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Damian Lillard leads the Portland Trail Blazers (41-30) into a matchup with the Denver Nuggets (47-24) after putting up 41 points in a 118-117 loss to the Suns. The Nuggets are 8.5-point underdogs in the matchup on Sunday, May 16, 2021, which starts at 9:00 PM ET on NBCS-NW. The over/under for the matchup is 230.5.
BetMGM NBA Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Blazers | -8.5 | -110 | -110 | 230.5 | -110 | -110 |
Point Total Insights
- Portland's games this season have resulted in a higher total score than Sunday's matchup over/under (230.5 points) in 35 out of 71 opportunities (49.3% of matchups).
- In 24 out of Denver's 71 games this season (33.8%), the competing teams scored a higher point total than the point total in Sunday's matchup.
- The Trail Blazers average 115.9 points per game against the Nuggets' 115, amounting to 0.4 points over the game's total of 230.5.
- These two teams give up a combined 224.1 points per game, 6.4 points less than this contest's over/under.
- The Trail Blazers have seen a 230.2 average over/under in their games this season, 0.3 points fewer than the over/under in this contest.
- A difference of 5.6 points separates this game's over/under (230.5 points) and the average total points bet in Nuggets' games (224.9 points) this season.
Trail Blazers Betting Data
- Portland holds a winning record against the spread this year, going 36-33 ATS.
- When they are at least 8.5-point favorites, the Trail Blazers have an ATS record of 7-4.
- Portland often hits the over, eclipsing the point total in 38 of 69 games (55.1%).
Trail Blazers Key Players
- The Trail Blazers points and assists leader is Lillard. He averages 28.9 points per game and contributes 7.5 assists.
- Portland's rebounding leader is Enes Kanter, who pulls down 11.0 per game.
- The Trail Blazers are led by Lillard from long distance. He makes 4.1 shots from deep per game.
- Robert Covington leads Portland in both blocks and steals, averaging 1.2 blocks and 1.4 steals 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2021 | 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 |
| 5/8/2021 | Spurs | 124-102 POR | Yes | Home | -13.5 | 222.5 | -1400 | 825 | Regular Season | Yes | Over |
| 5/7/2021 | Lakers | 106-101 POR | Yes | Home | -7.5 | 223.5 | -400 | 310 | Regular Season | No | Under |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-2 | 6-4 | 6-4-0 | 234.7 | 123.4 | 111.3 | +0.6 | 38% |
Trail Blazers Injuries
Trail Blazers: Zach Collins: Out For Season (Ankle)
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Nuggets Betting Data
- Denver has failed to cover the spread in more than half of its contests, going 34-35 ATS.
- The Nuggets have gone 7-7 against the spread when they are at least an 8.5-point underdog.
- Denver and its opponents have hit the over in more than half of their matchups this year -- 37 of 69 (53.6%).
Nuggets Key Players
- Nikola Jokic is at the top of nearly all of the Nuggets' leaderboards by recording 26.4 points, 10.9 rebounds and 8.4 assists per game.
- Michael Porter Jr. is dependable from deep and leads the Nuggets with 2.8 made threes per game.
- Jokic (1.3 steals per game) is the steal leader for Denver while JaVale McGee (1.2 blocks per game) is the block leader.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2021 | 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 |
| 5/8/2021 | Nets | 125-119 BKN | Yes | Home | -5.5 | 245.5 | -275 | 220 | Regular Season | No | Under |
| 5/7/2021 | Jazz | 127-120 UTA | No | Away | +1.5 | 246.5 | 100 | -120 | 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 | 7-3 | 5-5-0 | 219.6 | 112.1 | 107.5 | +3.6 | 38.9% |
Nuggets Injuries
Nuggets: Will Barton: Out (Hamstring), Jamal Murray: Out For Season (Knee), PJ Dozier: Out (Adductor)
