Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets) Under 23.5 Rebounds + Assists (+102)

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As the Denver Nuggets host the Portland Trail Blazers, all eyes are on Nikola Jokic, but this might be the perfect spot to back the Under on his combined rebounds and assists at 23.5. While Jokic has been a force, averaging a hefty 15.2 rebounds and 12.8 assists over his last five games, there's a subtle shift happening at home against the Blazers. Historically, he's hit just 20.78 in this matchup, with his average against Portland dipping to 20.2 total when playing at home. Plus, his recent home stats reflect a slight cooling off, hitting the Under in two out of his last three games. With the Blazers often tightening up in the paint and Jokic's numbers suggesting a regression, betting the Under here feels like a savvy choice. Sometimes, even the stars have an off night, and tonight could be just that for Jokic.

Donovan Clingan (Portland Trail Blazers) Under 13.5 Rebounds + Assists (+102)

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As the Portland Trail Blazers head to Denver, all eyes will be on Donovan Clingan, but targeting the under on his combined rebounds and assists at 13.5 could be a smart play. Clingan's recent performances reveal a tendency to dip when playing away, averaging just 10.6 rebounds and 2 assists on the road. Against the Nuggets, his numbers get even tighter, with just 1 assist per game in their last five encounters. While he's been strong on the boards overall, his average of 12.8 rebounds against Denver doesn't quite carry the weight needed to surpass that 13.5 mark when you factor in his recent form. Plus, with a hit rate of only 50% in his last 14 away games, it feels like a perfect storm to back the under here. Expect Clingan to struggle to find his rhythm in the altitude, making this a bet worth considering.

Donovan Clingan (Portland Trail Blazers) Under 11.5 Rebounds (-102)

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As the Trail Blazers head to Denver, eyes will be on Donovan Clingan, but betting on him to fall under 11.5 rebounds seems wise. Sure, he's shown a knack for crashing the boards, averaging 10.6 rebounds in his last handful of away games. Yet, against the Nuggets, he's faced some struggles, averaging just 13.3 rebounds per game over his last five matchups, with a slight dip when playing on the road. With his recent performance yielding only 10 rebounds overall, the numbers tell a compelling story. Clingan's hit rate has been solid, but with Denver's frontcourt providing a unique challenge, we might just see him fall short this time around. Add in the altitude factor that often leaves players gasping for air, and it's becoming clearer: taking the under on Clingan's rebounds is likely the way to go.

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