Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction & Picks : Full Breakdown & Bets

Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets) Under 13.5 Rebounds (-127)

As the Denver Nuggets gear up to host the Portland Trail Blazers, all eyes will be on Nikola Jokic, but it might be wise to lean towards the under on his rebounding total at 13.5. While Jokic has been a rebounding machine lately, averaging 15.2 boards over his last five games, a deeper look reveals some telling patterns. Against the Blazers, he's pulled down an average of 11.8 rebounds, and in their recent outings at home, that number barely nudges up to 13.2.With a solid hit rate of 8 out of the last 12 games at home, he's shown he can be selective in his rebounding efforts, especially in a game where the Nuggets might dominate possession. Expect Jokic to focus more on playmaking and less on crashing the boards against a Portland squad that hasn't been particularly challenging on the glass. The under could just be the smart play here.