Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers prediction: Why Denver is favored to win Friday's NBA game [10/31/2025]

The Portland Trail Blazers will take on the favored Denver Nuggets in NBA action at Moda Center on Friday, beginning at 10:00PM ET.

Based on updated simulations and today’s injury reports, Dimers' proven NBA model projects the Nuggets as the most likely winner of the Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Trail Blazers lineup will feature stars like Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe and Jerami Grant, while the Nuggets will rely on Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Nuggets vs. Blazers prediction: Who will win, cover the spread?

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's NBA matchup between the Nuggets and Trail Blazers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Nuggets a 69% chance of defeating the Trail Blazers. Our predicted final score has the Nuggets winning 122-116.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Nuggets and Trail Blazers each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 239.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.

Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers odds

We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Nuggets	Trail Blazers
Spread	-5.5 (-105)	+5.5 (-110)
Moneyline	-230	+195
Total	o239.5 (-110)	u239.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Spread	Nuggets -5.5	-105
Moneyline	Nuggets	-230
Total	Under 239.5	-105

According to our best NBA bets for Friday, the top play to make on this game is Under 239.5 total points.

Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers player props

NBA prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on Friday's Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Moda Center.

Nikola Jokic is expected to lead the Nuggets with 25 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, while Deni Avdija is projected to have 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the Trail Blazers.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every game this season.

Nuggets prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Nuggets are:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Nikola Jokic	25	12	11	2
Jamal Murray	21	4	5	2
Aaron Gordon	16	5	3	2
Cameron Johnson	14	3	3	2
Christian Braun	13	5	3	1

Trail Blazers prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Trail Blazers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Deni Avdija	21	7	5	2
Shaedon Sharpe	18	4	2	2
Jerami Grant	15	3	2	2
Jrue Holiday	15	4	6	2
Toumani Camara	13	5	3	2

Nuggets vs. Blazers game-day updates and essential details

Friday's game between the Trail Blazers and Nuggets at Moda Center is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trail Blazers
• Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
• Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
• Venue: Moda Center

Conclusion

We predict the Nuggets, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat the Trail Blazers on Friday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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