Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview: Point Spread, Moneylines, Odds

The Denver Nuggets (30-13) are 8.5-point favorites as they look to extend a six-game win streak when they host the Portland Trail Blazers (21-22) on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Ball Arena. The contest airs at 9:00 PM ET on ALT and ROOT Sports NW+.

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Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Game Time and Odds

  • Game Day: Tuesday, January 17, 2023
  • Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ALT and ROOT Sports NW+
  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Arena: Ball Arena
  • Moneyline favorite: Nuggets (-380)
  • Spread: Nuggets (-8.5)

Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Betting Stats and Trends

  • The Nuggets have covered the spread 22 times in 43 games with a set spread.
  • In games this season when favored by 8.5 points or more, Denver is 5-5-1 against the spread.
  • Games involving the Nuggets have hit the over 21 times this season.
  • The Trail Blazers have put together a 22-20-1 record against the spread this year.
  • Portland has an ATS record of 3-1 when playing as at least 8.5-point underdogs.
  • Trail Blazers games have gone over the total 20 times this season.

Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Statistics and Rankings

Nuggets Rank Nuggets AVG Trail Blazers AVG Trail Blazers Rank
7th 117.0 Points Scored 113.3 17th
14th 113.1 Points Allowed 112.6 13th
15th 43.3 Rebounds 43.2 16th
15th 10.1 Off. Rebounds 10.6 13th
12th 12.3 3pt Made 12.6 10th
2nd 28.7 Assists 24.3 19th
19th 14.3 Turnovers 14.7 24th

Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Stats and Trends

  • The Nuggets have a 8-2 record straight-up in their last 10 contests, while covering the spread six times in those games.
  • The final score of the past 10 Denver games has exceeded the set total six times.
  • The Nuggets’ per-game scoring average over their last 10 games is 3.9 points higher than their season-long average.
  • The Trail Blazers have gone 4-6 in their last 10 games, with a 4-6 record against the spread in that span.
  • Portland has hit the over in four of its last 10 outings.
  • During their last 10 games, the Trail Blazers’ points per game average is 117.6, 4.3 points higher per game than their season-long scoring average.

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