The Trail Blazers are set to face the Washington Wizards on Thursday, Dec 21. The game is scheduled for 10:00 ET while airing on ROOT. Portland enters this game as 3.5-point favorites with the total set at 241. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Trail Blazers vs Wizards predictions below.
Trail Blazers vs. Wizards Odds
- Spread: Trail Blazers -3.5
- Total 241
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Dec 21
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Moda Center, Portland OR
- TV: ROOT
Wizards Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Washington has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 0-5 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 2-8. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
Trail Blazers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Trail Blazers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five home contests, Portland has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 112 points per game.
- As the betting favorite, the Trail Blazers have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
Is a Road Win Possible for Washington?
So far this season, the Wizards are 4-22 overall and have gone 1-2 in their last three games. At home, the Wizards are 2-8 compared to their 2-14 mark on the road.
In their latest game, Washington’s offense looked good, scoring 131 points against the Kings. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 51.8% and made 25/30 free throws. Currently leading the team in scoring is Kyle Kuzma who comes into today’s matchup averaging 23.2. Jordan Poole also heads into the game with a PPG average of 17.4.
Looking at the Wizards defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 126.8 points per game (30).
In their previous matchup vs. the Kings, the Wizards’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 51% leading to 143 points.
Does Portland Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Heading into today’s game vs. the Wizards, the Trail Blazers are looking to improve their record of 7-19. In the Western Conference, the Trail Blazers are currently 14th and are 5th in the Northwest division.
In their most recent game, the Trail Blazers’ offense tallied 109 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 107.7 points per game. Anfernee Simons led the team in scoring, putting up 23 points. Additionally, Jerami Grant contributed 22 points for the Trail Blazers.
Currently, the Trail Blazers’ defense holds the 18 rank in the NBA, allowing 114.2 points per game.
Most recently, the Trail Blazers’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 104 points to the Suns.
Trail Blazers vs. Wizards Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Anfernee Simons and his points prop of 26.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -127. In this game against the Trail Blazers, we suggest betting on the under for Anfernee Simons and his points prop set at 26.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 15.
- The Prop: Anfernee Simons Under 26.5 Points (-127)
Trail Blazers vs. Wizards Predictions
As the underdogs with a spread of +3.5, we recommend going with the Wizards on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 241 and given that our model is projecting 217 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Wizards +3.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook