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The Philadelphia 76ers (1-1) welcome the Portland Trail Blazers (0-2) Sunday. Tip from Wells Fargo Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Trail Blazers vs. 76ers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting of 2023
Portland fell 102-97 at home to the Orlando Magic Friday, also failing to cover as a 4-point underdog. G Shaedon Sharpe led all scorers with 24 points, while C Deandre Ayton had a double-double with 14 points and 15 rebounds accounting for almost a third of the total team rebounds (47). G Malcolm Brogdon (18 points, 7 rebounds) provided valuable minutes off the bench as well.
The Sixers found the win column for the first time this season after a 114-107 victory as 5-point road favorites at the Toronto Raptors Saturday. C Joel Embiid and G Tyrese Maxey each scored a game-high 34 points. Embiid added 9 rebounds and 8 assists and Maxey finished with 6 rebounds and 7 assists, while shooting 7 of 9 from beyond the arc.
Trail Blazers at 76ers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 3:08 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | 76ers -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +7.5 (-110) | 76ers -7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Trail Blazers at 76ers key injuries
Trail Blazers
- G Anfernee Simons (thumb) out
- F Ish Wainright (calf) out
76ers
- C Joel Embiid (rest) questionable
- PG James Harden (reconditioning) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Trail Blazers at 76ers picks and predictions
Prediction
76ers 119, Trail Blazers 103
Moneyline
PASS.
At -300 odds, Philadelphia is expected to win. After playing the first 2 games on the road, this is Philly’s home opener. The Sixers are the rightful favorites, but there is no value backing them at -300.
Against the spread
LEAN 76ERS -7.5 (-110).
Pay attention to the starting lineup as best you can because Embiid was listed as questionable due to rest — this is the 2nd game of a back-to-back. While the Sixers, who are 2-0 ATS, should win, 7.5 points is a lot to cover especially if Embiid sits.
Their first 2 wins were by 1 point and 7 points. The Trail Blazers opened the season with a double-digit road loss — 123-111 at the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday.
The last 5 matchups between these teams dating back to the middle of the 2021 season include two 10-point victories by Philly with the other 3 games being won by 7 points or less.
The Sixers are the more dominant team, which is why I’m willing to lay 7.5 points as long as Embiid plays.
Over/Under
BET OVER 216.5 (-115).
The Sixers Over is 2-0 this season with both games going Over this 216.5 mark. On the contrary, the Trail Blazers sport a 1-1 Over record with their sole road game hitting the Over with ease.
The Over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings between Portland and Philly dating back to 2018.
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