The Trail Blazers have already shown a propensity to keep this Nuggets team quiet, which is a requisite to win playoffs series against one of the best teams in the NBA. Damian Lillard went off in game 2 but couldn't help stave off Nikola Jokic. That won't happen with home-court advantage as McCullum and Anthony should step up as well on the home court. The Blazers will play with confidence and incredible skill to put away the Nuggets in game 3 by more than one possession.
Lastly teams that won gm #1 as an away dog and lost gm #2 are 20-7 SU in game 3.
Denver only 7-16 ATS as a small Fav or an away dog. Portland is 18-5 SU as a home favorite off a loss.
We are backing Portland tonight!