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Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets search for their ninth straight win tonight as they face the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena.
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My Trail Blazers vs. Nuggets predictions are targeting Jokic to drop dimes on Portland at home.
Read more in my NBA picks for Monday, April 6.
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets prediction
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets best bet: Nikola Jokic Over 11.5 assists (+105)
Nikola Jokic is comfortably in the running for MVP, averaging 27.9 points, 12.9 rebounds, and an NBA-best 10.9 assists per game. The Joker is the best passing big we’ve ever seen in the Association, and arguably the best playmaker in the league right now.
The Serb is thriving lately as a facilitator. He’s cashed the Over in dimes in six of his last seven contests. Jokic is coming off a 13-assist game against the San Antonio Spurs, and he also dished out 12 dimes last Wednesday versus the Utah Jazz.
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The Joker is averaging 11.2 assists at home this season, and he’s also averaging a ridiculous 12.7 dimes across his last 10 appearances. The Portland Trail Blazers are around the middle of the pack in assists allowed.
Jokic cannot be stopped lately with his passing abilities, and all signs point to him creating lots of offense again tonight for his teammates.
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets same-game parlay
Jamal Murray is having a career year, and his three-point shooting is a big reason for it. The guard is averaging 3.2 makes from deep on 7.5 attempts for a 43.4% clip. Murray has cashed the Over in three of his last five.
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Most importantly, the veteran is averaging 3.7 makes from long range against Portland this season for a 44% clip. The Blazers have typically been a tough matchup for opposing PGs from three-point land, but not for Murray. He’ll find a rhythm again.
The Denver Nuggets are 2-1 against Portland this season, notching back-to-back wins. They hammered the Blazers 157-103 in February before a 128-112 victory at Ball Arena in March.
Denver has also covered tonight’s spread in two of their last three outings. The Nuggets are playing some of their best basketball of the season right now.
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets SGP
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Nikola Jokic Over 11.5 assists
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Jamal Murray Over 3.5 threes
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Denver is the highest-scoring team in the Association, averaging 121.6 ppg. They’ve cashed the team total Over in back-to-back games, scoring 136 against the Spurs and 130 against Utah. They’ve also hit the Over in two straight versus Portland.
Christian Braun is cooking lately, cashing the Over in points in two in a row. He contributed 21 points in the win over San Antonio and 18 in the contest before that. Braun is averaging 13.5 PPG at home compared to 10.5 on the road.
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets SGP
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Jamal Murray Over 3.5 threes
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Nuggets Over 122.5 points
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Christian Braun Over 12.5 points
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets odds
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Spread: Portland +7.5 (-105) | Denver -7.5 (-115)
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Moneyline: Portland +260 | Denver -320
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Over/Under: Over 238 (-110) | Under 238 (-110)
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets betting trend to know
The Denver Nuggets have hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 50 games (+8.00 Units / 15% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Trail Blazers vs. Nuggets.
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How to watch Trail Blazers vs Nuggets
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Location |
Ball Arena, Denver, CO |
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Date |
Friday, April 6, 2026 |
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Tip-off |
9:00 p.m. ET |
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TV |
KUNP, Altitude |
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