Donovan Clingan (Portland Trail Blazers) Under 13.5 Rebounds + Assists (-102)

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As we gear up for the showdown between the Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers, all eyes will be on Donovan Clingan. While he's shown promise lately, I'm leaning toward the Under 13.5 on his combined rebounds and assists. Clingan's been averaging around 10 rebounds and just 1.4 assists in his last five games, and when he's on the road, those numbers dip slightly. Against the Trail Blazers, his average of 12.8 rebounds drops to 13.3 when he's away from home, and his assist average against them is even lower. With the Nuggets' depth in rebounding and playmaking, it's tough to see him exceeding that 13.5 mark. Given that he's hit the Under in three straight games and considering the stakes in a tough away environment, this feels like a solid play. Let's keep our expectations realistic here and roll with the Under on Clingan's total.

Deni Avdija (Portland Trail Blazers) Under 32.5 Points + Assists (-108)

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As Deni Avdija steps onto the court against the Denver Nuggets, expectations might run high, but the numbers tell a different story. While he's been a solid contributor with an average of 22.4 points and 6.6 assists over his last five games, it's worth noting that he's struggled to find his rhythm in tough matchups. Specifically, when playing away, his production dips, averaging just 25.2 points and 7.4 assists.Against the Nuggets, Avdija's average points per game shrinks to only 22.2, but it's even more telling that his performance in Denver has only yielded 13.4 points on average. With a recent away hit rate of 8 of 12 for this prop, the under on 32.5 points plus assists feels like a smart play. Given these trends, betting the under appears to be a savvy move as he navigates a challenging environment.

Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets) Under 10.5 Assists (+110)

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As the Denver Nuggets gear up to face the Portland Trail Blazers at home, all eyes will naturally gravitate toward Nikola Jokic. However, this matchup might be the perfect storm for a prop bet on him to go under 10.5 assists. Despite his impressive average of 12.8 assists over the last five games, there's a subtle trend against Portland that can't be ignored. Jokic has consistently registered around 9.6 assists when facing the Blazers, and even at home, he's only slightly better with 10.2. With the Trail Blazers likely focusing on shutting down his playmaking ability, we could see Jokic's distribution take a hit. The numbers suggest an expected value closer to 9.57, presenting a compelling case for this under bet. As a home game, the energy will be electric, but that might just lead to more scoring opportunities for others, curbing Jokic's assists. Keep an eye on this one-it's

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