Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 22

Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Game Info

• Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
• Time: 5 p.m. ET
• Venue: Ball Arena -- Denver, Colorado
• Coverage: KUNP, ALT, and NBA TV

The Denver Nuggets (43-28) are favored (by 9 points) to continue a three-game home winning streak when they host the Portland Trail Blazers (35-36) on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET. The matchup's over/under is set at 242.5.

Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Odds & Spread

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Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Nuggets win (77.1%)

Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Betting Trends

• The Nuggets are 39-32-0 against the spread this season.
• The Trail Blazers are 38-33-0 against the spread this year.
• This season, 43 of the Nuggets' games have gone over the point total.
• The Trail Blazers have eclipsed the over/under 52.1% of the time this year (37 of 71 games with a set point total).
• Denver has done a better job covering the spread in road games (23-15-0) than it has in home games (16-17-0).
• When playing at home, the Nuggets go over the total 48.5% of the time (16 of 33 games). They hit the over more often on the road, topping the total in 71.1% of games (27 of 38).
• Portland's winning percentage against the spread at home is .588 (20-14-0). On the road, it is .486 (18-19-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Trail Blazers games have finished over more frequently at home (22 of 34, 64.7%) than on the road (15 of 37, 40.5%).

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic's numbers on the season are 28.1 points, 12.6 boards and 10.5 assists per game, shooting 57.4% from the floor (10th in NBA) and 38.9% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.8 made 3-pointers.
• Jamal Murray averages 25.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 7.1 assists, shooting 47.9% from the floor and 42.1% from beyond the arc (10th in league), with 3 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Tim Hardaway Jr. is averaging 13.9 points, 2.6 boards and 1.4 assists. At the other end, he averages 0.5 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
• Peyton Watson is averaging 14.9 points, 2 assists and 4.9 rebounds.
• Bruce Brown is averaging 7.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists.

Trail Blazers Leaders

• Deni Avdija's numbers on the season are 24.2 points, 7 rebounds and 6.6 assists per contest. He is also sinking 45.8% of his shots from the field and 32.6% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2 triples.
• The Trail Blazers are receiving 12.3 points, 11.6 boards and 2.2 assists per game from Donovan Clingan.
• The Trail Blazers are receiving 12.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game from Toumani Camara.
• The Trail Blazers are getting 18.6 points, 3.5 boards and 2.2 assists per game from Jerami Grant.
• Per game, Jrue Holiday gives the Trail Blazers 16.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 6.4 assists, plus 1.1 steals and 0.1 blocks.

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