Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trail Blazers ATS Prediction 05/03/19

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The Denver Nuggets (1-1), 4.5-point underdogs, will travel to Moda Center at the Rose Quarter to meet the Portland Trail Blazers (1-1) in game three of the Western Conference Semifinals. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 215.5 points and it can be seen on ESPN at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, May 3, 2019.

Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers ATS Odds

In game two, McCollum led the Trail Blazers to a 97-90 victory. He scored a game-high 20 points. Portland covered as a 4-point underdog and the two teams combined to score 187 points, which was well under the projected point total of 219.5. Portland had a better effective field goal percentage (0.476 vs. 0.378). Denver, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.5 vs. 16.7).

Of the Nuggets’ 91 games, 51 have finished under the total. Denver holds records of 59-32 straight up (SU) and 46-45 against the spread (ATS).

In opposition of Denver, a little over half of Trail Blazers games have finished over the total. Additionally, Portland owns records of 58-31 SU and 49-40 ATS.

Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers Odds Pick

NBA Prediction: SU Winner – Trail Blazers, ATS Winner – Nuggets, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Denver ranks second in assists per game (27.1) while Portland ranks 25th (22.6).
  • The Nuggets rank fourth in points in the paint per game (51.9) while the Trail Blazers rank 15th (49.1).
  • Portland ranks third in three pointers allowed per game (29.9) while Denver ranks 10th (30.9).
  • Portland ranks fourth in rebounds per game (47.7) while Denver ranks 10th (46.2).
  • The Nuggets average 15.5 second chance points per game, which ranks first in the league. The Trail Blazers rank 21st in second chance points allowed per game (13.8).
  • The Nuggets rank second in points off turnovers allowed per game (14.3) while the Trail Blazers rank ninth (15.2).
  • Denver ranks fifth in fast break points allowed per game (11.9) while Portland ranks 17th (14.0).
  • Denver is 27-3 when they allow under 100 points, while Portland is 18-2.
  • The Trail Blazers are 55-25 when they score over 100 points, while the Nuggets are 54-22.
  • Denver is 18-26 ATS on the road, while Portland is 26-18 ATS at home.
  • In 44 road games, the Nuggets have 25 unders and 19 overs.
  • Of the Trail Blazers’ 44 home games, they have 25 overs and 19 unders.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Denver and Portland are both 2-3 ATS.
  • The Nuggets have 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games, while the Trail Blazers have 3 overs and 2 unders
  • During their last five games, the Nuggets have scored an average of 102.4 points per game (7.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 101.2 points per game (5.2 below their season average).
  • The Trail Blazers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 4.2 for the season.