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Portland Trail Blazers at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Portland Trail Blazers vs. Chicago Bulls odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Portland Trail Blazers (19-48) travel to meet the Chicago Bulls (33-35) Monday at United Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Bulls odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Bulls lead 1-0; Chicago won 104-96 at Moda Center in Portland as a 6-point favorite on Jan. 28 as the Under (222.5) cashed

The Trail Blazers lost 126-107 in New Orleans against the Pelicans on Saturday, failing to cover as 13-point underdogs with the Over (215) cashing. Portland has won just twice in the past 8 games, while going 2-3-1 against the spread (ATS) in the previous 6 outings. Despite the Over in NOLA, the Under is still 3-1 in the past 4 contests.

The Bulls posted a 127-98 win over Washington on Saturday, cashing as a 9.5-point favorite at home as the Over (224.5) came through. Chicago is 2-1 straight up and ATS in the past 3 games. The Over is on a 3-0 run, while going 5-2 in the past 7 contests. The Bulls have allowed 126 or more points in 3 of the past 4 games.

Trail Blazers at Bulls odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 12:01 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +235 (bet $100 to win $235) | Bulls -290 (bet $290 to win $100)
Against the spread: Trail Blazers +7 (-110) | Bulls -7 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 213 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Trail Blazers at Bulls key injuries

Trail Blazers

F Jerami Grant (hamstring) questionable
G Matisse Thybulle (ankle) questionable

Bulls

G Alex Caruso (toe) questionable
G Coby White (hip) doubtful

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Trail Blazers at Bulls picks and predictions

Prediction

Bulls 115, Trail Blazers 106

Moneyline

The Bulls (-290) took care of business in the 1st meeting in late January in Portland by 8 points, and Chicago has won 4 in a row in the series. Still, this is a rather large sum to risk for such a small reward.

PASS, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

The BULLS -7 (-110) are worth a look as Chicago has had the number of the Trail Blazers +7 (-110) in recent seasons. The Bulls have not only won 4 in a row in the series, but Chicago has covered the past 4 meetings, too.

The Blazers are 2-4-1 ATS in the past 7 tries against Eastern Conference teams. While the Bulls have also had trouble stacking wins and covers lately, Chicago seems to light up when Portland is on the other side.

Over/Under

OVER 213 (-110) is a solid play in the Windy City.

The Bulls have cashed the Over in 3 in a row, averaging 120.0 points per game on offense, while coughing up at least 126 points in 3 of the past 4 outings.

For the Trail Blazers, the total has ended up going high in 5 of the past 8 games, with Portland’s defense coughing up at least 118 points in 6 of the previous 8 contests. That’s bad news with the way Chicago’s offense has been nboperating lately.

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

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

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The Portland Trail Blazers (19-47) take on the New Orleans Pelicans (40-26) Saturday with tip-off from Smoothie King Center set for 7 p.m. ET . Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Pelicans lead 1-0

The Blazers come to town after trading wins and losses the last 4 games. The most recent was a 105-93 loss to the New York Knicks Thursday. They pushed as 12-point dogs. C Deandre Ayton went off for 31 points and 14 boards. Portland is just 4-6 over its last 10 but are 6-3-1 ATS.

The Pelicans narrowly covered as 7-point favorites in a 112-104 W over the LA Clippers Friday. F Zion Williamson had 34 points and 7 boards as he has gone for 30+ in 2 straight. NOLA sits in 5th place in the West, just 2 games behind the Clippers for 4th.

Trail Blazers at Pelicans odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:05 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +650 (bet $100 to win $650) | Pelicans -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +13.5 (-115) | Pelicans -13.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Trail Blazers at Pelicans key injuries

Trail Blazers

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

Pelicans

G Dyson Daniels (knee) out
G Herbert Jones (hip) questionable
F Larry Nance Jr. (illness) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Trail Blazers at Pelicans and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 110, Trail Blazers 100

Moneyline

There is no play on the ML here, but there is a solid prop to consider.

DEANDRE AYTON OVER 19.5 POINTS (-125) is ripe for the picking. He has gone for 20+ in 4 straight games, and he dropped 30 in 3 of them.

