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Golden State Warriors at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Golden State Warriors at Portland Trail Blazers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Golden State Warriors (44-35) and Portland Trail Blazers (21-58) meet at Moda Center Thursday. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Warriors vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Warriors lead 3-0

The Warriors have clinched a spot in the play-in tournament but their seed is yet to be determined as they play their final road game of the regular season Thursday. They are in 10th place and a half-game behind the Los Angeles Lakers. They have won back-to-back games, and 8 of their last 9, and are coming off a 134-120 road win over the Lakers Tuesday as 2-point favorites.

The Blazers have been eliminated from postseason contention and own the 2nd-worst record in the West. They are coming off a 110-100 loss to New Orleans Tuesday, covering the 14-point spread as underdogs. They have lost 2 games in a row and 12 of their last 14.

Warriors at Trail Blazers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Warriors -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100) | Trail Blazers +650 (bet $100 to win $650)
Against the spread (ATS): Warriors -14.5 (-105) | Trail Blazers +14.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Warriors at Trail Blazers key injuries

Warriors

F Draymond Green (knee) questionable
G Klay Thompson (knee) questionable

Trail Blazers

G Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) out
F Jerami Grant (hamstring) out
G Shaedon Sharpe (abdominal) out
G Anfernee Simons (knee) out
F Matisse Thybulle (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Warriors at Trail Blazers picks and predictions

Prediction

Warriors 118, Trail Blazers 106

Moneyline

The Trail Blazers’ only 2 wins in their last 14 games were over the Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards, 2 other teams with at least 60 losses this season.

The Warriors (-1000) have won 8 of their last 9 games.

The Blazers aren’t a good bet the way they are playing, and the Warriors are a bad bet because of the value.

PASS.

Against the spread

In 3 matchups this season, the Warriors have not beaten the Blazers by more than 10 points.

Of the Blazers’ last 12 losses, only 3 have been by more than 14.

Five of the Warriors’ last 8 wins have been by fewer than 15 points.

BET TRAIL BLAZERS +14.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The last 2 meetings between these teams have had totals of more than 222 points.

Three of the Warriors’ last 4 games, and 4 of their last 6, have had totals higher than this game’s projection.

Only 1 of the last 6 games for Portland has had a total higher than Thursday’s projection.

But Golden State has scored 118 or more in 3 of its last 4.

BET OVER 222.5 (-105).

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New Orleans Pelicans at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New Orleans Pelicans at Portland Trail Blazers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New Orleans Pelicans (46-32) make the 2nd stop on a 4-game road trip against the Portland Trail Blazers (21-57) Tuesday. Tip-off at Moda Center is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Pelicans lead 2-0

The Pelicans kicked off the road trip with a 113-105 win as 5.5-point underdogs at the Phoenix Suns Sunday as the Under (221) cashed. That halted a 4-game losing streak and an 0-4 against-the-spread (ATS) non-cover skid. The Pelicans are just 2-6 ATS in their past 8 games.

The Trail Blazers were spanked 124-107 by the Boston Celtics last time out on Sunday, but they pushed against the number as 17-point underdogs. Portland won its previous games, which were in Charlotte and Washington, and it is a respectable 3-0-1 ATS in the past 4 contests, with the total going low in 3 of the past 4 outings.

Pelicans at Trail Blazers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:14 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100) | Trail Blazers +625 (bet $100 to win $625)
Against the spread: Pelicans -13.5 (-110) | Trail Blazers +13.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 213.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pelicans at Trail Blazers key injuries

Pelicans

G Dyson Daniels (knee) questionable
F Brandon Ingram (knee) out
F Naji Marshall (shoulder) out

Trail Blazers

F Jerami Grant (hamstring) out
C Matisse Thybulle (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pelicans at Trail Blazers picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 115, Trail Blazers 104

Moneyline

The Pelicans (-1000) will set you back 10 times the potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward. Plus, while the Trail Blazers (+625) are a little banged up at the moment, they have at least been competitive, and haven’t shown any signs of throwing in the towel lately.

PASS.

Against the spread

The TRAIL BLAZERS +13.5 (-110) are worth a look as this is an awful big number to catch at home.

