The Denver Nuggets eyes to snap their three-game losing streak when they meet the Portland Trail Blazers. Their meeting will be on December 9, 2022, at 11:00 PM (GMT+8), when the Trail Blazers host this match. It seems like the format of this game works both in favor of these two teams. The hosts won five of their last 10 games, while the visitors won eight of their 15 away games. The Trail Blazers are currently eight in their standings with 13 wins. Nuggets on the other hand is fourth as they listed 14 wins from their 24 matches.
Nuggets actually ended their November in a good form, as they ended it in a four-game winning streak. However, December is not as good as November, as they had are now in a three-game losing streak. As for the Trail Blazers, they will come in this game in a good momentum. They managed to win their last two games, but they only registered three victories from their last 10 games. During the last 10 games these two teams played, the Trail Blazers are the one who are at the advantage. They won seven, compared to the Nuggets’ three wins. Additionally, on the last time they met, the Trail Blazers won over the Nuggets with 25 points.
Denver Nuggets
Coming from a frustrating loss, the Nuggets have one thing in mind- to bounce back in this game. They actually started their campaign in an excellent way, as they won eight of their first 11 matches. However, after that, the Nuggets experienced a tough time as they lost four of their next six games, giving them a record of 10-7. It is still pretty good though, they even had a four-game winning streak before November ends, not until December begins. Their momentum was halted as they lost their last three games, putting them in a losing streak. They now aim to finally bounce back from their successive losses, as their records will surely worsen if this continues. They are 10th defensively with 114.8 points per game, while giving up 111 points per game.
It is not surprising that it was Nikola Jokic who leads the scoring for the Nuggets with an average of 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 8.9 assists. He is then followed by Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon who average 16.6 and 16.6 points respectively.
Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers’ campaign this season is no different from the Nuggets. They started their season impressively, but they went cold after their strong start. Trail Blazers started their campaign winning nine of their 12 games, but lost seven of their next eight matches. Finally, the Trail Blazers are back on track as they won their last two games. Both of these games ended with a score of 116 for the Trail Blazers. However, against Northwest Division opponents, they only won two of their last 17 games. They are the 24th offensively, scoring 110.3 points per game, and 17th defensively, allowing 113.7 points per game.
This squad is just lucky to have Lillard back for their team after a calf strain he sustained. In fact, on his return against the Pacers, he finished with 21 points, a huge boost for a win. Jerami Grant is the one leading the Trail Blazers with 28 points. He is followed by Anfree Simons, and Jusuf Nurkic.
Prediction:
Denver Nuggets
Total Under: 113.5
Odds: 0.95
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