Nuggets Trail Blazers NBA Betting Preview February 4

The Denver Nuggets are favored by 13.5 points over the Portland Trail Blazers with an over/under of 221 points.

In an anticipated match, the Denver Nuggets (34-16) are set to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers (15-34) after securing six consecutive home game victories. The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:30 PM ET on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

The Nuggets are entering the match as heavy favorites, with a 13.5-point spread in their favor. The over/under for the game is set at 221 points.

In their previous encounter on Friday, the Nuggets emerged victorious with a 120-108 win over the Trail Blazers. Nikola Jokic led the charge for the Nuggets with 27 points, while Scoot Henderson was the top performer for the Trail Blazers with 30 points. The Trail Blazers managed to cover the spread, and the game exceeded the projected over/under total.

The betting odds for the Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers matchup are as follows:

Favorite: Nuggets
Spread: -13.5
Over/Under: 221

The Nuggets have recorded a 21-27-2 against the spread record this season. They have covered the spread twice when favored by 13.5 points or more in three opportunities. The Nuggets have surpassed the over/under in 38.8% of their games this year, achieving this feat 19 times in 49 games with a set point total. On average, the Nuggets score 114.8 points per game, which is only 1.9 points fewer than the Trail Blazers' average of 116.7 points surrendered. When scoring more than 116.7 points, the Nuggets have a 14-9-1 against the spread record and a 19-5 overall record.

The Trail Blazers have played 49 games this season and have secured 24 wins against the spread. As underdogs of 13.5 points or more, they have a 4-2 against-the-spread record in six games. The Trail Blazers have exceeded the total in 22 of 49 games this year, accounting for 44.9% of their matchups. On average, the Trail Blazers score 108.5 points per game, just 2.2 points fewer than the Nuggets' average of 110.7 points surrendered. When scoring more than 110.7 points, the Trail Blazers have a 14-6 ATS record and a 10-10 overall record.

Over the last 10 games, the Nuggets have secured a 3-6-1 against the spread record and a 7-3 overall record. They have gone over the total twice in their last 10 games, averaging 10.2 points more than the 221 over/under set for this matchup. The Trail Blazers have a 7-3 against-the-spread record and a 5-5 overall record in their last 10 games. They have exceeded the total four times in their last 10 games, averaging a total of 227.4 combined points, 6.4 points greater than the 221 over/under for this matchup.

A total of 28 Nuggets games this season have gone over the 221-point total, while 30 Trail Blazers games have ended with a combined score over 221 points. The combined points per game averages for the Nuggets (114.8) and the Trail Blazers (108.5) amount to 223.3 points, which is 2.3 points more than the over/under for this matchup. The average over/under for Nuggets games this season is 225.6 points, 4.6 points higher than the over/under in this matchup. Trail Blazers games have an average total points bet of 225.2 points, 4.2 points more than the over/under for this contest.

Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets with an average of 26.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 9.1 assists per game, along with a 58.7% field goal percentage and a 36.2% three-point shooting percentage. Michael Porter Jr. follows with 15.8 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, shooting 47.2% from the field and 39.4% from beyond the arc. Jamal Murray contributes 21.0 points and 6.5 assists per game, with a 47.0% field goal percentage and a 39.9% three-point shooting percentage. Aaron Gordon rounds out the team leaders for the Nuggets with 13.7 points, a 54.3% field goal percentage, and a 30.9% three-point shooting percentage.

For the Trail Blazers, Jerami Grant leads the team with an average of 21.3 points, a 46.1% field goal percentage, and a 40.3% three-point shooting percentage. Malcolm Brogdon contributes 15.7 points and 5.5 assists per game, shooting 44.0% from the field and 41.2% from beyond the arc. Deandre Ayton adds 13.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, with a 55.0% field goal percentage. Anfernee Simons rounds out the team leaders for the Trail Blazers with an average of 23.1 points, 5.1 assists per game, a 44.0% field goal percentage, and a 38.7% three-point shooting percentage.

In conclusion, the upcoming matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers promises to be an exciting and high-scoring game, with both teams showcasing their offensive prowess and competitive spirit. Fans and bettors alike can expect a thrilling showdown between these two talented teams as they battle it out on the court.