The Pelicans have covered just once in the past 5 games, while going a dismal 2-6 ATS in the past 8 outings.

On the flip side, Portland is a solid 3-0-1 ATS in the past 4 games, and it is a respectable 3-3-1 ATS in the past 7 tries as a double-digit underdog, including each of the past 2 at home against the Denver Nuggets and LA Clippers.

Over/Under

OVER 213.5 (-115) is the way to go in this Western Conference clash.

The Under cashed in Phoenix Sunday for the Pelicans, but the Over is 3-1 in their past 4 games.

For Portland, the Over cashed last time out in Boston, and the total has ended up going high in 8 of the past 12 games, including the most recent meeting with the Pelicans March 16 in NOLA.

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Portland Trail Blazers at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Portland Trail Blazers at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Portland Trail Blazers (19-56) pay a visit to the Charlotte Hornets (18-57) Wednesday. Tip-off from Spectrum Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Charlotte leads 1-0 with a 93-80 road win on Feb. 25

Portland lost 104-103 to the Orlando Magic Monday, covering as a 17-point road underdog. Portland played very well in the loss, but it wasn’t able to overcome each of Orlando’s starting 5 scoring at least 14 points. The Blazers have lost 10 consecutive games.

Charlotte was handed a 118-104 loss by the Boston Celtics Monday, covering as an 18-point home underdog. The Hornets were outrebounded 51-40 and allowed the Celtics to score 30 or more points in 2 quarters in the loss. Charlotte has lost 3 consecutive games and is only 1-8 in its last 9.

Trail Blazers at Hornets odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:23 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +116 (bet $100 to win $116) | Hornets -136 (bet $136 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +2.5 (-110) | Hornets -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 213 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Trail Blazers at Hornets key injuries

Trail Blazers

F Jerami Grant (hamstring) doubtful

Hornets

F Miles Bridges (wrist) questionable
F Brandon Miller (wrist) questionable
F Grant Williams (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Trail Blazers at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Hornets 101, Trail Blazers 100

Moneyline

LEAN HORNETS (-136).

Charlotte has been the slightly better team recently and will have more talent available if Brides, Miller, and Williams can play. Both teams are bad, but I expect the Hornets to pick up the win here especially if they aren’t missing these 3 starters.

This is only a lean because both teams have been very cold recently and because both teams have a lot of injuries that will impact this game.

Against the spread

LEAN TRAIL BLAZERS +2.5 (-110).

Portland has covered the spread in 3 of its last 4 matchups vs. Charlotte and is 6-4 ATS in its last 10 meetings with the Hornets. The Trail Blazers have also been the slightly better team ATS this season, covering in 35 games while the Hornets have covered in only 30 games.

This is only a lean because Portland has been so cold recently and is missing so many key players.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 213 (-110).

The Under hit in Portland’s last game and is 2-1 in Charlotte’s last 3 games vs. Western Conference opponents. The Under has also hit in each of the last 3 Portland-Charlotte matchups.

The Under is also much safer here because of injuries to both teams. With both teams, especially Portland, missing so much talent, it will be hard for either team to find much offense.

Be aware that the Over has been safer in each team’s last 10 games overall.

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Portland Trail Blazers at Orlando Magic odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Portland Trail Blazers at Orlando Magic odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Portland Trail Blazers (19-55) and Orlando Magic (43-31) meet Monday at Kia Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Magic odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Magic lead 1-0

The Trail Blazers have started 0-3 on their current 7-game road trip. They are coming off of a 60-point loss Friday night to the Miami Heat. Portland failed to cover the spread as a 14-point underdog in the 142-82 loss as the Over (207.5) cashed. Four Heat players scored 20 points or more, and the team had 17 steals in the victory. The Trail Blazers hit just 5 of 30 (16.7%) from long range. Portland has lost 9 straight games.

Orlando snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 118-88 win against the Memphis Grizzlies Saturday night. It covered the spread as a 13-point favorite, and the Under (209) cashed. Four Magic starters scored in double figures, led by C Wendell Carter Jr., who had a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds. He also added 2 assists, 2 steals and a block. The Magic are currently in 5th place in the Eastern Conference.

