Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets) Under 24.5 Rebounds + Assists (-123)

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When the Denver Nuggets host the Portland Trail Blazers, all eyes will be on Nikola Jokic. He's been phenomenal lately, averaging 15.2 rebounds and 12.8 assists over his last five games. Yet, there's a compelling case for taking the under on his combined total of 24.5 rebounds and assists. Against the Blazers, Jokic has typically logged around 11.8 rebounds and 9.6 assists, which suggests he might hover around the 21.4 mark rather than exceed that threshold. Even in his home arena, where he usually performs well, his averages against Portland dip slightly to 13.2 rebounds and 10.2 assists. With a solid hit rate of 2 out of his last 3 games falling under this line, it might be wise to anticipate a more moderated performance this time around. The stage is set for Jokic to shine, but not necessarily to pile up those stats tonight.

Deni Avdija (Portland Trail Blazers) Under 40.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-111)

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As we gear up for the matchup between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Denver Nuggets, Deni Avdija's recent performances suggest an opportunity to target the under on his combined points, rebounds, and assists set at 40.5. While he's shown flashes of brilliance at home, his away numbers tell a different story. In his last five games on the road, his average dips significantly with just 25.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 7.4 assists, leading to a combined total that often falls short of this line.Against the Nuggets, Avdija has averaged only 13.4 points when playing away, and his assist numbers also take a hit. With a hit rate of 9 out of 12 for his away games recently, it's clear he struggles to put it all together on the road. Backing the under here feels like a savvy move as he faces a tough Denver defense that will challenge him at every turn.

Deni Avdija (Portland Trail Blazers) Under 25.5 Points (-108)

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As the Portland Trail Blazers head to Denver, all eyes will be on Deni Avdija, but the numbers suggest he might struggle to hit the mark. Averaging 22.4 points over his last five games, he's no stranger to putting up solid numbers. However, when playing away, his production dips to just 25.2 points-far below the 25.5 line set for this matchup. Notably, his recent performance against the Nuggets has been lackluster, averaging only 13.4 points in their last five encounters on the road. With a staggering 16 out of 19 hit rate overall, it's tempting to expect another strong showing. Yet, the trends reveal a different story; he's only cleared this number in 2 of his last 12 away games. Against a formidable Nuggets defense, taking the under on Avdija's points feels like the smart play.

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