The Nuggets lead the series 2-1 and are 7-3 against the spread in the last 10 games in Portland.
The Denver Nuggets have used physicality and clutch scoring from unlikely sources to take a series lead against the Portland Trail Blazers – and they’ll almost certainly need more of both if they hope to return to Colorado with a chance to advance to Round 2. The Nuggets are slight underdogs for Saturday afternoon’s Game 4 encounter with a Portland Trail Blazers team that has struggled mightily on defence to see an early series lead fade away.
Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers NBA Playoff Odds
The Trail Blazers come in as four-point favourites – the largest spread for either team so far in the series. Portland is an impressive 10-5 ATS in its previous 15 games, and has the backing of 56 percent of Sports Interaction customers. But the Nuggets are surging, having covered four of their past six games while going 7-3 SU in their last 10 visits to Portland. The Blazers are 39-36 ATS on the season, while the Nuggets are the reverse of that at 36-39 ATS.
The total is set at 227.5, and that’s too low for the majority of Sports Interaction bettors, with 90 percent siding with the Over at -110. The Nuggets have converted the Over in four straight games (including all three in this first-round series) and seven of their previous nine overall, moving to 42-32-1 O/U for the season. The teams have also seen the Over cash in seven of their last nine encounters at Moda Center.
Denver Nuggets
With Nikola Jokic only capable of doing so much and Jamal Murray out for the season with an Achilles injury, the Nuggets need their role players to step up if they have designs on a first NBA title. And in Game 3, it was Austin Rivers’ turn to own the spotlight. The reserve guard knocked down five 3-pointers en route to a 21-point performance, critically complimenting Jokic’s 36-point eruption and helping the Nuggets to reclaim home-court advantage.
Portland Trail Blazers
The Blazers might not be confused for the 1990s Detroit Pistons, but it wouldn’t hurt for them to play a little defence. They were completely overwhelmed from beyond the arc in Game 3, allowing the Nuggets to connect on 20 of their 38 attempts from 3-point territory. Portland has permitted Denver to shoot 42.2 percent from long range through the first three games, the second-highest success rate of any team in the postseason.
NBA Playoff Prediction: Who Will Win Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers?
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NUGGETS
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TRAIL BLAZERS
121
Score
Prediction
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 28 May 1:48pm | DEN | -3.5 -110 | O +228.5 -110 |
| Closing 29 May 3:41pm | DEN | -5 -110 | O +227.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nuggets Team Leaders
| Points |
26.36 |
| Assists |
8.32 |
| Rebounds |
10.83 |
| FG% |
56.6 |
| Steals |
1.33 |
| Blocks |
1.08 |
| Points |
28.75 |
| Assists |
7.54 |
| Rebounds |
11.04 |
| FG% |
60.4 |
| Steals |
1.44 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
| Points |
29.8 |
| Assists |
5.5 |
| Rebounds |
11.6 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.4 |
| Blocks |
1.25 |
| Points |
34.33 |
| Assists |
10.17 |
| Rebounds |
10.33 |
| FG% |
80 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.17 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Trail Blazers Team Leaders
| Points |
26.36 |
| Assists |
8.32 |
| Rebounds |
10.83 |
| FG% |
56.6 |
| Steals |
1.33 |
| Blocks |
1.08 |
| Points |
28.75 |
| Assists |
7.54 |
| Rebounds |
11.04 |
| FG% |
60.4 |
| Steals |
1.44 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
| Points |
29.8 |
| Assists |
5.5 |
| Rebounds |
11.6 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.4 |
| Blocks |
1.25 |
| Points |
34.33 |
| Assists |
10.17 |
| Rebounds |
10.33 |
| FG% |
80 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.17 |
Injuries
Michael Porter Jr. (PF)
Austin Rivers (PG)
Paul Millsap (PF)
Facundo Campazzo (PG)
Aaron Gordon (PF)
Monte Morris (PG)
Michael Porter Jr. (PF)
Aaron Gordon (PF)
PJ Dozier (SG)
Zeke Nnaji (PF)
Jusuf Nurkic (C)
Nassir Little (SF)
Carmelo Anthony (SF)
Norman Powell (SG)
Norman Powell (SG)
Derrick Jones Jr. (SF)
Jusuf Nurkic (C)
Jusuf Nurkic (C)
Norman Powell (SG)
Jusuf Nurkic (C)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Michael Porter Jr. (PF) | Prob Wed | Back - 09 / 06 / 21 | 0-3 | 1-2 | + - |
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Porter Jr. is expected to take on the Suns in Game 2 of the Western Conference second round despite a back injury. |
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| Austin Rivers (PG) | Prob Sat | Illness - 21 / 05 / 21 | 4-6 | 7-3 | + - |
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Rivers is ailing from an illness, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Paul Millsap (PF) | Out Fri | Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 | 6-6 | 7-5 | + - |
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Millsap will not take the court versus the Pistons on Friday as he will be handed a day of rest. |
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| Facundo Campazzo (PG) | Out Fri | Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 | 6-6 | 7-5 | + - |
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Campazzo will be held out of the lineup against the Pistons on Friday as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Aaron Gordon (PF) | Out Fri | Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 | 6-6 | 7-5 | + - |
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Gordon will not be available for Friday's matchup with the Pistons as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Monte Morris (PG) | Out Thurs | Rest - 13 / 05 / 21 | 6-7 | 8-5 | + - |
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Morris will not be available for Thursday's contest versus the Timberwolves as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Michael Porter Jr. (PF) | Out Thurs | Rest - 13 / 05 / 21 | 6-7 | 8-5 | + - |