The Magic have won 3 of the last 4 games against the Trail Blazers. In their most recent meeting (Oct. 27), Orlando won 102-97 as a 5-point favorite with the Under (220.5) cashing in Portland.

Trail Blazers at Magic odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 11:45 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +900 (bet $100 to win $900) | Magic -1600 (bet $1,600 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +16.5 (-112) | Magic -16.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 209 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Trail Blazers at Magic key injuries

Trail Blazers

G Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) out
F Jerami Grant (hamstring) doubtful
G Shaedon Sharpe (abdominal) out
G Anfernee Simons (knee) out
F Matisse Thybulle (ankle) out

Magic

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Trail Blazers at Magic picks and predictions

Prediction

Magic 110, Trail Blazers 95

Moneyline

PASS.

You should avoid betting the Magic (-1600), as the juice is too much. Bet the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

PASS.

I hate to avoid a bet, but I do not see an edge in this game. Both teams are 1-3 in their last 4 ATS. Orlando has covered in 3 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings, but none of those had a number this big. The Magic will win this game without much doubt in my mind, but will they cover this number? I don’t know, which is why I’m going to stay away.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 209 (-110).

The Under has cashed in 4 of their last 5 head-to-head meetings.

Portland has scored over 110 in just 2 of their last 11 games.

The Under has hit in 8 of Orlando’s last 10 games. The Magic like to play at a slower pace and are ranked 24th in the league in possessions per game, while Portland is 17th.

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Portland Trail Blazers at Miami Heat odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Portland Trail Blazers at Miami Heat odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Miami Heat (39-33) welcome the Portland Trail Blazers (19-54) to the Kaseya Center Friday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Heat odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Heat lead 1-0 after 106-96 win on Feb. 27, covering as a 7-point road favorite

The Heat are coming off a 113-92 home loss to the Golden State Warriors Tuesday, failing to cover as a 4.5-point underdog. They have lost 3 of their last 5 games and are 2-4 against the spread (ATS) over their last 6. Miami is 34-37-1 ATS on the season. It is led by F Jimmy Butler, who is averaging 21.4 points per game (PPG).

The Trail Blazers lost to the Atlanta Hawks 120-106 Wednesday, failing to cover as an 11.5-point road underdog. They have lost 8 in a row yet are 3-5-1 ATS in that span. Portland is 34-38-1 ATS on the season. The Blazers have lost 2 straight by 14 points or more.

Trail Blazers at Heat odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:29 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +700 (bet $100 to win $700) | Heat -1100 (bet $1,100 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +14 (-110) | Heat -14 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 210 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Trail Blazers at Heat key injuries

Trail Blazers

C Deandre Ayton (elbow) questionable
G Malcolm Brogan (elbow) out
F Jerami Grant (hamstring) doubtful
G Shaedon Sharpe (abdominal) out
G Anfernee Simons (knee) out

Heat

G Jimmy Butler (head) probable
G Tyler Herro (foot) out
F Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ankle) probable
G Caleb Martin (ankle) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Trail Blazers at Heat picks and predictions

Prediction

Heat 119, Trail Blazers 103

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no value here either way, especially as the Blazers are without several of their top options. Avoid a moneyline play.

Against the spread

BET HEAT -14 (-110).

The Trail Blazers will likely be missing their top 3 scoring options and could be without 4 of their top 5. If Ayton and Grant miss this one, they’ll be without their top 5 offensive weapons. That’s difficult to recover from against a Heat team contending for a playoff spot.

Portland is also just 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games as a double-digit underdog and 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 as an underdog of 10 or more. Since the beginning of February, the Heat are 14-10 ATS.

Miami has the scoring in G Terry Rozier (19.7 PPG) and Butler to pull away early and keep this one at a distance. Take HEAT -14 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 209 (-110).

The Blazers have gone Over in 6 of their last 7 games, scoring at least 106 in 3 of their last 4. Portland’s defense has also left a good bit to be desired, allowing at least 110 points in 7 straight games.

