NBA Basketball Betting: Portland at Denver

by Elizabeth Fairview  |  March 5th, 2009
Carmelo Anthony
With Carmelo Anthony expected back from a brief suspension, the Denver Nuggets look to avoid their third straight loss and increase a slim division lead as they meet the Portland Trail Blazers tonight. (AI Wire Images)

Portland has won three in a row and six of its last eight to move within one-half game of Denver heading into the teams' third meeting of the season. Each has won on their home court.

Having Anthony back should certainly help the Nuggets, who have won 16 of their last 18 at home against Portland, including a 97-89 victory on Dec. 22.

Over their last seven games, the Nuggets are averaging 5.5 points fewer than their 102.8 season average. They also are allowing five more points than the 100.4 they are giving up in 2008-09.

Brandon Roy is averaging 22.7 points this season, but was held to eight on 3-of-11 shooting in this season's loss at Denver. Get the best in NBA basketball betting in the Bodog online sportsbook.

 
 
 

 

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