Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets 1/17/23 – This Tuesday, the Portland Trail Blazers will travel to Denver, CO to take on the Denver Nuggets. This will be the fourth and final time that these two teams match up this season, as the Nuggets won the last meeting. NBA betting odds will keep you informed about the match between these teams.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets
Date & Time: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 9:00 PM ET
Location: Ball Arena
Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets Betting Odds
Trail Blazers
Moneyline: +285
Spread: +8.5 (-119)
Total: 233.5 over (-110)
Nuggets
Moneyline: -455
Spread: -8.5 (-119)
Total: 233.5 under (-110)
Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets Analysis
After defeating the Dallas Mavericks, the Trail Blazers will be entering this one. The offensive end of the court was where they excelled, shooting 50.6% from the floor. If they are to compete on the road against the Nuggets, they will need to keep their feet on the ground in this one. They are currently ninth in the Western Conference standings and nine games behind the Nuggets. They are scoring 113.3 points per contest and shooting 47.9% from the floor. This team had the 10th highest average scoring percentage and 17th most points per game. The Blazers’ defense has struggled to keep the ball from their basket. Their opponents shoot 47.3% from their floor and they are currently allowing 112.6 points per game. This is the lowest allowed shooting percentage and the 13th most points they surrender per game.
After defeating the Orlando Magic, the Nuggets will be entering this game. Nikola Jokic scored a three-pointer from the back as time expired to win the game for the Nuggets. If Denver wants to be able to manage their business at home, they will need to perform well in this one. The Portland Trail Blazers currently sit in ninth place in Western Conference standings. They are nine games behind the Nuggets. They are scoring 113.3 points per contest and shooting 47.9% from the floor. This team had the 17th highest average scoring percentage and 17th most points per game. The Blazers’ defense has struggled to keep the ball from their basket. Their opponents shoot 47.3% from their floor and they are currently allowing 112.6 points per game. This is the lowest allowed shooting percentage and the 13th most points they surrender per game.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets Against the Spread
Portland are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games. The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Portland’s last 12 games. Portland are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games. Portland are 4-8 ATS in their last 12 games against Denver. Portland are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Denver. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Portland’s last 6 games on the road. Portland are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Denver.
Denver are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver’s last 6 games. Denver are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 11 of Denver’s last 14 games against Portland. Denver are 10-0 SU in their last 10 games at home. Denver are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Portland.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets Free Pick
NBA betting picks will ride with the Trail Blazers against the Nuggets. Although the Nuggets are most likely to win, betting trends don’t predict them being able cover this spread.
Free Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +8.5
