| MATCHUP | Portland Trailblazers | Denver Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 40-38 | 50-28 |
| Spread | +8.5 -115 | -8.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +270 | -340 |
| Total | Over 239.5 (-115) | Under 239.5 (-105) |
| Where | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | |
| When | Monday, April 6, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | KUNP 16 | |
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Pelicans and Clippers and play the Spurs next. The Trail Blazers have won 17 of their last 27 games.
The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 115.4 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 47 percent shooting. Deni Avdija is averaging 23.9 points and 7 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 4.5 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets beat the Jazz and Spurs and will play the Grizzlies next. The Nuggets have won 11 of their last 13 games.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 121.6 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 116.8 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 27.9 points and 12.9 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 25.5 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 39.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last 11 games against the Trail Blazers at Ball Arena.
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last 18 games as road underdogs against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as road underdogs against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against the Trail Blazers at Ball Arena following a win.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Nuggets have lost seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Trail Blazers have won five of their last six games.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last six Monday night games.
Total Points: Facts
- Eight of the Nuggets’ last nine games as favorites against the Trail Blazers have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Trail Blazers’ last four games has gone UNDER the total points line.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones are out for the Nuggets. Zeke Nnaji is questionable.
The Trail Blazers will be without Damian Lillard, Vit Krejci, Jerami Grant, and Shaedon Sharpe.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Nuggets are healthy and going on one of those runs that remind us they’re a title contender when right. At home they should be favorites. However, this is a lot of points for a Trail Blazers side that’s playing well in its own right and has improved to 42-36 ATS on the season. the Trail Blazers are fighting for seeding in the play-in tournament and have a chance to move into the eighth seed, which improves their playoff chances greatly. The underdog has covered 5 of the last 8 meetings between the Nuggets and Trail Blazers. Give me the points.