Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets Picks & Predictions

Matisse Thybulle (Portland Trail Blazers) Under 1.5 Threes Made (-133)

As the Portland Trail Blazers face off against the Denver Nuggets, targeting Matisse Thybulle for under 1.5 threes made presents a compelling case. Despite his recent form, where he's averaged 1.8 threes in his last five games, his away performance tells a different story. On the road, Thybulle has only managed 1.2 threes per game, and against Denver, that drops to just one in their recent matchups. With the Nuggets boasting a staunch defense, Thybulle will likely find it tough to create space for his shots. Plus, he's hit the under in 14 of his last 19 outings, showcasing a trend that's hard to ignore. Recent history also favors this bet; he's gone under in all three of his last away games. As the odds favor this outcome, it's worth placing your chips on Thybulle to stay under the mark in this tight contest.

Deni Avdija (Portland Trail Blazers) Under 9.5 Rebounds (-345)

When you look at Deni Avdija's recent performances, it's clear we're leaning towards the Under on his rebounds prop against the Denver Nuggets. With an average of 6.49 expected rebounds in his last five games, he's been consistent yet well below the 9.5 mark we're targeting. Playing away from home, his numbers drop even further to about 5.4 rebounds against the Nuggets specifically. In fact, he's hit the Under in 9 of his last 11 away games, showcasing a trend that's hard to ignore. The Nuggets are a formidable team on the glass, which complicates matters for Avdija. Given that he's only surpassed 9.5 rebounds in two of his last 19 games, this seems like a smart play. With favorable odds and a solid chance of hitting, taking the Under on Avdija feels like a savvy move in this matchup.