The Thunder are set to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, Jan 11. The game is scheduled for 8:00 ET while airing on BSO. Oklahoma City enters this game as 13-point favorites with the total set at 235.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Thunder vs Trail Blazers predictions below.
Thunder vs. Trail Blazers Odds
- Spread: Thunder -13
- Total 235.5
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Jan 11
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City OK
- TV: BSO
Trail Blazers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Trail Blazers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Portland has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 106 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 1-4.
Thunder Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Thunder have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last three home games, the Thunder have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 126 points per game in these contests.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Thunder have a straight up record of 8-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.
Can Portland Pull Off a Road Win?
When looking at the Trail Blazers overall record of 10-26, they are 1-2 in their last three games. In Western Conference matchups, the Trail Blazers are 5-20 while going 5-6 in non-conference games.
On the road, the Trail Blazers offense is 30th in the league, scoring 106.4 PPG. Overall, they rank 29th in scoring with 108.3 PPG. Jerami Grant leads the team in scoring at 21.8 PPG, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 16.2 PPG.
So far this season, the Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 116.2 points per game, which is 17th in the NBA. On the road, they are also giving up 116.2 points per contest, which is 15th in the league.
One area where the Blazers have excelled is in steals, as they are 3rd in the NBA at 8.3 per game. However, they have struggled on the defensive glass, ranking 30th in defensive rebounds per game.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, Portland has been excellent, allowing just 33.7% shooting from beyond the arc. In terms of three-pointers made allowed per game, they are 3rd in the league at 11.3.
Will Oklahoma City Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Coming into today’s game, the Thunder have won two in a row and are 25-11 overall. They currently hold the 2nd spot in both the Western Conference and Northwest division.
In their game against the Heat, Oklahoma City scored a total of 128 points, which is higher than their season-average of 122.3 points per game. When looking at their offense, the Thunder have the 2nd highest field goal percentage in the league at 50%. When it comes to three-pointers, they are 1st in percentage and 11th in made three-pointers.
Coming into tonight’s game, the Thunder are giving up 114.8 points per game, which is 15th in the NBA. Oklahoma City has been very good at defending the paint, ranking 2nd in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 51.1%. They are also 1st in the NBA in blocked shots at 6.4 per game.
Over their last five games, the Thunder have allowed 127.2 points per game, which is 28th during that stretch. Opponents have also been able to get to the free-throw line at a high rate, making 26.2 free throws per game, which is 30th in the league.
On the season, opponents have made 13.9 three-pointers per game vs. the Thunder, which is 25th in the NBA. In terms of three-point shooting percentage allowed, Oklahoma City is 25th at 36.6%.
Thunder vs. Trail Blazers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Anfernee Simons and his points prop of 22.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -110. Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with a stat line of 22 points, 3 and 5 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 22.5.
- The Prop: Anfernee Simons Under 22.5 Points (-110)
Thunder vs. Trail Blazers Predictions
The Thunder is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 119-103. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Thunder at -13.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 235.5 and given that our model is projecting 222 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Thunder -13 | at Fanduel Sportsbook