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Porter Jr. will not take the court against the Timberwolves on Thursday as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Aaron Gordon (PF) | Prob Tues | Calf - 09 / 05 / 21 | 6-9 | 10-5 | + - |
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Gordon is dealing with right calf tightness, but he is likely to suit up for Tuesday's battle against the Hornets. |
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| PJ Dozier (SG) | Late June | Groin - 04 / 05 / 21 | 8-10 | 10-8 | + - |
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Dozier is sidelined with a right adductor strain, and he is not expected to be available until the later part of June. |
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| Zeke Nnaji (PF) | Ques Sat | Ankle - 30 / 04 / 21 | 9-11 | 11-9 | + - |
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Nnaji has sat out the previous four games due to a sprained left ankle, and it is up in the air if he will take the court versus the Nets on Saturday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Jusuf Nurkic (C) | Prob Tues | Thumb - 31 / 05 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Nurkic has a left thumb contusion, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Nassir Little (SF) | Ques Sun | Back - 11 / 05 / 21 | 6-4 | 6-4 | + - |
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Little has missed the previous two games with back spasms, and it is undetermined if he will take the court versus the Nuggets on Sunday. |
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| Carmelo Anthony (SF) | Ques Wed | Ankle - 08 / 05 / 21 | 7-5 | 7-5 | + - |
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Anthony has sat out the last two games with a sprained right ankle, and it is unknown if he will suit up for Wednesday's tilt against the Jazz. |
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| Norman Powell (SG) | Prob Fri | Knee - 04 / 05 / 21 | 7-6 | 8-5 | + - |
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Powell missed the last game with a knee injury, but it is anticipated that he will face the Lakers on Friday. |
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| Norman Powell (SG) | Ques Mon | Knee - 03 / 05 / 21 | 8-6 | 9-5 | + - |
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Powell is tending to right knee patellar tendinopathy, and it is unknown if he will be available to face the Trail Blazers on Monday. |
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| Derrick Jones Jr. (SF) | Ques Fri | Hip - 21 / 04 / 21 | 13-9 | 13-9 | + - |
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Jones Jr. missed the last game due to a right hip contusion, and it is uncertain if he will suit up for Friday's clash with the Grizzlies. |
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| Jusuf Nurkic (C) | Out Tues | Rest - 19 / 04 / 21 | 13-9 | 13-9 | + - |
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Nurkic will not be available for Tuesday's showdown with the Clippers as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Jusuf Nurkic (C) | Out Sat | Rest - 10 / 04 / 21 | 15-12 | 14-13 | + - |
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Nurkic will not be available for Saturday's clash with the Pistons as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Norman Powell (SG) | Prob Thurs | Toe - 07 / 04 / 21 | 16-13 | 15-14 | + - |
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Powell is bothered by left big toe inflammation, but he is likely to be active Thursday versus the Jazz. |
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| Jusuf Nurkic (C) | Prob Thurs | Knee - 05 / 04 / 21 | 16-13 | 15-14 | + - |
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Nurkic was held out of the last game due to right knee inflammation, but it is projected that he will suit up Thursday against the Jazz. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 28 May 1:48pm DEN -3.5 -110 O +228.5 -110 Closing 29 May 3:41pm DEN -5 -110 O +227.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nuggets Team Leaders
Points 26.36
Assists 8.32
Rebounds 10.83
FG% 56.6
Steals 1.33
Blocks 1.08
Points 28.75
Assists 7.54
Rebounds 11.04
FG% 60.4
Steals 1.44
Blocks 1.2
Points 29.8
Assists 5.5
Rebounds 11.6
FG% 100
Steals 1.4
Blocks 1.25
Points 34.33
Assists 10.17
Rebounds 10.33
FG% 80
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.17
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Trail Blazers Team Leaders
Points 26.36
Assists 8.32
Rebounds 10.83
FG% 56.6
Steals 1.33
Blocks 1.08
Points 28.75
Assists 7.54
Rebounds 11.04
FG% 60.4
Steals 1.44
Blocks 1.2
Points 29.8
Assists 5.5
Rebounds 11.6
FG% 100
Steals 1.4
Blocks 1.25
Points 34.33
Assists 10.17
Rebounds 10.33
FG% 80
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.17
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Injuries
Michael Porter Jr. (PF)
Prob Wed Back - 09 / 06 / 21Austin Rivers (PG)
Prob Sat Illness - 21 / 05 / 21Paul Millsap (PF)
Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21Facundo Campazzo (PG)
Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21Aaron Gordon (PF)
Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21Monte Morris (PG)
Out Thurs Rest - 13 / 05 / 21Michael Porter Jr. (PF)
Out Thurs Rest - 13 / 05 / 21Aaron Gordon (PF)
Prob Tues Calf - 09 / 05 / 21PJ Dozier (SG)
Late June Groin - 04 / 05 / 21Zeke Nnaji (PF)
Ques Sat Ankle - 30 / 04 / 21Jusuf Nurkic (C)
Prob Tues Thumb - 31 / 05 / 21Nassir Little (SF)
Ques Sun Back - 11 / 05 / 21Carmelo Anthony (SF)
Ques Wed Ankle - 08 / 05 / 21Norman Powell (SG)
Prob Fri Knee - 04 / 05 / 21Norman Powell (SG)
Ques Mon Knee - 03 / 05 / 21Derrick Jones Jr. (SF)
Ques Fri Hip - 21 / 04 / 21Jusuf Nurkic (C)
Out Tues Rest - 19 / 04 / 21Jusuf Nurkic (C)
Out Sat Rest - 10 / 04 / 21Norman Powell (SG)
Prob Thurs Toe - 07 / 04 / 21Jusuf Nurkic (C)
Prob Thurs Knee - 05 / 04 / 21Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Michael Porter Jr. (PF) Prob Wed Back - 09 / 06 / 21 0-3 1-2 + - Porter Jr. is expected to take on the Suns in Game 2 of the Western Conference second round despite a back injury.
