Big Game Report #90

By Chase Bailkin

Denver Nuggets

(37-20)

VS

Portland Trail Blazers

(32-25)

4th West

6th West

Fanduel Odds

This is an exciting matchup! The Blazers have been terrible in their last 10, despite having such a great starting lineup now. I believe it is lack of experience playing together, but that they will hit their stride going into the playoffs (hopefully because I want to see Lillard win). Their last 15 games are against tough opponents, so they will really be put to the test. They take on the Nuggets who are 8-2 in their last 10. They are coming off a close overtime victory against Memphis in which Jokic had to pull out every trick from his bag to help his team get the win. I am sure he is tired after that miraculous effort, and because Lillard returns tonight and the Blazers are desperate for wins, I think they have an edge. Both teams are stacked but the Blazers are tough and I believe they will outplay the Nuggets tonight, despite coming off a tough loss to the Clippers last night and having to travel to Denver afterward. Take the Trail Blazers Money Line and Damian Lillard over 24.5 points.