Trail Blazers vs Nuggets Prediction 11/2/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

Trail Blazers vs Nuggets Prediction

I was high on the Trail Blazers before the season started, and we’ve made money on them. As I’ve said before, I’ll back the Trail Blazers a lot this season, especially as an underdog. However, the Trail Blazers are still without Morant, and they’re playing the Nuggets on the road, who are at full strength for the first time this season. I’d need more points to consider the Blazers in this spot.

The Nuggets have a long history of beating teams into the ground at home, and if an opponent doesn’t have all of its pieces in place, it can get dark. The line is reasonable. Give me the Nuggets on Monday night.

Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Jazz, lost to the Grizzlies, and they play the Suns next. The Trail Blazers have won 14 of their last 19 games.

The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 122.8 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Deni Avdija is averaging 22.8 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 18.5 points and 3.8 rebounds. Ja Morant is the third double-digit scorer, and Toumani Camara is grabbing 1.8 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.

Denver Nuggets Betting Preview

The Denver Nuggets beat the Pelicans and Suns, and they play the Raptors next. The Nuggets have won 16 of their last 18 regular season games.

The Denver Nuggets are averaging 110.8 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 46 percent shooting. Jamal Murray is averaging 22.5 points and 5 rebounds, while Nikola Jokic is averaging 22 points and 10.5 rebounds. DeMar DeRozan is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaron Gordon is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Denver Nuggets will win

• The Nuggets have won each of their last 12 games against the Trail Blazers at Ball Arena.
• The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last eight games at Ball Arena following a win.
• The Nuggets have covered the spread in six of their last seven games at Ball Arena when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as road underdogs against Northwest Division opponents following a win.

Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win

• The Nuggets have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a win.
• The Trail Blazers have won four of their last five games.
• The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last six Monday games.
• The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last 10 night games against Northwest Division opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Nine of the last 10 games between the Trail Blazers and Nuggets have gone OVER the total points line.
• Eight of the Trail Blazers’ last nine night games against the Nuggets following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.

Denver Nuggets Player Facts

• Jamal Murray ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (4.6) this season.
• Trevon Brazile ranks 4th amongst qualified rookies for rebounds per game (6.6) this season.

Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts

• Robert Williams III ranks 7th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (15.3) this season.
• Deni Avdija is one of only 11 qualified players in the league averaging at least 20.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Nuggets rank 29th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (84.7%).
• The Nuggets rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (19.6).
• The Trail Blazers rank 2nd in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (40.6).
• The Trail Blazers rank 2nd in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (31.2).

Randy Chambers's Pick: Denver -4.5