Christian Braun (Denver Nuggets) Over 11.5 Points (-102)
Odds available at draftkings at time of publishingIn this upcoming showdown between the Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers, Christian Braun stands out as a prime candidate to surpass 11.5 points. The Nuggets' home court has been a fortress for Braun, where he's averaging a robust 14.8 points over his last five games. Facing the Trail Blazers, who have struggled defensively, he's historically found his rhythm, posting 15.6 points against them recently. With a hit rate of 12 out of 18 at home, Braun's scoring prowess shines, especially as he's been hot lately, averaging 16.4 points across his last five outings. The Nuggets will lean on him to step up, especially playing on familiar turf. Given that the expected stat value is a solid 14.86, taking the over on Braun's points feels like a savvy play. The stars are aligning for him to light up the scoreboard this Sunday.