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The Denver Nuggets (47-25, 0-1) are 1.5-point favorites heading into Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers (42-30, 1-0) at Ball Arena on Monday, starting at 10:00 PM ET on TNT. The Trail Blazers lead the series 1-0. The matchup has an over/under set at 226.5 points.
BetMGM NBA Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | -1.5 | -110 | -110 | 226.5 | -115 | -105 |
Point Total Insights
- In Denver's matchups this season, the Nuggets and their opponents have exceeded Monday's over/under of 226.5 points 38 times (52.1% of opportunities).
- In 56.2% of Portland's games this season (41 of 73), the total points scored was greater than Monday's 226.5-point over/under.
- The total for the game of 226.5 is 4.7 points fewer than the combined points per game averages for the Nuggets (115 points per game) and the Trail Blazers (116.2 points per game).
- This matchup's total is 2.0 fewer points than the 224.5 these two teams combine to allow per game in 2020-21.
- The Nuggets have seen a 225.3 average over/under in their games this season, 1.2 points fewer than the over/under in this contest.
- Trail Blazers' games have a total points bet of 230.5 points this season, 4.0 points more than the over/under for this matchup.
Nuggets Betting Data
- Denver has a losing 35-36 record against the spread this year.
- The Nuggets' record against the spread as at least a 1.5-point favorite is below .500 at 26-27.
- Denver often hits the over, eclipsing the point total in 38 of 71 games (53.5%).
Nuggets Key Players
- Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets in points, rebounds and assists. He puts up 26.4 points per game while tacking on 10.8 rebounds and 8.3 assists.
- Michael Porter Jr. knocks down 2.8 threes per game to lead the Nuggets.
- Jokic leads the team with 1.3 steals per game. JaVale McGee collects 1.2 blocks an outing to pace Denver.
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Nuggets Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Nuggets Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2021 | Trail Blazers | 123-109 POR | No | Home | +9.5 | 240.5 | 700 | -1100 | Playoffs | No | Under |
| 5/16/2021 | Trail Blazers | 132-116 POR | No | Away | +19.5 | 239.5 | 2200 | -10000 | Regular Season | Yes | Over |
| 5/14/2021 | Pistons | 104-91 DEN | Yes | Away | -9.5 | 215.5 | -900 | 600 | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
| 5/13/2021 | Timberwolves | 114-103 DEN | Yes | Away | -7.5 | 233.5 | -450 | 350 | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
| 5/11/2021 | Hornets | 117-112 DEN | Yes | Away | -2.5 | 216.5 | - | - | Regular Season | Yes | Over |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-5 | 7-3 | 4-6-0 | 221.8 | 111.1 | 110.7 | +2.3 | 39.1% |
Nuggets Injuries
Nuggets: Will Barton: Out (Hamstring), Jamal Murray: Out For Season (Knee), PJ Dozier: Out (Adductor)
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Trail Blazers Betting Data
- Portland has a winning record against the spread, going 37-34 ATS (covering 52.1% of the time).
- When they are at least 1.5-point underdogs, the Trail Blazers have gone 20-20 against the spread.
- Portland and its opponents have hit the over in more than half of their games this season -- 39 of 71 (54.9%).
Trail Blazers Key Players
- The Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard averages enough points (28.8 per game) and assists (7.5 per game) to top the team's leaderboards.
- Enes Kanter's stat line of 11.0 rebounds, 11.2 points and 1.2 assists per game helps him grab the top spot on the Portland rebounding leaderboard.
- Lillard is the top shooter from distance for the Trail Blazers, hitting 4.1 threes per game.
- Robert Covington is at the top of the Portland steals and blocks leaderboards with 1.4 steals per game and 1.2 blocks per game.
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Trail Blazers Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Trail Blazers Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2021 | Nuggets | 123-109 POR | Yes | Away | -9.5 | 240.5 | -1100 | 700 | Playoffs | Yes | Under |
| 5/16/2021 | Nuggets | 132-116 POR | Yes | Home | -19.5 | 239.5 | -10000 | 2200 | Regular Season | No | Over |
| 5/13/2021 | Suns | 118-117 PHO | No | Away | +2.5 | 222.5 | 135 | -160 | Regular Season | Yes | Over |
| 5/12/2021 | Jazz | 105-98 POR | Yes | Away | -7.5 | 213.5 | -750 | 525 | Regular Season | No | Under |
| 5/10/2021 | Rockets | 140-129 POR | Yes | Home | -19.5 | 258.5 | -10000 | 3300 | Regular Season | No | Over |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-2 | 5-5 | 5-5-0 | 235.1 | 123.1 | 112 | -0.3 | 38.8% |
Trail Blazers Injuries
Trail Blazers: Zach Collins: Out For Season (Ankle)
