The NBA game between the Portland Trail Blazers and Denver Nuggets will be on Friday (13/12/2019) at 2:40PM AEDT and we take a look at the odds for both teams. The Nuggets go into the game as favourites.
When: Friday, December 13th at 2:40PM AEDT
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Preview:
The Nuggets have been solid but unspectacular so far, sitting 5th in the West at 14-8. Portland have been a major disappointment, improving slightly to 11th place at 10-15. Denver open as 6-point home favourites here and I’m inclined to back them.
I especially like the revenge angle here, given what happened in the playoffs. Denver is a very tough place to play and they’re a solid 8-3 at home thus far.
While it isn’t an ideal travel spot, they should be motivated to return to form after 3 straight defeats. They match up very well with this Portland side, specifically on the interior.
I love their matchup in the frontcourt, with Jokic and Millsap likely to bully the duo of Carmelo and Whiteside. Portland are also incredibly weak on the wing, which negates what is typically one of Denver’s biggest weaknesses.
They enter this one relatively healthy, especially as Jamal Murray looks very likely to play. Portland have definitely gone through the ringer from a health standpoint, with starters in Collins and Hood both out indefinitely.
Overall, this is a high-profile spot where Denver can right the wrong from game 7 in the Conference Semis. I like the edge their frontcourt has here and I expect it to propel them to a win and cover.
Odds:
Tip: Denver Nuggets at $1.32
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
