The NBA is back after the All-Star break and there’s a great Western Conference clash on Friday, Feb. 20. Read our Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers prediction along with our other NBA Picks. The Nuggets are 35-20 and they are in third-place in the West. Portland is sitting in ninth-place with a 27-29 record. This is the first game for both teams since the All-Star break. These two teams will meet with tip-off set for 10:30 P.M. EST.
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Terms & Conditions Nuggets top-three in the West
Denver is 35-20 overall this season. The Nuggets are in third-place in the Western Conference. They are 6.5 games back of Oklahoma City for first place in the league. Denver is 20-9 when playing on the road this season.
The Nuggets struggled before the All-Star break, losing four of their last six games. They earned wins over Chicago and Memphis during this part of the season. But, the Nuggets lost to fellow playoff teams in the Thunder, Detroit, Cleveland and the Knicks.
Nikola Jokic leads the team with 28.7 points and 10.7 assists per game. Jokic is the top rebounder with 12.3 boards per game.
Denver has the most offensive efficient team in the league along with being the 24th ranked defensive team in the league. The Nuggets are also the 12th ranked rebounding team in the sport.
Denver is averaging 120.4 points per game, which is the best mark in the league. The Nuggets are making 49.5% from the field and 39.5% from behind the 3-point line, which are both league best marks.
On defense, Denver is allowing 116.4 points per game, which ranks 19th in the league. They are allowing 46.8% from the field, which ranks 14th. The Nuggets are the eighth ranked 3-point defensive team, allowing 35.2% from behind the arc.
Denver is 31-24 against the spread this season. They are 19-10 against the spread when playing on the road. The Nuggets are 19-18 when they have been favored, too. The over is 34-21 when Denver has played this season. The over is 19-10 when they have played on the road. The over is 14-5 when the Nuggets have been road favorites.
Portland riding high before All-Star break
Portland is 27-29 overall this season. They are in ninth-place in the Western Conference. The Trail Blazers are 5.5 games ahead of Memphis for a play-in spot. Portland is seven games out of Minnesota for sixth-place in the West, too. The Trail Blazers are 16-13 when they have played at home this season.
Portland won four of their last five games coming into the All-Star break. They secured home wins over Memphis twice, Philadelphia and Utah during this stretch.
Deni Avdija leads the team with 25.2 points and 6.6 assists per game. Donovan Clingan is grabbing a team-high 11.5 rebounds per game.
Portland ranks 23rd in offensive efficiency and 20th in defensive efficiency this season. The Trail Blazers also rank fifth in the league in rebounding.
Portland is averaging 116.3 points per game, which ranks 12th in the league. They are shooting 45.2% from the field, placing them third-worst. The Trail Blazers are the second-worst 3-point shooting team in the league, making 34.2% from behind the arc.
On defense, the Trail Blazers are allowing 118.3 points per game, which ranks 23rd. They are the 20th ranked defensive team allowing 47.5% from the field. Portland also ranks 16th in 3-point defensive team, allowing 36% from behind the arc.
Portland is 30-26 against the spread this season. They are 20-17 against the spread when playing Western Conference teams. The Trail Blazers are 17-12 against the spread when playing at home, too. The over is 30-26 when the Trail Blazers have played this season. The over is 18-11 when Portland has played at home. 
Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers PicksNuggets vs Trail Blazers Spread Pick Take Denver to cover (5 units)
Denver’s offense is the best in the game. They rank No. 1 in offensive efficiency and they are scoring the most points per game, too. Nikola Jokic continues to shine at a high level and the players around him are thriving, too. Portland has had a nice season, but consistency has always been the team’s problem. With Denver expected to put up points in bunches, the Trail Blazers will not be able to keep pace as they are the third-worst shooting percentage in the league. Denver ranks 12th best in rebounding, so second-chance points will be hard to come by, too. Denver is 19-10 against the spread when playing on the road. The Nuggets are 19-18 when they have been favored, too.
Take the Nuggets to cover.
Nuggets vs Trail Blazers Over/Under Pick Take the over (5 units)
Portland is one of the faster teams in the league. Their style is predicated on moving the ball quickly and shooting deep shots. They rank ninth in pace and have the 12th ranked high scoring offense. The Nuggets are the league’s most efficient offense and they are scoring over 120 points per game. With the Trail Blazers pace coupled with Denver’s offensive firepower, this will be a high scoring game. The over is 18-11 when Portland has played at home. The over is 14-5 when the Nuggets have been road favorites.
Take the over on Friday.
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