The Heat have allowed 3 of their last 4 opponents to score at least 104 points and have scored at least 108 in 5 of their last 7 games as a favorite. Considering those trends and this low total, back OVER 219 (-110).

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Portland Trail Blazers at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Portland Trail Blazers at Atlanta Hawks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Portland Trail Blazers (19-53) face off against the Atlanta Hawks (32-39) Wednesday. Tip-off from State Farm Arena is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Portland leads 1-0 — won 106-102 at home March 13

Portland was routed 110-92 by the Houston Rockets Monday while failing to cover as a 14.5-point road underdog. The Blazers shot only 21.2% from deep while losing the turnover battle 16-8 in the loss. Portland was outscored 63-41 in the 2nd half in losing its 7th consecutive game.

Atlanta rallied to pick up a 120-118 win over the Boston Celtics Monday, covering as a big 10.5-point home underdog. Atlanta was down 30 at one point, but outscored Boston 64-44 in the 2nd half to pick up the comeback win. The Hawks have won back-to-back games, taking the first 2 of a current 5-game homestand.

Trail Blazers at Hawks odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:11 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +440 (bet $100 to win $440) | Hawks -590 (bet $590 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +11 (-106) | Hawks -11 (-114)
Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Trail Blazers at Hawks key injuries

Trail Blazers

C Deandre Ayton (elbow) questionable
G Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) out
F Jerami Grant (hamstring) doubtful
G Anfernee Simons (knee) out
F Matisse Thybulle (ankle) questionable

Hawks

F Jalen Johnson (ankle) out
G Dejounte Murray (back) questionable
F Onyeka Okongwu (toe) out
G Trae Young (finger) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Trail Blazers at Hawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Hawks 116, Trail Blazers 103

Moneyline

PASS.

Atlanta (-590) should pick up the win, especially if Murray is good to play, but the Hawks are not worth the risk of betting on as such heavy favorites. Bet on the spread and/or O/U instead.

Against the spread

LEAN HAWKS -11 (-114).

Atlanta has covered the spread in back-to-back outings and is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 home games. It has covered in 2 of its last 3 matchups vs. Portland. Atlanta is also 3-1 ATS in its last 4 meetings with Portland in Atlanta.

Be aware that the Blazers have been the much better team ATS this season, and Atlanta’s multitude of key injuries does make this bet even riskier.

Over/Under

BET OVER 214.5 (-110).

The Over has hit in 5 of Portland’s last 6 overall and is 2-1 in its last 3 road games. For Atlanta, the Over is 4-0 in its last 4 games and is 38-33 on the season. The Over has also hit in 3 of the last 4 Portland-Atlanta matchups in Atlanta, being 4-2 in the last 6 meetings overall.

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Portland Trail Blazers at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Portland Trail Blazers at Houston Rockets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Portland Trail Blazers (19-52) visit the Houston Rockets (35-35) on Monday. Tip from Toyota Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

Portland has lost 6 games in a row after falling 114-111 against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday while covering as a 10.5-point home underdog. C Duop Reath scored a game-high 24 points while 6 Portland players scored in double figures. The Trail Blazers shot 46.2% from the field in the loss.

Houston has won 8 games in a row after knocking off the Utah Jazz 147-119 on Saturday to cover as a 10.5-point home favorite. G Jalen Green scored a game-high 41 points on 7-of-11 from 3 while G Fred VanVleet added 34 on 10-of-15 from 3. The Rockets shot 55.7% from the field and 55.1% from beyond the arc in the win.

Trail Blazers at Rockets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:47 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Rockets -700 (bet $700 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +12.5 (-115) | Rockets -12.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Trail Blazers at Rockets key injuries

Trail Blazers

C Deandre Ayton (elbow) questionable
G Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) out
F Jerami Grant (hamstring) doubtful
G Anfernee Simons (knee) questionable
G Matisse Thybulle (ankle) questionable
C Robert Williams III (knee) out

Rockets

C Alperen Sengun (ankle) out
F Jabari Smith Jr. (suspension) out
F Cam Whitmore (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Trail Blazers at Rockets picks and predictions

Prediction

Rockets 121, Trail Blazers 107

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Rockets (-700), who are 9-1 in their last 10 games and 25-11 at home, to beat the Trail Blazers (+500), who are 2-8 in their last 10 and 8-25 on the road.

