The Denver Nuggets are in pull position as they have a chance to close out the series and advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs. I don't think the Portland Trail Blazers are ready to give up just yet though.

The Blazers showed amazing grit last time out as they battled back from an early 22-point hole, and the game needed not only one but two overtime periods to decide a winner. The Nuggets eventually came though as a home favorite, but note that they're 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.

Trail Blazers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games as a favorite and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss.

I fully expect the do-or-die Blazers to take this one and force a Game 7.

10* play on Portland Trail Blazers.