Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers NBA Playoffs Odds and Game 6 Pick – June 3rd, 2021

By Carlos Chacon • June 3, 2021

The Denver Nuggets get an advantage after winning Game 5 of the series and are now a win away from moving to the next round of the playoffs. After double overtime, it was the Nuggets who claimed victory in a 147-140 thriller that gave us some of the best playoff basketball so far. Damian Lillard’s performance brought everyone on the edge of their seats after the guard recorded 55 points and 10 assists to stretch the game beyond regulation. Meanwhile, Nikola Jokic was the Nuggets’ talisman for the night after finishing with 38 points, 11 rebounds, and 9 assists.

The last game’s affairs make everyone more excited for the Nuggets vs. Blazers Game 6. With that, the NitroBetting news team gets you ready with a preview of the upcoming game, including important team and player information, the latest NBA odds, timely betting trends, and our very own expert betting predictions. Don’t forget to check out our online BTC sportsbook for all the latest sports betting odds and lines.

Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Game 6 Information

When: Thursday, June 3, 2021, 8:00 PM ET
Where: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
TV: NBA TV / ESPN
Radio: 98.7 FM KTAR (Nuggets) // 710AM ESPNLA (Trail Blazers)
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
NBA Betting Odds: Portland Trail Blazers -204 / OU: 227.5

Why Bet on the Denver Nuggets?

It was a hard-fought win for the Nuggets to take the 3-2 series lead. They recovered well from a loss in Game 4, with Nikola Jokic driving the team’s offense from start to finish. He covered his role well and made up for a mediocre shooting night by creating plays and shooting opportunities for his team while staying strong in the paint.

Monte Morris also stepped up for the Nuggets after his best-ever performance in a playoff match. He came off the bench to put up 28 points and hit 4 of 9 attempts from beyond the arc. On top of that, Michael Porter Jr. was on fire after playing his best game of the series with 26 points and 12 rebounds.

Once again, the Nuggets will be looking at Nikola Jokic to run the offense. As it stands, Jokic leads his team in scoring and rebounds in the series, averaging 32.5 points and 11 rebounds per game. Following an impressive showcase at Game 5, he is expected to make significant contributions on both ends of the court.

Why Bet on the Portland Trail Blazers?

The Blazers get home court advantage in Game 6 and are perfectly capable of leveling the series to force a Game 7. If CJ McCollum and Norman Powell can bounce back from a poor shooting night, they can put more pressure on the Nuggets. But we can’t talk about the Blazers without going over Damian Lillard’s show in the last game.

Despite failing to overcome the Nuggets in the second overtime, the guard was sensational in Game 5 as he ended the night with 55 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds. He was the sole carrier of the team and we hope to witness another spectacular act from the guard on Thursday night.

Damian Lillard is expected to lead the charge in Game 6. In the series, he’s averaged 35.6 points and hands out an average of 9.6 assists per game, so there’s no question that Lillard will be the focal point for the Blazers’ offense. After converting 12 of 17 three-point attempts in Game 5, we see Lillard making tough clutch shots that can eventually help the team move on to the next round of the playoffs.

Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Betting Trends

The Nuggets are 3-2 in their last 5 away games.
The Nuggets are 3-2 against the spread in their last 5 away games.
The totals have gone over 7 times in the Nuggets’ last 10 games.
The Trail Blazers are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
The Trail Blazers are 5-5 against the spread in their last 10 home games.
The totals have gone over in 6 of the Blazers’ last 10 games.

Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Expert Betting Prediction

This is a tightly contested series that made us believe that both teams deserve a spot in the next round. However, only one can get through, promising us action-packed games in return. If Lillard can continue his pace and produce outstanding numbers while his teammates provide consistent support, they can take this one away from the Nuggets.

On the other hand, the Nuggets will look to close this one out to get some rest before the next round. They might not have the upper hand this time as they will be playing in front of the Portland home crowd, they can easily cover the spread and take the win if they stay composed from start to end.

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