Despite sitting atop the Western Conference (with the Grizzlies), the Nuggets have averaged just 110.7 points in their last three games and are also yielding that same low number to opposing teams over the last three games. I don’t usually love unders, but for this contest it makes sense. Nuggets Game Total Under 232.5 (-110 DraftKings) (Playable to -120)ĭownload the Betsperts App to get even more expert NBA picks, track your bets, and the latest game stats & information on each matchup. Risk: 1.1 units on DraftKings to win 1 unit. Portland has struggled on defense in recent contests and Nikola Jokić, along with the Nuggets’ second-highest effective field goal percentage in the association (57.1%) will exploit them on the way to a convincing win. The Nuggets have won ATS in five of their last eight home games and are outscoring the Blazers in average points per game on the season as well as over their last three-game stretches. These teams are comparable to each other on both sides of the court, but the advantage goes to the home team here, particularly at Ball Arena. Nuggets Best Bets Nuggets -4.5 (-110 DraftKings)

*Lines accurate at time of publication Blazers vs. It should be a fun one, so let’s get to my best bets for this Western Conference showdown. This will be their third meeting this season, with each franchise coming out with a win in their prior matchups in 2022. Tip-off is set for 9:10 PM ET between these two Northwest Division rivals. The Denver Nuggets (19-11) will host the Portland Trailblazers (17-15) at Ball Arena on Friday, December 23, 2022.

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