Nuggets vs Blazers Prediction 3 November 2026
🏀 The Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers meet on Tuesday in NBA regular-season action. Jokić and his teammates return home after a successful road trip looking to strengthen their position. The visitors have started the season well and are winning away from home, but they recently lost one of their key players, Morant, and are still learning to run their offence without him.
Head-to-Head
📊 The teams’ last head-to-head meeting took place on 07 April 2026 in Denver, where the Denver Nuggets edged out the Portland Trail Blazers 137-132.
Head-to-head statistics Nuggets - Blazers
Denver Nuggets: All Their Stars Are Back
Denver Nuggets finally have their full starting five back after Johnson's return, but their home court has yet to become a fortress this season. They have pulled off one comeback win against New Orleans after trailing by 23 points, but have also suffered a heavy defeat to Golden State. The Nuggets have opened at 3-2, and their form has been up and down as they search for an identity after dealing with injuries. Their 127-120 win over Phoenix showed what Denver's offense can do when everything clicks: Murray scored 39 points, while Brown added a career-high 31, shooting 7-for-9 from three-point range.
Jokic fell just short of a triple-double in that game, but his impact goes well beyond the box score. The coaching staff have also been urging Brown to shoot more, and it paid off against Phoenix. If he continues to punish defenses for focusing on Jokic and Murray, Denver's offense will become even more dangerous.
Match Results: Denver Nuggets
Portland Trail Blazers are coping without Morant for now
Portland Trail Blazers have been the Western Conference’s most pleasant early-season surprise, opening 4-1. Their only loss came against Memphis (124-103) on the night they lost Morant to a hamstring strain. Since then, the Blazers have cruised past Utah on the road (112-90), with Avdija scoring 24 points and Lillard adding 22.
The Blazers play fast, tied for ninth in pace at 103.5 possessions per game, and have several players who can create offence even without Morant. Avdija, Lillard and Holiday can all make things happen, while Henderson is trying to make the most of his opportunity in the starting line-up. Portland are also among the best teams on the defensive glass, averaging 34.8 rebounds, though that edge could disappear against Jokic and Gordon. Still, the Blazers have been perfect on the road so far, winning all three of their away games.
Match Results: Portland Trail Blazers
Total points prediction
Over 220.5 points has hit in 10 of the Denver Nuggets’ last 11 NBA home games. The Nuggets average 121.2 points scored and 126.5 conceded at home. In their recent away games, the Portland Trail Blazers have averaged 113.8 points scored and 108 conceded. Our pick is over 220.5 points at odds of 1.30.
Risky Bet
The teams have combined for more than 236.5 points in seven of their last eight NBA head-to-head meetings. At home, Denver Nuggets average 121.2 points scored and 126.5 conceded. In Portland Trail Blazers’ recent away games, however, their combined scoring and conceding averages add up to 221.8 points - well below the selected line. Even so, we’ll take the risk and back over 236.5 total points at odds of 2.40.
Reliable pick
Denver Nuggets have covered the +5.5 spread in 16 of their last 18 NBA home games. We’re backing the Nuggets (+6.5) at odds of 1.25.
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
This looks set to be a high-scoring contest, with both teams boasting plenty of offensive firepower. The Denver Nuggets are usually strong at home, while the Portland Trail Blazers have been in good form recently. Expect both sides to trade baskets and push the combined score up. Given their recent trends, current form and playing styles, over 229.5 total points looks like a reasonable bet.
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