Against the spread

BET ROCKETS -12.5 (-105).

The Rockets are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games, including 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games, 6-1 ATS as favorites in their last 7, and 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games at home. Portland has failed to cover in 4 of its last 6 games as a double-digit underdog.

Over/Under

BET OVER 221.5 (-115).

Portland is has a 7-2 Over record in its last 9 games and has hit the Over in 5 straight games. The Blazers have scored 111 or more points in each of their last 2 games while giving up 110 or more in 8 of their last 10.

Houston has also hit the Over in 7 of its last 10 games including its last 5 in a row as well. It has scored at least 127 points in 3 straight games and 116 or more points in 7 of its last 9.

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Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Denver Nuggets (49-21) are on the road Saturday, facing the Portland Trail Blazers (19-51). Tip-off is at 10 p.m. ET at Moda Center (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Nuggets lead 3-0.

The Nuggets, 2nd in the Western Conference by half a game behind Oklahoma City, have won 2 games in a row and are 13-2 in their last 15 games. They are coming off a 113-100 win, covering the 8.5-point spread over the New York Knicks.

The Blazers have been eliminated from postseason contention and have lost 5 games in a row. They played Friday night, covering the 14.5-point spread in a 125-117 loss to the Clippers.

Nuggets at Trail Blazers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -900 (bet $900 to win $100) | Trail Blazers +600 (bet $100 to win $600)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -12.5 (-110) | Trail Blazers +12.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 211.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Nuggets at Trail Blazers key injuries

Nuggets

C Nikola Jokic (back, hip) questionable
G Jamal Murray (ankle) questionable
F Zeke Nnaji (abductor) out

Trail Blazers (estimated, not submitted yet)

C Deandre Ayton (elbow) questionable
G Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) out
F Jerami Grant (hamstring) doubtful
G Shaedon Sharpe (abdominal) out
G Anfernee Simons (knee) questionable
F Matisse Thybulle (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Nuggets at Trail Blazers picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 123, Trail Blazers 112

Moneyline

The Nuggets have more road wins this season (21) than the Blazers have total wins (19). The Blazers are 11-26 at home.

The Nuggets beat the Blazers 127-112 in Portland on Feb. 23.

Denver has won 7 of its last 8 road games and is 13-2 in its last 15.

Don’t bet the Blazers to win outright. It isn’t likely going to happen. But also, don’t bet the Nuggets on the moneyline because -900 odds is not worth a wager.

PASS.

Against the spread

Each team covered the spread in their previous 2 meetings.

The Nuggets are 32-37-1 ATS overall this season while the Blazers are 33-36-1 ATS.

The Blazers are a league-leading 9-2-1 ATS on no rest.

The Nuggets are only 5-10-1 ATS when playing with a rest advantage.

BET TRAIL BLAZERS +12.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The total in both previous games were 215 and 239.

The Nuggets’ last 4 and and 9 of their last 10 have surpassed 211 total points.

The Blazers’ last 4 and 8 of their last 10 have have totals of more than 211.

BET OVER 211.5 (-115).

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LA Clippers at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s LA Clippers at Portland Trail Blazers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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For the 2nd time in 3 nights, the LA Clippers (43-25) have a road game against the Portland Trail Blazers (19-50). Tip-off from Moda Center is at 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Clippers lead 3-0

The Clippers beat the Blazers 116-103 on Wednesday, covering the 12-point spread as favorites to snap a 2-game losing streak. They are 2-4 in their last 6 games. They are 4th in the West, 5 games out of the top spot and 3 1/2 behind the No. 3 Timberwolves.

The Blazers have lost 4 games in a row and 8 of 10. They have long been eliminated from postseason contention.

