NBA Odds: Nuggets vs Trail Blazers

The division rival Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at Rose Garden. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Nuggets got off to a slow start but roared back in the second half for a 114-105 victory over the Jazz on Wednesday. The Nuggets covered the 5.5-point spread, while the 219 points made it OVER the posted total of 209. Carmelo Anthony led the way with 30 points, eight rebounds and five assists, while Chauncey Billups added 25 in the win. Travis Outlaw drained 23 points off the bench to lead the Trail Blazers past the Rockets 96-87 on Tuesday night. Portland covered as 8.5-point home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 185-point total listed by oddsmakers. Team records: Denver: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS Portland: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS Denver most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Memphis are 7-3 After playing Utah are 7-3 After a win are 5-5 Portland most recently: When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Houston are 5-5 After playing Houston are 4-6 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Denver's last 6 games when playing Portland The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Denver's last 13 games on the road Denver is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games when playing Portland The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 5 games Portland is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 6 games when playing Denver Portland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games Next up: Denver home to Memphis, Sunday, November 1 Portland at Houston, Saturday, October 31