| MATCHUP | Denver Nuggets | Portland Trailblazers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 35-21 | 27-29 |
| Spread | +1.5 -120 | -1.5 100 |
| Moneyline | -110 | -110 |
| Total | Over 239.5 (-108) | Under 239.5 (-112) |
| Where | Moda Center, Portland, OR | |
| When | Friday, February 20, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | KUNP 16 | |
The Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers meet Friday in NBA action at the Moda Center. Here’s a Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction. This article will include a Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets lost to the Clippers, beat the Grizzlies, and they play the Warriors next. The Nuggets have won 12 of their last 21 games.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 120.4 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 116.4 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 28.7 points and 12.3 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 25.7 points and 4.4 rebounds. Aaron Gordon is the third double-digit scorer, and Peyton Watson is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Timberwolves, beat the Jazz, and they play the Suns next. The Trail Blazers have won 4 of their last 5 games.
The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 116.3 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 118.3 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Deni Avdija is averaging 25.2 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 21.4 points and 4.4 rebounds. Jerami Grant is the third double-digit scorer, and Jrue Holiday is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Trail Blazers have won eight of their last nine games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Nuggets have lost five of their last nine games as favorites against Northwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last nine games as home underdogs against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Moda Center.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last seven road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last six road games on the second leg of a back-to-back after losing as favorites.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nuggets’ last seven road games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Trail Blazers’ last eight home games have gone OVER the total points line.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Scoot Henderson leads all Trail Blazers players for assists per 36 minutes (9.9) this season.
- Toumani Camara ranks 33rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (2.6) this season.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Cameron Johnson ranks 12th amongst qualified players for 3P% (43.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (17.3).
- The Trail Blazers have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q1 deficit this season – trailed by 20 points vs Thunder on November 5.
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.4%).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for true shooting percentage this season (61.4%).
Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
The Trail Blazers will be without Damian Lillard and Shaedon Sharpe. Kris Murray and Matisse Thybulle are questionable.
Tamar Bates, Aaron Gordon, and Peyton Watson are out for the Nuggets.
Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
The Nuggets are getting the nod because they’re the better team on paper, but they’re also a veteran team on the end of a back-to-back with a tough loss. The Trail Blazers are young with fresh legs, and this could be the healthiest we’ve seen them in a while. There’s a chance the Trail Blazers could only be without Lillard and Sharpe, which would make them damn near whole for the first time possibly all year. The Trail Blazers entered the break on a nice little stretch, and they’re in the thick of the play-in standings. Portland has meaningful basketball entering March. Give me the bucket with the Trail Blazers.