The Portland Trail Blazers (3-0) welcome the Denver Nuggets (2-1) to Moda Center Monday. Tip-off is set for 10 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Trail Blazers enter Monday as just 1 of 4 undefeated teams in the NBA. They beat the Phoenix Suns 113-111 in overtime Friday in their lone home game.
Portland is led by G Damian Lillard who is averaging 34 points per game and shooting 47.1% from the field. G Anfernee Simons has taken on a larger role this season, averaging 16.7 points per game.
The Nuggets are led by 2-time MVP C Nikola Jokic. They are still working to incorporate G Jamal Murray back into the rotation. F Michael Porter Jr. is also a name to keep an eye on.