Austin Rivers (PG) Prob Sat Illness - 21 / 05 / 21 4-6 7-3 + - Rivers is ailing from an illness, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Paul Millsap (PF) Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 6-6 7-5 + - Millsap will not take the court versus the Pistons on Friday as he will be handed a day of rest.
Facundo Campazzo (PG) Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 6-6 7-5 + - Campazzo will be held out of the lineup against the Pistons on Friday as he will receive a day of rest.
Aaron Gordon (PF) Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 6-6 7-5 + - Gordon will not be available for Friday's matchup with the Pistons as he will be given a day of rest.
Monte Morris (PG) Out Thurs Rest - 13 / 05 / 21 6-7 8-5 + - Morris will not be available for Thursday's contest versus the Timberwolves as he will be given a day of rest.
Michael Porter Jr. (PF) Out Thurs Rest - 13 / 05 / 21 6-7 8-5 + - Porter Jr. will not take the court against the Timberwolves on Thursday as he will receive a day of rest.
Aaron Gordon (PF) Prob Tues Calf - 09 / 05 / 21 6-9 10-5 + - Gordon is dealing with right calf tightness, but he is likely to suit up for Tuesday's battle against the Hornets.
PJ Dozier (SG) Late June Groin - 04 / 05 / 21 8-10 10-8 + - Dozier is sidelined with a right adductor strain, and he is not expected to be available until the later part of June.
Zeke Nnaji (PF) Ques Sat Ankle - 30 / 04 / 21 9-11 11-9 + - Nnaji has sat out the previous four games due to a sprained left ankle, and it is up in the air if he will take the court versus the Nets on Saturday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jusuf Nurkic (C) Prob Tues Thumb - 31 / 05 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Nurkic has a left thumb contusion, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round.
Nassir Little (SF) Ques Sun Back - 11 / 05 / 21 6-4 6-4 + - Little has missed the previous two games with back spasms, and it is undetermined if he will take the court versus the Nuggets on Sunday.
Carmelo Anthony (SF) Ques Wed Ankle - 08 / 05 / 21 7-5 7-5 + - Anthony has sat out the last two games with a sprained right ankle, and it is unknown if he will suit up for Wednesday's tilt against the Jazz.
Norman Powell (SG) Prob Fri Knee - 04 / 05 / 21 7-6 8-5 + - Powell missed the last game with a knee injury, but it is anticipated that he will face the Lakers on Friday.
Norman Powell (SG) Ques Mon Knee - 03 / 05 / 21 8-6 9-5 + - Powell is tending to right knee patellar tendinopathy, and it is unknown if he will be available to face the Trail Blazers on Monday.
Derrick Jones Jr. (SF) Ques Fri Hip - 21 / 04 / 21 13-9 13-9 + - Jones Jr. missed the last game due to a right hip contusion, and it is uncertain if he will suit up for Friday's clash with the Grizzlies.
Jusuf Nurkic (C) Out Tues Rest - 19 / 04 / 21 13-9 13-9 + - Nurkic will not be available for Tuesday's showdown with the Clippers as he will receive a day of rest.
Jusuf Nurkic (C) Out Sat Rest - 10 / 04 / 21 15-12 14-13 + - Nurkic will not be available for Saturday's clash with the Pistons as he will receive a day of rest.
Norman Powell (SG) Prob Thurs Toe - 07 / 04 / 21 16-13 15-14 + - Powell is bothered by left big toe inflammation, but he is likely to be active Thursday versus the Jazz.
Jusuf Nurkic (C) Prob Thurs Knee - 05 / 04 / 21 16-13 15-14 + - Nurkic was held out of the last game due to right knee inflammation, but it is projected that he will suit up Thursday against the Jazz.