Trail Blazers vs Nuggets Prediction and NBA Tips - 21 February 2026
Last updated: Feb 21, 2026, 3:09AM | Published: Feb 20, 2026, 5:05PM
The Portland Trail Blazers will take on the Denver Nuggets in NBA action at Moda Center on Saturday, beginning at 2:00pm AEDT.
With star players Deni Avdija, Jerami Grant and Jrue Holiday, the Trail Blazers are aiming to beat a Nuggets team that includes Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Cameron Johnson.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Trail Blazers vs Nuggets game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Portland vs Denver NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Nuggets a 58% chance of beating the Trail Blazers at Moda Center.
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Moda Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Trail Blazers $1.87, Nuggets $1.95
- Line: Trail Blazers -1 ($1.91), Nuggets +1 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 240 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Trail Blazers at $1.87 and the Nuggets at $1.95.
The Trail Blazers are listed as 1-point favourites against the Nuggets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Nuggets (+1) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 240 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Trail Blazers and the Nuggets have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 240-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Portland at $1.87 with Bet365
- Line: Trail Blazers -1 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 240 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Trail Blazers vs Nuggets betting tips are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Nuggets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Trail Blazers to win is our preferred option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Trail Blazers vs Nuggets at Moda Center on Saturday is the Nuggets winning 120-118.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Portland vs Denver game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Trail Blazers vs Nuggets prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the Portland vs Denver game.
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Trail Blazers vs Nuggets: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Trail Blazers and Nuggets at Moda Center is scheduled to tip off at 2:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets
- Date: Saturday 21 February 2026
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Moda Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Portland vs Denver predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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