Portland Trailblazers vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Pick Prediction 6/1/2021 by Tony T.
Trailblazers at Nuggets—NBA free pick is Portland Trailblazers -1.5. Portland has a size advantage is this series. Portland is overly dependent on Lillard and McCollum to carry this team. The supporting cast for the Trailblazers have not been consistent. Carmelo Anthony is not strong defensively and a target for the Denver offense to run through for high percentage buckets near the basket. At their home court in this series the Nuggets rank third in offensive efficiency with 124.7 points per 100 possessions and shooting 52%. Portland will struggle defending around the rim. Play Portland -1.5.