Against the spread

We mentioned in the opener that Portland is 6-3-1 ATS in its last 10. The Blazers kept it within 9 in the lone meeting against the Pels this season.

This is a big number for a New Orleans team on a back-to-back with Ayton in the kind of groove he’s in. TAKE TRAIL BLAZERS +13.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The Pels are 1-9 O/U over the last 10, and Portland is 5-5. The Over has cashed just twice in the last 10 meetings between the teams. It’s a small number, but Portland doesn’t have the firepower to hold up its end.

BET UNDER 215.5 (-110).

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Boston Celtics at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Boston Celtics (49-14) continue their 5-game road trip with a stop in Oregon to face the Portland Trail Blazers (18-45). Tip-off at Moda Center is 10:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Celtics swept series 2-0 last season

The Celtics have won 12 of their last 14 games, but are 1-2 on their current road trip. They snapped a 2-game losing streak on Saturday by beating the Phoenix Suns 117-107, covering the 5.5-point spread as favorites.

The Trail Blazers have just 3 wins in their last 15 games, but all 3 have come in the last 6. They snapped a 3-game losing streak on Saturday with a 128-118 home win over the Toronto Raptors when they were 2.5-point underdogs.

Celtics 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 10:28 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | Trail Blazers +340 (bet $100 to win $340)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtic -9.5 (-110) | Trail Blazers +9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Celtics at Trail Blazers key injuries

Celtics

G Jaylen Brown (pelvis) questionable
G Jrue Holiday (knee) questionable
G Svi Mykhailiuk (personal) out
F Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) out
F Jayson Tatum (ankle) questionable
G Derrick White (hand) questionable

Trail Blazers

G Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) out
F Jerami Grant (hamstring) questionable
F Justin Minaya (illness) questionable
G Shaedon Sharpe (abdominal) out
F Jabari Walker (hip) out
C Robert Williams III (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Celtics at Trail Blazers picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 119, Trail Blazers 106

Moneyline

The Celtics have more road wins (20) this season than the Blazers have total wins (18). The Blazers, though, are 3-3 in their last 6 games after losing 9 straight.

Portland hasn’t beaten the Celtics at home since 2018.

The Celtics lost the 1st 2 games of their road trip but those are their only losses in the last 14 games.

Nothing about either team’s season suggests you should bet the Blazers to beat the Celtics and the -450 odds make betting the Celtics not worth the action.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Celtics have covered the spread in their last 7 wins, winning all by 10 or more points.

The Blazers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games, but failed to do in the previous 7. They are 30-33 ATS overall this season compared to Boston’s 31-29-3 ATS mark.

BET CELTICS -9.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Four of the last 5 games for the Celtics have had totals higher than 217 points. The Blazers have allowed 118 or more in 4 straight games.

BET OVER 217.5 (-105).

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Toronto Raptors at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Toronto Raptors (23-40) continue their road trip Saturday, taking on the Portland Trail Blazers (17-45). Tip-off is at 10 p.m. ET at Moda Center. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Raptors vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Trail Blazers lead 1-0.

The Raptors are on the 2nd of a 4-game road trip. They lost the first game of their trip 120-113 to the Phoenix Suns Thursday but did cover the 10.5-point spread as underdogs. They have lost 2 in a row and 4 out of 5.

The Blazers played Friday night, losing 123-107 at home to the Houston Rockets, failing to cover the 6.5-point spread as underdogs. They have lost the first 2 games of their 6-game homestand. They have lost 3 games in a row and 12 out of their last 14.

Raptors 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 11 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Raptors -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Trail Blazers +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Against the spread (ATS): Raptors -2.5 (-115) | Trail Blazers +2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Raptors at Trail Blazers key injuries

Raptors

F Scottie Barnes (hand) out
G Bruce Brown (knee) out
C Jakob Poeltl (hand) out

Trail Blazers (estimated, not released yet)

C Deandre Ayton (hand) questionable
G Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) out
F Jerami Grant (hamstring) questionable
G Shaedon Sharpe (abdominal) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Raptors at Trail Blazers picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 123, Trail Blazers 118

Moneyline

In their first meeting of the year Oct. 30, the Blazers won 99-91 in Toronto behind 22 from Grant and 21 from Brogdon. They might be without both those players in this meeting.

