The Denver Nuggets (49-21) are on the road Saturday, facing the Portland Trail Blazers (19-51). Tip-off is at 10 p.m. ET at Moda Center (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Nuggets lead 3-0.
The Nuggets, 2nd in the Western Conference by half a game behind Oklahoma City, have won 2 games in a row and are 13-2 in their last 15 games. They are coming off a 113-100 win, covering the 8.5-point spread over the New York Knicks.
The Blazers have been eliminated from postseason contention and have lost 5 games in a row. They played Friday night, covering the 14.5-point spread in a 125-117 loss to the Clippers.