The Nuggets will play the Blazers on Thursday, December 19th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers set for Thursday, December 19th, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Denver Nuggets currently have a 93.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Portland Trail Blazers is 83.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets currently have a 7-6 record as an away team. That standing puts them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Portland Trail Blazers - The Portland Trail Blazers start this matchup with a 5-7 record as a home team. They now rank 9th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Denver Nuggets currently rank 5th (119.2) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Portland Trail Blazers stand at 25th averaging 106.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.5 points against the Denver Nuggets, ranking them 7th in the league. The Portland Trail Blazers currently rank 8th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 116.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Denver Nuggets have notched a 3-2 Western Northwest Division division record, while the Portland Trail Blazers possess a 2-4 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Denver Nuggets have a 14-10 overall record, while the Portland Trail Blazers have a 8-18 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Denver Nuggets be clashin' with the Portland Trail Blazers... The fans in Portland be rowdy and ready to cheer on their team... The Nuggets be lookin' to add to their win column tonight... The Trail Blazers be needin' to turn the tide in their favor... So grab yer cutlass and see you courtside at today's game... Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets... Look at this game's prop bets below, and may the best team win!
Best Nuggets at Blazers Odds
| Underdog Portland Trail Blazers | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Portland Trail Blazers | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Denver Nuggets are -8.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Portland Trail Blazers are +8.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 234.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 234.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Denver Nuggets are the -375 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Portland Trail Blazers are the +290 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Nuggets
Blazers
12/19/24 10:10pm EST | -8.5 -105+8.5 -115 |
Underdog Portland Trail Blazers - Portland Trail Blazers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +8.5 Portland Trail Blazers underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -8.5 Denver Nuggets favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers Prop Bets
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Nuggets
Blazers
Game to Overtime
12/19/24 10:10pm EST | Yes +1350No -5000Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 121.5 o -120121.5 u -105Bet |
Blazers
Team Total Points
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 113.5 o -105113.5 u -120Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points Scored
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -115Bet |
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Anfernee Simons
Points Scored
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 19.5 o -13019.5 u -105Bet |
Christian Braun
Points Scored
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -130Bet |
Deandre Ayton
Points Scored
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Deni Avdija
Points Scored
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
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Jamal Murray
Points Scored
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 19.5 o -13019.5 u -105Bet |
Jerami Grant
Points Scored
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12516.5 u -105Bet |
Julian Strawther
Points Scored
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
Michael Porter Jr
Points Scored
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
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Nikola Jokic
Points Scored
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
Scoot Henderson
Points Scored
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -130Bet |
Shaedon Sharpe
Points Scored
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -120Bet |
Toumani Camara
Points Scored
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
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Aaron Gordon
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 22.5 o -14522.5 u +110Bet |
Anfernee Simons
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -120Bet |
Christian Braun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Deandre Ayton
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12523.5 u -105Bet |
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Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -120Bet |
Jerami Grant
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -115Bet |
Michael Porter Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 24.5 o -15024.5 u +110Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 51.5 o -11051.5 u -120Bet |
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Toumani Camara
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at POR 12/19/24 10:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Denver Nuggets | 14 | 11 | 0.560 | +9.0 | 7-4 | 7-7 | 3-3 | 9-8 | 119.4 | 116.9 | +2.5 | L1 | 5-5 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 9 | 19 | 0.321 | +15.5 | 6-7 | 3-12 | 3-4 | 8-18 | 107.1 | 116.3 | -9.2 | L1 | 2-8 |
Denver Nuggets & Portland Trail Blazers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Denver Nuggets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Nuggets | +1600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Blazers | +100000 Bet |
Denver Nuggets & Portland Trail Blazers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, December 19th, 2024 at 10:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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