Photo: Amanda Loman / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images
The Portland Trail Blazers (27-29) host the Denver Nuggets (35-21) after winning three straight home games. The Nuggets are favored by just 1.5 points in the matchup, which tips at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up.
Listen to the game on Rip City Radio 620 Portland
Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final score of Nuggets 119, Trail Blazers 118.
- Moneyline Pick: Nuggets (-116)
- Total Pick: Under 241.5 (computer predicts 235.6 points)
- Pick ATS: Trail Blazers (+1.5)
Recent Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 | Nuggets | -5.5 | 240 | -230 | +189 | 109-107 POR |
| 3/21/2025 | Nuggets | -1.5 | 227.5 | -126 | +106 | 128-109 POR |
| 2/12/2025 | Nuggets | -9 | 231.5 | -385 | +303 | 132-121 DEN |
| 2/10/2025 | Nuggets | -9.5 | 229.5 | -433 | +336 | 146-117 DEN |
| 12/19/2024 | Nuggets | -8.5 | 234.5 | -357 | +282 | 126-124 POR |
Nuggets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Denver has gone 31-25-0 ATS this season.
- The Nuggets have a 19-18 record against the spread in games they were favored by 1.5 points or more this season.
- A total of 34 of Denver's 56 games with a set total have hit the over (60.7%).
- The Nuggets have been favorites in 37 games this season and won 26 (70.3%) of those contests.
- This season, Denver has won 25 of its 36 games, or 69.4%, when favored by at least -116 on the moneyline.
Trail Blazers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Portland has gone 30-26-0 ATS this season.
- The Trail Blazers have a 20-15 record against the spread this season when an underdog by 1.5 points or more.
- A total of 30 of Portland's 56 games with a set total have hit the over (53.6%).
- The Trail Blazers have compiled a 12-22 record in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 35.3% of those games).
- Portland has a record of 11-22 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of -102 or longer (33.3%).
Looking for NBA tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.
Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Injury Report
Nuggets
Nuggets:
Peyton Watson: Out (Hamstring),
Aaron Gordon: Out (Hamstring),
Tamar Bates: Out (Foot),
Jamal Murray: Questionable (Hamstring),
Jalen Pickett: Probable (Knee)
Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers:
Damian Lillard: Out For Season (Achilles),
Shaedon Sharpe: Out (Calf),
Matisse Thybulle: Questionable (Knee),
Kris Murray: Questionable (Back)
Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, February 20, 2026
- Game time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV channel: KUNP and ALT
- Location: Portland, Oregon
- Arena: Moda Center
Sign up for NBA League Pass to get access to games, live and on-demand, and more for the entire season and offseason.