The Blazers’ only 2 wins in their last 14 games were over the 22-42 Memphis Grizzlies.

The Raptors are not a good bet on the road at 10-21, but the Blazers are an equally bad bet at home at 9-22. They have lost 9 straight at Moda Center.

The Raptors, though, have won 3 of their last 4 road games.

I’m leaning toward the Raptors to win but with a small point spread, the -115 odds there are better than the -155 odds here.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Blazers are 12-19 ATS at home this season.

They have covered the spread only twice in their last 10 losses.

The Raptors, despite their overall road struggles, are 17-14 ATS on the road. They are 2-3 ATS as the road favorite this season. They are 10-12 ATS when favored.

BET RAPTORS -2.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The Blazers have allowed 118 or more in 3 straight games and their last 3 games have all had totals of 230 or more.

The Raptors have allowed 120 or more points in 6 of their last 7 games.

BET OVER 227.5 (-105).

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Houston Rockets at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Houston Rockets (27-35) and Portland Trail Blazers (17-44) meet Friday. Tip-off from Moda Center is at 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockets vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Trail Blazers lead 1-0

The Rockets have lost 4 of their last 6 games. They had a small 2-game winning streak snapped in a 122-116 home loss to the LA Clippers Wednesday but covered as 6.5-point underdogs.

The Blazers have lost 2 games in a row and 11 of their last 13. They lost 128-120 to the Oklahoma City Thunder at home Monday, covering as 13.5-point underdogs.

Rockets 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 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockets -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Trail Blazers +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Against the spread (ATS): Rockets -5.5 (-115) | Trail Blazers +5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rockets at Trail Blazers key injuries

Rockets

F Jeff Green (knee) questionable

Trail Blazers

C Deandre Ayton (hand) doubtful
G Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) out
F Toumani Camara (illness) questionable
F Jerami Grant (hamstring) questionable
G Scoot Henderson (abductor) doubtful
G Shaedon Sharpe (adominal) out
F Jabari Walker (hip) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Rockets at Trail Blazers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rockets 119, Trail Blazers 111

Moneyline

In a Jan. 24 meeting, the Blazers won 137-131 in overtime in Houston as 10-point underdogs, 1 of their only 8 road wins this season.

Since then, the Blazers are 4-13. In their last 13 games, their only wins have come against the 22-41 Memphis Grizzlies.

The Rockets (-225) have only 6 road wins all season, tied for the 2nd-fewest in the league. They won their last road game but had lost 9 straight before that.

Portland only has 9 home wins and has dropped its last 8 games at Moda Center.

There is no good bet here. You can’t trust the Rockets on the road, and the odds aren’t worth the action anyway, while the Blazers are a bad moneyline bet at home.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Rockets have covered the spread in their last 4 games and are 33-28-1 ATS overall this season. They are, though, 12-18 ATS on the road.

The Blazers, who are 12-18 ATS at home this season, have covered in 4 straight overall after an 0-7 ATS skid. Twelve of their last 13 losses have been by 6 or more points.

The Rockets are 2-2 ATS when favored on the road.

BET ROCKETS -5.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The Rockets have scored 114 or more points in 3 straight games. Both teams have averaged 116 points per game over their last 3. The Blazers have allowed 119 and 128 points in their last 2 games.

BET OVER 218.5 (-105).

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Oklahoma City Thunder at Portland Trail Blazers odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Oklahoma City Thunder (42-19) close out their 4-game road trip Wednesday night facing the Portland Trail Blazers (17-43). Tip-off is at p.m. ET at Moda Center. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Thunder vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Thunder lead 3-0

The Thunder are 7-2 in their last 9 games, but have lost 2 of 3 on their 4-game road trip. They are coming off a 116-104 road loss as 1-point favorites to the Los Angeles Lakers.

