| MATCHUP | Denver Nuggets | Portland Trailblazers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-1 | 3-2 |
| Where | Moda Center, Portland, OR | |
| When | Friday, October 31, 2025 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | KUNP 16 | |
The Denver Nuggets pay a visit to the Moda Center to take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. 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 are starting to heat up now as they will be aiming for a fourth straight victory after blowing past the Pelicans in a 122-88 home win on Wednesday. Nikola Jokic led the team with a triple-double of 21 points with 12 rebounds and 10 assists, Jamal Murray and Christian Braun each scored 17 points while Tim Hardaway Jr chipped in with 11 points.
As a team, the Nuggets shot 53 percent from the field and 14 of 42 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 34 points in the first quarter to take the early lead. Before they took over in the third quarter where they outscored the Pelicans by an incredible 39-11 to lead by as many as 41 points.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers will be aiming for a third straight win after outlasting the young Jazz in a 136-134 road win on Wednesday. Jrue Holiday led the team with 27 points and eight assists on 10 of 16 shooting, Deni Avdija added 19 points with nine rebounds and five assists, Shaedon Sharpe scored 18 points while Tounami Camara chipped inw with 17 points.
As a team, the Trail Blazers shot 47 percent from the field and 21 of 55 from the 3-point line as they caught fire with 46 points in the second quarter to build an early 22-point lead. They survived a late rally from the Jazz who cut the lead to just one point with 9.3 seconds remaining.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Trail Blazers have won 14 of their last 15 home games against the Nuggets following a road win.
- The Nuggets have lost four of their last five road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games at Moda Center.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last six night games against the Trail Blazers following a home win.
- The Trail Blazers have lost nine of their last 11 night games against Nuggets teams that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last four games as favorites.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Trail Blazers’ last seven night games against the Nuggets following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Nuggets’ last six games as favorites against the Trail Blazers have gone OVER the total points line.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Donovan Clingan ranks T6th in the league for second chance points (22) this season.
- Jerami Grant ranks 15th amongst qualified players for points per 36 minutes (28.3) this season.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Christian Braun ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Jamal Murray is one of only nine qualified players in the league shooting at least 50% from the field, 40% from three and 90% from the free-throw line this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Trail Blazers have recorded the equal-largest comeback win from a Q1 deficit this season – trailed by 10 points vs Jazz on October 29.
- The Trail Blazers rank 1st in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (100.0%).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for field goal percentage this season (52.7%).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for free throw percentage this season (89.5%).
Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
The Nuggets could be slightly shorthanded as they are keeping an eye on Jamal Murray, who is questionable with left calf tightness. The Trail Blazers have ruled out Kris Murray, and they have Robert Williams III listed as questionable for this one. The Nuggets have been one of the form teams in the league so far.
They are coming off a massive win, and I think we are getting a short line against a Trail Blazers team somewhat lucky to get past the Jazz in their last outing. The Nuggets could be missing Murray, but they still have more than enough firepower to get the job done on the road in this one.