The Nuggets are starting to realize that last year's team, with Jamal Murray and Jerami Grant, was much better than this year's version. The Blazers are playing their best basketball of the season, as they won 10 of 12 to finish the regular season and cruised to a Game 1 victory. Why expect anything different in Game 2? The Blazers will win this straight up.

The Trail Blazers have covered eight consecutive road games. They’ve also dominated the Denver Nuggets, as they concluded the season with a 132-116 victory and followed it up with a 14-point win in Game 1. Look for Portland to continue to have success with its eight-man rotation. Play the Blazers.