After losing 10 straight, the Blazers had a 2-game winning streak snapped on Monday, 119-114 on the road to the Minnesota Timberwolves. They covered the 15-point spread as underdogs.

Thunder 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 10:39 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Thunder -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100) | Trail Blazer +625 (bet $100 to win $625)
Against the spread (ATS): Thunder -13.5 (-110) | Trail Blazers 13.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Thunder at Trail Blazers key injuries

Thunder

F Jaylin Williams (knee) out

Trail Blazers

C Deandre Ayton (hand) doubtful
G Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) out
F Toumani Camara (illness) questionable
F Jerami Grant (quad) questionable
G Scoot Henderson (hip) out
G Shaedon Sharpe (abdominal) out
G Matisse Thybulle (hip) questionable
C Robert Williams III (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Thunder at Trail Blazers picks and predictions

Prediction

Thunder 118, Trail Blazers 103

Moneyline

The Blazers are not good at home or on the road with only 8 home wins and 9 road wins all season. The Thunder are 18-13 on the road this season but are 3-5 in their last 8 road games.

The only wins the Blazers have in their last 12 games are against the 21-41 Grizzlies, who have only 3 wins in their last 17 games. The Thunder blew out the Blazers in Portland 134-91 in November and have beaten Portland in 11 straight meetings.

There is no reason to believe the Blazers will get an upset win, and at -1000 odds, betting the Thunder makes no sense.

PASS.

Against the spread

The first 2 meetings were blowout wins by the Thunder, winning by 43 and 62 points. But their meeting on Jan 23 was a 2-point win by Oklahoma City, the Blazers covering the 14-point spread in the loss.

The Thunder have covered the spread in 7 straight wins and in 15 of their last 18 victories. They are 38-23 ATS overall this season.

Portland is 28-32 ATS and has covered the spread in 3 straight games but did not in their previous 7. The Blazers are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 losses.

BET THUNDER -13.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Only 1 of the 3 meetings between the 2 teams surpassed 224 points (the Thunder’s 134-91 win had 225).

The Blazers’ last game had 233 total points but their previous 4 and 5 of the previous 6 did not reach 225.

Portland has not reached 100 points in 4 of their last 9 games.

BET UNDER 224.5 (-115).

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Portland Trail Blazers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Portland Trail Blazers (17-42) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (42-19) Monday. Tip-off from Target Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Minnesota leads 3-0

Portland picked up a 107-100 OT victory at the Memphis Grizzlies Saturday, covering as a 2-point underdog. G Anfernee Simons’ 30 points led the way for Portland in the win. The Trail Blazers have won back-to-back games as road underdogs — both at the Grizzlies.

Minnesota suffered an 89-88 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers Sunday, failing to cover as a 2.5-point home favorite. G Anthony Edwards scored a team-high 27 points, but the Timberwolves shot only 38.8% from the field and 27.3% from deep in the loss. The Timberwolves have lost back-to-back games and are 0-4 against the spread (ATS) in their last 4 contests.

Trail Blazers at Timberwolves odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +750 (bet $100 to win $750) | Timberwolves -1200 (bet $1,200 to win $100)
Against the spread: Trail Blazers +14.5 (-112) | Timberwolves -14.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 211.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Trail Blazers at Timberwolves key injuries

Trail Blazers

C Deandre Ayton (hand) questionable
G Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) out
F Jerami Grant (quad) doubtful
G Scoot Henderson (adductor) out
G Shaedon Sharpe (abdominal) out
G/F Matisse Thybulle (hip) questionable

Timberwolves

Not yet submitted

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Trail Blazers at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 111, Trail Blazers 95

Moneyline

PASS.

Minnesota (1200) should pick up the win, but such a big favorite is never worth the risk of backing. Bet on the spread and/or Over/Under instead.

Against the spread

LEAN TIMBERWOLVES -14.5 (-108).

Minnesota has covered the spread in 3 consecutive meetings with Portland and is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 series matchups. The Timberwolves have also been the slightly better team ATS this season, being 31-30 on the season while the Trail Blazers are 27-32.

