| MATCHUP | Portland Trailblazers | Denver Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 35-36 | 43-28 |
| Spread | +8.5 -110 | -8.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +295 | -375 |
| Total | Over 240.5 (-112) | Under 240.5 (-108) |
| Where | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | |
| When | Sunday, March 22, 2026 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | KUNP 16 | |
The Portland Trail Blazers pay a visit to the Denver Nuggets at the Ball Arena on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets Pick.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers have been in great form, as they’ve won six of their last nine games overall and they will be gunning for a fourth straight victory after outlasting the Timberwolves in a 108-104 road win on Friday. Jerami Grant led the team with 26 points and 10 of 16 shooting. Deni Avdija added 25 points with eight rebounds and five assists, while Donovan Clingan tallied 21 points with 12 rebounds and four assists.
As a team, the Trail Blazers shot 42 percent from the field and nine of 37 from the 3-point line as they got off to a flyer with 68 points in the first half to take an 18-point lead, but they allowed the Timberwolves all the way back into the contest and needed some heroics from Grant, who scored the final eight points to carry the Trail Blazers over the line.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets have been in pretty good shape, as they’ve won four of their last six games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after sneaking past the Raptors in a 121-115 home win on Friday. Jamal Murray led the way with 31 points and six assists on 10 of 18 shooting, and Tim Hardaway Jr. provided the spark off the bench with 23 points on eight of 16 shooting, while Nikola Jokic tallied 22 points with eight rebounds and nine assists.
As a team, the Nuggets shot 54 percent from the field and 14 of 30 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they leaked 41 points in the third quarter to fall behind by 11 points but they responded with a 9-0 run and did just enough in the fourth quarter to hold the lead to the very end.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last 10 games against the Trail Blazers at Ball Arena.
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last 13 games on the road as underdogs against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last six games at Ball Arena against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs against Northwest Division opponents.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Nuggets have lost six of their last seven games as favorites following a win.
- The Trail Blazers have won four of their last five road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight day games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five day games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Nuggets’ last nine home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Trail Blazers’ last seven games against Northwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Cameron Johnson ranks 9th amongst qualified players for 3P% (42.3%) this season.
- Aaron Gordon is one of only 10 players in the league to have made 10+ threes in a game this season.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Deni Avdija is one of only 10 qualified players in the league averaging at least 20.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists this season.
- Robert Williams III is one of only 14 players in the league to have recorded 4+ blocks in consecutive games this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.0).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.2%).
- The Trail Blazers have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q1 deficit this season—trailing by 20 points vs. the Thunder on November 5.
- The Trail Blazers rank 1st for second chance points (1308) this season.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Trail Blazers are still missing Shaedon Sharpe and Vit Krejci, with Jerami Grant listed as questionable, while the Nuggets are keeping an eye on Peyton Watson, who is questionable for this one. The last time these two teams met, it was the Nuggets who won by an incredible 157-103 back on Feb 20. The Trail Blazers will be out for revenge and they are entering this contest with plenty of momentum so while I expect the Nuggets to get the win at home, something tells me the Trail Blazers are going to be able to hang around and make things interesting at the end.