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The Denver Nuggets (47-25, 2-2) are 2-point favorites heading into Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers (42-30, 2-2) at Ball Arena on Tuesday, starting at 9:00 PM ET on NBA TV. The series is tied 2-2. The point total is 226.5 in the matchup.
BetMGM NBA Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | -2 | -110 | -110 | 226.5 | -110 | -110 |
Point Total Insights
- Denver's games this season have resulted in a higher total score than Tuesday's matchup total (226.5 points) in 40 out of 76 opportunities (52.6% of matchups).
- 43 Portland games this year (56.6% of its matchups) finished with a final point total greater than Tuesday's total of 226.5 points.
- Together, the two teams combine for 231 points per game, 4.5 points more than the total of 226.5 for this matchup.
- These two teams give up a combined 224.6 points per game, 1.9 points less than this contest's over/under.
- On average, the over/under in Nuggets games is 1.1 points fewer than the over/under of 226.5 points in this matchup.
- Trail Blazers' games have a total points bet of 230.3 points this season, 3.8 points more than the over/under for this matchup.
Nuggets Betting Data
- Denver has beat the spread in half of its games this year, going 37-37 ATS.
- When they are at least 2-point favorites, the Nuggets have a winning ATS record of 27-24.
- Denver and its opponents have hit the over in 52.7% of games (39 out of 74 matchups).
Nuggets Key Players
- Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets in scoring (26.4 points per game), rebounding (10.8 per game) and assisting (8.3 per game).
- The Nuggets are led by Michael Porter Jr. from long distance. He makes 2.8 shots from deep per game.
- Jokic leads the team with 1.3 steals per game. JaVale McGee collects 1.2 blocks a game 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2021 | Trail Blazers | 115-95 POR | No | Away | +12.5 | 215.5 | 725 | -1200 | Playoffs | No | Under |
| 5/27/2021 | Trail Blazers | 120-115 DEN | Yes | Away | -3.5 | 219.5 | -200 | 170 | Playoffs | Yes | Over |
| 5/24/2021 | Trail Blazers | 128-109 DEN | Yes | Home | -10.5 | 243.5 | -1400 | 775 | Playoffs | Yes | 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 |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-5 | 6-4 | 4-6-0 | 229.4 | 114.2 | 115.2 | -0.3 | 38.4% |
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 covered the spread in greater than half of its outings, going 38-36 ATS.
- When they are at least 2-point underdogs, the Trail Blazers have a record ATS of 20-18.
- Portland and its opponents have hit the over in more than half of their matchups this season -- 40 of 74 (54.1%).
Trail Blazers Key Players
- Damian Lillard's points (28.8 per game) and assists (7.5 per game) stat lines give him the top scoring and assists spots on the Trail Blazers' leaderboards.
- Enes Kanter grabs 11.0 rebounds per game (he also scores 11.2 points per game and adds 1.2 assists per game) which puts him at the top of the Portland rebounding leaderboard.
- Lillard averages 4.1 three-pointers per game, the most on the Trail Blazers.
- Portland's leader in steals and blocks is Robert Covington with 1.4 steals 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2021 | Nuggets | 115-95 POR | Yes | Home | -12.5 | 215.5 | -1200 | 725 | Playoffs | Yes | Under |
| 5/27/2021 | Nuggets | 120-115 DEN | No | Home | +3.5 | 219.5 | 170 | -200 | Playoffs | No | Over |
| 5/24/2021 | Nuggets | 128-109 DEN | No | Away | +10.5 | 243.5 | 775 | -1400 | Playoffs | No | 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 |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-3 | 4-6 | 5-5-0 | 230.2 | 118.6 | 111.6 | +0.6 | 37.4% |
Trail Blazers Injuries
Trail Blazers: Zach Collins: Out For Season (Ankle)