The Blazers’ multitude of injuries also makes this bet safer.

This is only a lean because Minnesota has been bad ATS recently and because the Trail Blazers have been good ATS in their recent road games.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 211.5 (-110).

The Under has hit in 3 of Portland’s last 4 overall and is 2-1 in its last 3 road outings. For Minnesota, the Under is 4-2 in its last 6 games. The Under has also been safer for both teams this season, being 31-30 for Minnesota and 32-27 for Portland.

The Under has also hit in 3 of the last 5 meetings between these squads.

This is only a lean because the Over and Under have both been even for both squads this season and in recent Portland-Minnesota matchups.

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Portland Trail Blazers at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Memphis Grizzlies (20-40) welcome the Portland Trail Blazers (16-42) to FedExForum Saturday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Trail Blazers lead 2-1.

The Grizzlies lost to the Blazers 122-92 Friday at home, failing to cover as a 1-point favorite. Memphis has lost 4 straight yet is 2-2 against the spread (ATS) in those games. It is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 as well. The Grizzlies are 29-31 ATS on the season.

Portland is 2-1 ATS in its 3 games against Memphis this season, and it used 74 points between the second and third quarters to pull ahead Friday. Six players scored double figures. The Blazers snapped a 9-game losing streak with the win Friday and are now 1-7 ATS over their last 8.

Trail Blazers at Grizzlies odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +116 (bet $100 to win $116) | Grizzlies -134 (bet $134 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +2 (-108) | Grizzlies -2 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 208 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Trail Blazers at Grizzlies key injuries

Trail Blazers

C Deandre Ayton (hand) questionable
G Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) out
G Shaedon Sharpe (abdomen) out

Grizzlies

G Desmond Bane (ankle) out
F Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps) questionable
G Luke Kennard (illness) questionable
G Ja Morant (shoulder) out
G Scotty Pippen (back) out
G Derrick Rose (back) questionable
G Marcus Smart (finger) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Trail Blazers at Grizzlies picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 112, Trail Blazers 106

Moneyline

PASS.

The Grizzlies are just a tad too expensive on the moneyline to prefer it over the spread. Back the home team’s spread here.

Against the spread

BET GRIZZLIES -2 (-112).

The Grizzlies had 21 turnovers and shot 59% from the free throw line Friday. Both of those are unlikely to be repeated at home Saturday. Meanwhile, Portland shot 52% from the field.

Memphis is down the bulk of its star players, but it has won 2 of its last 4, which is more than Portland can say. The Grizzlies have covered well and should bounce back Saturday.

The Blazers have lost 5 of their last 6 games by double figures and should return to struggling as they continue their road trip. Back GRIZZLIES -2 (-112).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 208 (-110).

The Blazers have gone Over in 4 of their last 6 games and have allowed at least 121 in 3 of those 6. The Grizzlies have gone Over in 2 straight and are 7-3-1 O/U in their last 11.

While both teams have many key stars out, neither has defended well lately. Memphis has allowed at least 110 in 5 of its last 6 games. Expect a similar showing and back OVER 208 (-110).

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Portland Trail Blazers at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Memphis Grizzlies (20-39) welcome the Portland Trail Blazers (15-42) to FedExForum Friday. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Grizzlies lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-101 on the road Wednesday, covering as a 13.5-point underdog. Memphis has covered in 5 of its last 6 games and is 29-30 against the spread (ATS) on the season. The Grizzlies have struggled immensely as of late, losing 12 of their last 14; however, they have covered in 9 of those.

The Trail Blazers lost to the Miami Heat 106-96 Tuesday, failing to cover as a 7-point road underdog. Portland has struggled for betters as of late, losing 7 in a row and failing to cover in each of those. It is 25-32 ATS on the season. The Blazers are led by G Anfernee Simons, who is averaging 22.6 points per game.

