Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers, Picks and Predictions for Friday, October 31, 2025
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The Denver Nuggets visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday at 10:00 PM ET at the Moda Center in Portland. Denver is 3–1 overall and 1–1 on the road after a 122–88 home win over New Orleans. Portland is 3–2 and 1–1 at home after beating Utah 136–134. The game begins NBA Cup Group Play, but also counts toward the regular season schedule. Make the winning shot with our NBA picks.
Game Information for Nuggets vs Trail Blazers
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Where: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
TV: KUNP 16
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Denver Nuggets Preview
Denver is fourth in the Western Conference and has won three straight games by double digits. The Nuggets average 130.3 points per game on 52.4% shooting and allow 112.5. Jamal Murray leads in scoring and assists with averages of 30.3 points and 6.0 assists per game, shooting 42.9% from three and 92.3% from the free-throw line. Nikola Jokić is averaging 20.0 points, 15.3 rebounds, and 11.7 assists while shooting 53.7% from the field.
Aaron Gordon chips in with an average of 25.3 points per game and is shooting 59.5%. Christian Braun and Tim Hardaway Jr. have each averaged double figures and helped Denver stretch the floor. The Nuggets have no injuries listed and have controlled recent games with effective passing, solid defense, and strong rebounding.
Portland Trail Blazers Preview
Portland is fifth in the West and scoring an average of 120.5 points per game on 44.2% shooting. Deni Avdija is the stats leader with averages of 23.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists while hitting 44% from three-point range. Jerami Grant is scoring an average of 22.5 points on 57% shooting, and Jrue Holiday averages 17.8 points and 7.8 assists. Center Donovan Clingan has contributed with 11.8 points and 9.5 rebounds per game.
The Trail Blazers are missing Matisse Thybulle, Kris Murray, Robert Williams III, and Scoot Henderson. They have won their last two games by scoring at least 120 points in each and have upped their tempo of play over the last week. Portland’s challenge will be limiting Jokić inside and keeping Denver off the offensive boards.
Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
Denver has been the better team on both ends and comes in with a full lineup. The Nuggets have shot above 50% in every win this season and continue to rebound well. Portland’s scoring has improved, but its injuries leave less depth to handle Denver’s size and pace. Final Score Prediction: Denver Nuggets win and cover ATS, 124–116.
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