Clippers at Trail Blazers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Clippers -1100 (bet $1,100 to win $100) | Trail Blazers +675 (bet $100 to win $675)
Against the spread (ATS): Clippers -13.5 (-105) | Trail Blazers +13.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Clippers at Trail Blazers key injuries

Clippers

G Terance Mann (shoulder) questionable
F Norman Powell (leg) questionable
G Russell Westbrook (hand) out

Trail Blazers

G Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) out
F Jerami Grant (hamstring) doubtful
G Shaedon Sharpe (abdominal) out
G Anfernee Simons (knee) probable
F Matisse Thybulle (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Clippers at Trail Blazers picks and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 119, Trail Blazers 110

Moneyline

The Clippers have won all 3 meetings against the Blazers this season, and have beaten them 8 straight times. They are 21-14 on the road while the Blazers are 11-25 at home. While the Clippers have struggled a little recently, the Blazers have dropped 8 of 10 games.

There is no reason to believe the Blazers will pull off the outright win and betting the Clippers at -1100 are awful odds for a single wager.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Clippers have covered the spread in 2 of their 3 wins over the Blazers, winning by 12, 5 and 13 points. They have covered the spread in 5 of their last 6 wins. But in their last 12 wins, only 2 would have covered the spread for this game.

Portland is 4-5-1 ATS in its last 10 games. Of their last 8 losses, only 2 have been by more than 13 points.

It is tough to blow out teams in consecutive games, so while I expect a win by the Clippers, I’m wary of the larger spread after they barely covered the 12-point spread on Wednesday.

BET TRAIL BLAZERS +13.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The total in Wednesday’s game was 219 points and that was the lowest total in 3 meetings this season.

Four of the Clippers’ last 6 games have had totals higher than 216 while the last 3 for the Blazers have been higher than 216.

BET OVER 216.5 (-110).

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LA Clippers at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s LA Clippers at Portland Trail Blazers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The LA Clippers (42-25) and Portland Trail Blazers (19-49) meet for the 1st of 2 straight games at Moda Center Wednesday. Tip-off is set for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Clippers lead 2-0

The Clippers are 4th in the West, 5 games back of the conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder. They have lost 2 straight and 4 of their last 5. They are coming off a 110-93 home loss to the Atlanta Hawks Sunday as 9.5-point favorites.

The Blazers have been eliminated from postseason contention. They have lost 3 in a row and 7 of their last 9. They lost 110-107 at the Chicago Bulls Monday but covered as 8.5-point underdogs.

Clippers at Trail Blazers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at noon ET.

Moneyline (ML): Clippers -800 (bet $800 to win $100) | Trail Blazers +550 (bet $100 to win $550)
Against the spread (ATS): Clippers -11.5 (-115) | Trail Blazers +11.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Clippers at Trail Blazers key injuries

Clippers

G Terance Mann (shoulder) questionable
F Norman Powell (leg) questionable
G Russell Westbrook (hand) out

Trail Blazers

G Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) out
F Jerami Grant (hamstring) doubtful
G Shaedon Sharpe (abdominal) out
F Matisse Thybulle (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Clippers at Trail Blazers picks and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 118, Trail Blazers 109

Moneyline

In their 2 previous meetings in LA, the Clippers (-800) picked up 123-111 and 132-127 wins.

The Clippers have struggled recently, but the Blazers have not exactly been playing well, losing 7 of their last 9.

The Clippers are 20-14 on the road, while Portland is 11-24 at home and has lost 11 of 13 at Moda Center.

So there is no real reason other than just throwing cash at big moneyline odds to bet the Blazers. And betting the Clippers to win at -800 just isn’t worth your time unless you include it as a leg in a parlay bet.

PASS.

Against the spread

While the Clippers have won both meetings this season, each team has covered the spread once.

The Clippers are 17-17 ATS on the road this season, while the Blazers are 14-20 ATS at home.

Portland is 6-3-1 ATS in its last 10 games.

The Clippers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8. Three of their last 4 wins have been by fewer than 12 points.

BET TRAIL BLAZERS +11.5 (-105).

Over/Under

The total in both previous meetings was higher than this matchup’s projection.

The Clippers’ last 2 games have not reached 217 points, but 5 of their previous 6 did.

The Blazers’ last 2 games, and 7 of their last 9, have had totals higher than this projection.

BET OVER 216.5 (-115).

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