Trail Blazers at Grizzlies odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:41 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Grizzlies -142 (bet $142 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +3 (-110) | Grizzlies -3 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 208.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Trail Blazers at Grizzlies key injuries

Trail Blazers

C Deandre Ayton (hand) doubtful
G Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) out
G Scott Henderson (adductor) out
G Shaedon Sharpe (abdominal) out
C Robert Williams III (knee) out

Grizzlies

G Desmond Bane (ankle) out
F Brandon Clarke (Achilles) out
F Jaren Jackson Jr. (quad) out
G Luke Kennard (illness) doubtful
G Ja Morant (shoulder) out
G Marcus Smart (finger) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Trail Blazers at Grizzlies picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 108, Trail Blazers 106

Moneyline

PASS.

The Grizzlies have lost 3 straight and 12 of their last 14. They haven’t played well enough to back even against a struggling Portland side. Avoid a moneyline play.

Against the spread

LEAN TRAIL BLAZERS +3 (-110).

The Grizzlies have covered well as of late, but they are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite. Similarly, the Trail Blazers have been awful over the last few weeks, but they have had success covering on the road. Portland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 road games.

The Grizzlies are down too many key players with their top 4 scoring options all sidelined in this game. Expect them to struggle and take the slight-healthier road underdog.

Back TRAIL BLAZERS +3 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 208.5 (-110).

The Grizzlies have gone in 6 of their last 10 games. They are 6-3-1 O/U in those 10 and have scored at least 110 points in 4 of those. They have allowed at least 110 in 4 of their last 5, so the Grizzlies defense has struggled throughout the last few weeks.

The Blazers have gone Over in 3 of their last 5 games, allowing at least 120 points in 3 of their last 5. Neither is defends at a high level, which should bode well for points in this game. Take OVER 208.5 (-110).

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Portland Trail Blazers at Detroit Pistons odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Portland Trail Blazers (1-3) and Detroit Pistons (2-2) meet Wednesday at Little Caesars Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. Pistons odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Blazers won series 2-0 in 2022-23

The Trail Blazers snapped a 3-game losing streak Monday with a 99-91 win in Toronto, also picking up their 1st cover of the season in 4 outings. The Blazers have had difficulty scoring points, averaging just 98.0 PPG across the past 3 outings, hitting the Under in 2 of those contests.

The Pistons suffered a 124-112 setback against the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road Monday, halting a modest 2-game winning streak and 3-0 against-the-spread (ATS) run to start the season. The Over has cashed in the past 2 outings after the Under hit in the 1st 2 outings.

Portland has won 7 straight meetings in this series since Detroit last won 99-90 on March 30, 2019, at home. The Blazers have covered 6 straight in the series, too.

Trail Blazers at Pistons odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:09 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Pistons -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +3.5 (-110) | Pistons -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Trail Blazers at Pistons key injuries

Trail Blazers

G Anfernee Simons (thumb) out
F Ish Wainwright (calf) out

Pistons

F Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) out
C Jalen Duren (ankle) questionable
G Monte Morris (quadriceps) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Trail Blazers at Pistons picks and predictions

Prediction

Trail Blazers 110, Pistons 104

Moneyline

The TRAIL BLAZERS (+125) are worth a look as short ‘dogs on the road in Motown.

Portland has won 7 in a row in this series, but obviously that was prior to the team shipping G Damian Lillard out of the Rose City. Still, the Blazers head into this one with a little steam after upending the Raptors in Toronto as 10-point underdogs.

Against the spread

The TRAIL BLAZERS +3.5 (-110) are a decent play if you can’t pick them straight up. Portland has covered 6 in a row in this series.

The Pistons -3.5 (-110) opened the season with a 3-0 ATS run, but they were tripped up in OKC in the 1st meeting against a Western Conference team. Detroit has lost 5 straight against teams from the West, including a 110-104 loss to Portland on March 6 last season.

Over/Under

UNDER 214.5 (-110) is the lean, ever so slightly.

The Blazers have scored 99 or fewer points in 3 consecutive outings, cashing the Under in 2 of those contests. Portland’s D has held opponents to 102 or fewer points in 2 of the past 3, as well.

Detroit has hit the Over in the past 2 contests, but the defense has clamped down on the opposition, holding teams to 103 or fewer points in 3 of 4 games overall.

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