For your Trail Blazers vs. Nets predictions needs, we’ve got you covered as the Nets hit the road to face the Trail Blazers on Wednesday, Jan 17 at 10:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 224, with the Nets favored by 6 on the road. Check out our Trail Blazers vs. Nets player props and predictions.
Trail Blazers vs. Nets Odds
- Spread: Nets -6
- Total 224
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 17
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Moda Center, Portland OR
- TV: ROOT
Nets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Nets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-3-1 vs. the spread.
- Across the Nets last five road games, the team averaged 100 points per game while allowing 113. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-5, while going 0-5 straight-up.
- The last five games that Brooklyn was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 2-3 straight up.
Trail Blazers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Trail Blazers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three home games, Portland has an ATS record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 84 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 2-8. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-7.
Can Brooklyn Secure a Road Victory?
Heading into today’s game vs. the Trail Blazers, the Nets have a 16-23 record and are hoping to end a three game losing skid. At home, the Nets are 10-10 compared to a 6-13 record on the road.
In their most recent game, the Nets struggled to score, finishing well below their season average of 114.1 points per game. They only managed to put up 95 points while shooting 34.3% from the field. Overall, the Nets have had trouble getting to the free-throw line this season, ranking 20th in free-throw attempts per game. Currently, they are shooting 45% from the field.
So far this season, the Brooklyn Nets have been an average defensive team, ranking 17th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 115.9. On the road, they have been slightly worse, giving up 118.8 points per game, which is 20th in the league.
One area where the Nets have struggled defensively is defending the three-point line. On the season, they are 27th in three-pointers made allowed per game at 14.0. Over their last five games, they have been a little bit better in that area, ranking 14th in three-point percentage allowed at 37.1%.
Despite being one of the best rebounding teams in the league, Brooklyn is just 29th in steals per game at 6.5. They have also been a below-average shot-blocking team, ranking 11th in the NBA in blocked shots per game.
Can Portland Secure a Home Victory?
Heading into their matchup with the Nets, the Trail Blazers are 10-29 on the season and are hoping to end their four game skid. Against Western Conference teams, the Trail Blazers are 5-23 and have gone 5-6 in non-conference play.
In their last game, the Trail Blazers had a strong offensive showing, scoring 116 points vs. the Suns. This is higher than their season average of 107.3 points per game. Scoot Henderson led the way for the Trail Blazers with 33 points, while Anfernee Simons chipped in 28 points.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Portland Trail Blazers’ defense is giving up 117.1 points per game, which is 19th in the NBA. Over their last five games, they have given up 124.2 points per contest, which is 27th in the league over that span.
This season, opponents have made just 34.2% of their three-point attempts against the Blazers, which is 3rd in the NBA. In terms of steals, Portland is 3rd in the league at 8.3 per game. However, they are just 23rd in blocked shots and 30th in defensive rebounds per contest.
So far this season, opponents have scored more than their season average in 61.5% of games vs. the Blazers. In terms of field goal percentage, Portland is 26th in the league at 49.9%. Over their last five games, they have allowed opponents to shoot 52.9% from the field and 61.8% from two-point range.
Trail Blazers vs. Nets Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Mikal Bridges and his points prop of 24.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -119 while the under is at -115.
In this game against the Trail Blazers, we suggest betting on the under for Mikal Bridges and his points prop set at 24.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 22.
- The Prop: Mikal Bridges Under 24.5 Points (-115)
Trail Blazers vs. Nets Predictions
The Nets is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 108-100. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Nets at -6.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 224, and our model predicts the Nets and Trail Blazers to score a combined 208 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Nets -6 | at Fanduel Sportsbook