Trail Blazers vs Nuggets Game 6 Prediction: NBA Playoff Picks

The Portland Trail Blazers and Denver Nuggets will face off in a Western Conference first round battle that is guaranteed to bring the fireworks. These are two of the better teams in the West and this is a massive game for both teams. 

We have two of the best players in the entire league on the floor here in Damian Lillard and Nikola Jokic. Both are MVP candidates and nobody should be shocked to see a bit of a duel here in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

Make sure to check out the Nuggets vs Trail Blazers predictions and NBA picks below. We are here to highlight which side of the spread and over/under you should be on.

This game will be played at 8:00 PM ET at Moda Center

Why bet the Over:

✅ It is absolutely the series trend. Four of five games have gone over. More importantly, the winning team has scored in the 120s in four of the five games, essentially meaning blow out our not, the over is going to get there. The margin of victory has not been a factor as these teams have been over 232 four of five games. 

✅ Portland gets an extra scorer in home games. Norman Powell has been an efficient shooter and scorer in the the games in Portland. In those two games, he has shot 19 of 29 and 6 of 10 from three point range, good for 49 points. To contrast, the games in Denver have been a different story. In those three games he has shot 13 of 34 and 1 of 9 from three point range. He has scored just 38 points in those three games. 

✅ Occasions are rare that Portland plays intense defense. That has held true in four of five games in this series. The defesnively inefficient Trail Blazers have carried over their poor mark from the regular season to the playoffs. Additionally they have rubbed off on the Nuggets, as these teams are the third and fourth most defesnively inefficient teams in the playoffs. The worst two have already been eliminated. 

The Portland Trail Blazers and Denver Nuggets have an illustrious history, playing 180 games all-time. The Trail Blazers hold a comfortable advantage, winning close to 65% of the head-to-heads. 

The Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers have also met three times in the playoffs with the Trail Blazers winning two of those series. The most recent meeting was in the 2019 Western Conference Finals – Trail Blazers won 4-3. 

We are here to bring you Nuggets vs Trail Blazers predictions for both against the spread and over/under. Don’t forget about the moneyline either. This is going to be a phenomenal game and you will not want to miss out on profiting while tuning in. 

Trail Blazers vs Nuggets Against the Spread Predictions

When making a wager against the spread, you must determine which team will win the game and by how many points. This always seems tough on first glance, but that’s what we are here for. To give you profitable and well-researched against the spread predictions. 

For example, let’s say the Portland Trail Blazers are 4.5-point favorites over the Denver Nuggets. A bet on the Trail Blazers in this case would require a win by five or more points while a wager on the Nuggets would ask for either a victory by any margin or a loss by four or fewer points. 

This is the most popular way to bet on NBA games as you’re able to get even money on both sides. Make sure to check out the Trail Blazers vs Nuggets against the spread predictions above so you can remain profitable while tuning into what is sure to be a phenomenal game. 

Denver Nuggets vs Trail Blazers Over/Under Betting

When making a wager against the over/under, you must determine whether you think the Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers will combine for more or less than a certain amount of points. This number is set by the sportsbooks and will continue to adjust as money comes in on both sides.

Using the same example as above, let’s say the Denver Nuggets vs Trail Blazers over/under is set to 221.5. A wager on the over would ask for 222 or more points while a bet on the under would require 221 or fewer points scored. This is the second-most popular way to wager on NBA games and another way to get even money on both sides.

Make sure to check out the Nuggets vs Trail Blazers over/under betting predictions above so you can cash in on this total. The Nuggets are the better team, but the Blazers have enough firepower to beat anyone. This is going to be a phenomenal game and you will not want to miss out.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Nuggets Moneyline Predictions

When making a wager on the moneyline, it’s your job to pick who will win the game outright. It removes any question about the total or spread. This can be a tough wager to decide on, but we are here to do the hours of necessary research so you don’t have to. 

Using the same hypothetical as above, let’s say the Portland Trail Blazers and Denver Nuggets over/under is set to 221.5. A bet on the over would require 222 or more points scored while a wager on the under would ask for 221 or fewer points scored. 

This is a game that either team can win, although the Nuggets are heavily favored. We’ve seen the Blazers beat everyone in the NBA at one time or another. Check out the Trail Blazers vs Nuggets moneyline betting predictions above.

Odds in the NBA change a ton and it’s not by accident. In fact, odds in the NBA move around more than any other sport. With the bulk amount of news coming out the day of the game, sportsbooks and bettors alike are forced to panic. It’s your job as an efficient bettor to beat the book to the punch, which is very possible in the NBA. 

Waiting on line movement can be a crucial piece of betting on NBA games, and it can make or break your overall night. Line movement has turned a winner to a loser and vice versa many times. Make sure to check out the Trail Blazers vs Nuggets odds and predictions above to cash in while watching this game. 

The United States currently doesn’t offer any live streaming options when it comes to the NBA and sportsbooks. However, things are sure to change with the legal landscape of sports betting under constant progress in the states. We will be the first ones to let you know, so make sure to keep your ears open for any updates. 

For now, you have a couple of different options when it comes to live streaming Trail Blazers vs Nuggets. The easiest of which is the NBA League Pass, which gives you access to every game across the league. Another is a paid streaming site, which include YoutubeTV, FuboTV, and Hulu. Make sure to add-on the basketball extension, however.