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2019 NBA Handicapping
Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trail Blazers
Date: Wednesday October 23
Time: 10:00PM EST
Venue: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
NBA Moneyline Odds: OFF
NBA Betting Odds: Blazers -1.5
NBA Betting Total: 219
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This is game one for teams that are considered second-tier contenders in the Western Conference. Don’t that let you miss it though, it should be a great game.
In Portland, the age-old question is whether they have provided enough support for their superlative backcourt. Some of the faces have changed so we will have to see.
For Denver, they busted out last year so the question is more about whether they can sustain that success featuring some exciting talent.
Denver Nuggets
It is hard not to like this Denver team. Not only are they coming off a season where they had a lot of success but they are doing it a little differently than most other teams.
The reason for that is Nikola Jokic. There are very few players who can stuff a stat sheet the way he can and pretty much nobody who can do it at his size and from his position.
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Jokic allows the perimeter players for Denver to be more focused on scoring than playmaking and that has really unlocked Jamal Murray, one of the best young guards in the league. He is kind of like Damian Lillard of the Blazers I think and that is a big compliment.
Denver is pretty much running back the same unit they had last season so there is no reason to think they can’t get off to a strong start to the season.
They are hoping for some better health this season and right now there are no contributors on the shelf. Last year that was not the case.
A wild card could be Michael Porter Jr. He was drafted last year but did not play due to injury. If he is healthy and actually good Denver will be even better.
Denver is one of my play on teams but a lot of that is at home. Still, they have great depth to get after anyone on the road too.
Portland Trail Blazers
The backcourt of Lillard and CJ McCollum is showing no signs of falling off and are a great base for any team. Pencil them in for a combined 50 points most nights.
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Jusuf Nurkic, formerly of the Nuggets is a very productive center but he is still suffering from an injury sustained last season. He was a great third option.
Hassan Whiteside was brought in to bridge some of that gap but he has floundered ever since getting big money. He is still a strong rebounder but not much else these days. The guy they really hope steps forward is Zach Collins. He has a nice versatile game.
Portland can draw some confidence from the fact that they eliminated the Nuggets from the playoffs last season. That will only take you so far though. They are generally strong at home.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Over is 8-0 in DEN last 8 road games.
- Over is 8-0 in DEN last 8 games as a road underdog.
- Over is 8-0 in DEN last 8 games as an underdog.
- POR are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 Wed. games.
- Over is 20-5-1 in POR last 26 home games.
- Over is 14-6-1 in POR last 21 Wed. games.
Free Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA Prediction:
It is game one and these teams met in the playoffs so the question is what has changed? Not much really. This line is really small so you have to go with the team you think will win outright.
It is not a genius handicap but I recommend going with the home team. It is just easier to feel better to start the season at home and their key players are comfortable. It should be a great game.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: Portland -1.5
I kind of wish I could take both teams here. Don’t forget about Denver if they are 0-1. They are still one of the better teams in the league. Starting on the road is tough.
NBA Free Prediction: Portland 114 – Denver 107
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