Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 12th, 2025

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Get ready for a high-stakes NBA game as the Nuggets and Trail Blazers face off on February 12th, 2025, in Denver, CO at Ball Arena. Don't forget to review our top picks and predictions to win with your bets.

Introduction to the Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers betting tip and prediction

The Western Conference showdown is scheduled for February 12th, 2025, kicking off at 20:00. The Nuggets enters as -12 point favorites in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Trail Blazers won, 114-111. The over/under for the upcoming game is 233 points.

The 2024-2025 basketball season has made it abundantly clear how important the 3-point shot is to the game. Let's examine how different teams are succeeding from long distance. The Nuggets are currently nailing 37.9% of their 3-pointers, highlighting their precision in long-range shooting. In contrast, the Trail Blazers are converting on 34.4% of their 3-point attempts, showcasing their proficiency in long-range shooting. As for shot selection, the Nuggets are dedicating 35% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Trail Blazers are taking 40% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Denver Nuggets

How are the Nuggets playing this season?

The Nuggets comes into this game with a 35-19 record, and they are currently 3rd in the Western Conference standings. The Nuggets are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Nuggets win their most recent game?

Yes, Nuggets defeated the Trail Blazers, 146-117. Reggie Jackson scored 23 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Nuggets

The leading scorer for the Nuggets this season is Nikola Jokic, who is averaging 29.8 points per game. Jokic also is the team leader in minutes played per game with 35.96. In the last game, he scored 67.25 points in DraftKings and 67.4 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Nuggets

Coming into the February 12th, 2025 contest, Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets with 12.5 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 67.25 points in DraftKings and 67.4 fantasy points in FanDuel. Nikola Jokic has a team-high 10.3 assists per game. He scored 67.25 DraftKings points and 67.4 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Nuggets is Nikola Jokic (1.8 steals per game). He has 67.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 67.4 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Peyton Watson is leading the way for the Nuggets with 1.2 blocks per game

Nuggets Team Analysis

The Nuggets' point differential this season is 5.5 points per game, which ranks 6th in the NBA. They are averaging 121.3 points per game while allowing 115.8 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Nuggets are making 11.8 shots per game, which ranks 28th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Nuggets are making 18 per game, which ranks 5th in the NBA.

Projected Nuggets Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Trail Blazers, the Nuggets' starting lineup consisted of Peyton Watson, Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter Jr., Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Reggie Jackson. For the upcoming matchup, the Nuggets has the following injuries: Vlatko Cancar is out (knee), DaRon Holmes II is out (achilles) Michael Porter Jr. is questionable (hamstring), Peyton Watson is out (knee) and Russell Westbrook is out (hamstring).

Portland Trail Blazers

How are the Trail Blazers playing this season?

The Trail Blazers head this game with a 23-31 record, and they are currently 13th in the Western Conference standings. The Trail Blazers are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Trail Blazers win their most recent game?

No, Trail Blazers came up short against the Nuggets, 146-117. Duop Reath scored 24 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Trail Blazers

The leading scorer for the Trail Blazers this season is Anfernee Simons, who is averaging 18.5 points per game. Anfernee Simons also leads the team in minutes played per game with 32.44. In the last game, scored 23 DraftKings fantasy points and 20 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Trail Blazers

Deandre Ayton is leading the way with 10.1 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 11 points in DraftKings and 11 in FanDuel. Scoot Henderson is dishing out a team-high 5.3 assists per game. He has 13 DraftKings fantasy points and 11.9 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Trail Blazers' leader is Toumani Camara with 1.4 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 22 DraftKings fantasy points and 22.2 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Trail Blazers is Robert Williams III, who is sending back 1.6 shots per game

Trail Blazers Team Analysis

The Trail Blazers' point differential this season is -5.5 points per game, which ranks 24th in the NBA. They are averaging 109 points per game while allowing 114.5 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Trail Blazers are making 12.3 shots per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Trail Blazers are making 16.8 per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA.

Projected Trail Blazers' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Nuggets, the Trail Blazers' starting five were Duop Reath, Toumani Camara, Kris Murray, Rayan Rupert and Scoot Henderson.

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Nuggets coming into this game as -12 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Nuggets.

Money Line betting suggestion

Nuggets are a -12 money line favorite for the game against the Trail Blazers, and the suggestion is to pick the Nuggets.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Nuggets and Trail Blazers is 233 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Nuggets and Trail Blazers have combined for just 5 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.