The Denver Nuggets earned a 120-115 victory in Game 3. Now that they have swung homecourt advantage, will they be able to further the gap and go up 3-1? This NBA betting preview for the Nuggets vs Trail Blazers NBA Playoffs matchup will provide game info, betting trends, odds and a prediction for Game 4 of this series.
Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview and Prediction | NBA Playoffs
NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals NBA Playoffs Game 3 (DEN leads 2-1)
Denver Nuggets (48-26, 22-14 Away) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (43-31, 20-16 Home)
Date: Saturday, May 29th, 2021
Time: 4 pm EST
Venue: Moda Center — Portland, OR
Coverage: TNT
This is a playoff series that many believe could go all the way to Game 7. Despite Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum combining for almost 60 points, the Trail Blazers were unable to make up much ground in the second half, as they tied the Nuggets in both third and fourth quarter point totals.
In the NBA Playoffs, teams often need to rely on unexpected role players to step up to win games. Austin Rivers provided 21 points on five three-point shots for the Nuggets. Rivers’ contribution in Game 3 is not something the Nuggets can expect consistently, but sometimes the “surprise” performances from role players can shift and entire series.
NBA Betting Odds
Moneyline: DEN: (+162) | POR: (-194)
Spread: DEN: +4.5 (-112) | POR: -4.5 (-108)
Total: 227.5 – Over: (-110) I Under: (-110)
Nuggets vs Trail Blazers Betting Trends
- Denver is 4-2 against the spread (ATS) in its last six games.
- The total has gone OVER in four of Denver’s last five games.
- Denver is 5-2 straight up (SU) in its last seven games.
- Portland is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games.
- The total has gone OVER in four of Portland’s last five games.
- Portland is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games.
Nuggets vs Trail Blazers Prediction
This NBA prediction uses NumberFire’s probability model. They give Denver a 50.3% chance to win Game 4 of this NBA Playoffs matchup. This game is truly a toss-up.
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