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Written by Scott Burgess
Thursday, 05 March 2009
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The Denver Nuggets are struggling with two wins in their last seven games, while the Portland Trail Blazers are riding a three game win streak and winners of seven of ten. The Denver Nuggets (39-22) host the Portland Trail Blazers (38-22) for some slammin jammin NBA action. The Nuggets lead the Blazers 2-1 SU in their last three meetings. NBA oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the Nuggets as -7 point home favs over the Blazers with the over/under set at 199 ½ points. Get your Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Prediction in now at SBGglobal.com

The Blazers recently beat the Pacers 107-105 at home. Their top producers on the night were Brandon Roy with 28pts, while LaMarcus Aldridge added 21pts and Joel Przybilla pulled down 12 rebounds. The Blazers are 13-17 SU on the road where they average 95.7 ppg and give up an average 96.7 ppg. They are 1-4 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 94.2 ppg and given up an average 97.2 ppg. Brandon Roy is averaging 22.7 ppg this season, but was held to eight points on 3-of-11 shooting in this season's loss at Denver. The All-Star had 19 and six assists in Portland's 101-92 win over the Nuggets at home the next night. The Blazers are 2-18 SU in Denver

The Nuggets recently lost to the Pistons 95-100 on the road. Their top scorers on the night were Chauncey Billups with 34pts, while Nene added 20pts and the rest of their starters added a combined 13pts. The Nuggets should be confident at home with Anthony set to return after serving a one-game suspension from Coach George Karl for refusing to come out of Denver's 100-94 loss at Indiana on Sunday. The Nuggets look to avoid their third straight loss and increase a slim Northwest Division lead over the Blazers. The Nuggets are 22-7 SU at home where they average 105.1 ppg and give up an average 100.3 ppg. They are 4-1 SU in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 98 ppg and given up an average 99.4 ppg. Over their last seven games, the Nuggets are averaging 5.5 points fewer than their 102.8 season average. They also are allowing five more points than the 100.4 they are giving up in 2008-09.

Recent Trends to Consider:  
  • Over is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings in Denver.        
  • Underdog is 22-10-1 ATS in the last 33 meetings.
  • Trail Blazers are 5-12 ATS in the last 17 meetings in Denver.
  • Trail Blazers are 9-23-1 ATS in the last 33 meetings.    
  •  Trail Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.
  • Trail Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Northwest.
  • Trail Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.    

Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Prediction
When: Thurs, Mar 5, 2009 10:30 PM ET
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Blazers +7

Point-Spreads.com Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Prediction

The Bottom Line: The Nuggets will win, but the Blazers will cash in on the spread. The Blazers are playing great while Denver id having problems. Go Blazers! Get your Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Prediction in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 30% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!



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