The Denver Nuggets (3-1) and Portland Trail Blazers (3-2) will meet in the group stage of the NBA Cup tonight. Tipoff is set for 10:00 p.m. ET from the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The game will broadcast live on KUNP.
The Nuggets are 5.5-point favorites over the Blazers on the spread (Nuggets -5.5), with the over/under set at 238.5 total points. Denver is a -225 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Portland is +185 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers predictions and NBA picks for Friday, October 31.
Nuggets vs Trail Blazers Prediction, Picks
- Nuggets vs Trail Blazers pick: Jrue Holiday Over 26.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-125)
My Trail Blazers vs. Nuggets best bet is on Jrue Holiday over 26.5 points + rebounds + assists, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Nuggets vs Trail Blazers Odds for Friday, October 31
| Nuggets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-5.5 -110 | 238.5 -110 / -110 | -225 |
| Trail Blazers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5.5 -110 | 238.5 -110 / -110 | +185 |
Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Cup Preview
Holiday has gone over this line in all four games this season.
He’s still able to produce in his minutes, and the Blazers still want to win.
Jamal Murray is listed questionable with calf soreness. He was having issues getting to his one-legged jumper in Wednesday’s win over New Orleans.
So, Holiday’s defensive workload could be lighter than expected.
The Nuggets have a bottom-10 ranked halfcourt defense, and Holiday exploits those kinds of defenses, even at his current age.
Nuggets vs Trail Blazers Betting Prediction
- Jrue Holiday Over 26.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-125)
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets Betting Trends
