The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Portland Trail Blazers and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.
The game tips off at 9 p.m. and can be seen on FOX Sports Oklahoma.
The Thunder (6-9) are now on a three-game losing streak after opening the road trip with a loss to the Nuggets and losing to the Los Angeles Clippers twice in a row.
The Blazers (9-6) have won six of their last eight games behind Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, who are both among the top 12 scorers in the league.
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The lines, courtesy of BetMGM
- Point spread: Thunder +4.5
- Moneyline: Thunder +150/Blazers -180
- Over-under: 225.5
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How to watch: Thunder vs. Blazers
Advice and prediction
The Thunder are on the second game of a back-to-back. After wrapping up last night’s game around 5:30 p.m., they had to travel to Portland and settle in before managing any basketball activities.
In their third game in four days, I’d be worried that Oklahoma City will be a bit weary after so much play and travels. Portland is also on the second night of a back-to-back, but they didn’t play between the Jan. 18 loss to the San Antonio Spurs and the Jan. 24 win over the New York Knicks. They should still be relatively fresh.
What is promising is that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been monstrous in the paint and Blazers center Enes Kanter is not particularly known for his defense. Gilgeous-Alexander could go off; but, as Friday showed, even a 30-plus-point performance doesn’t always equal a win.
I’m not confident enough the Thunder can hold off both Lillard and McCollum while finding enough energy to attack the boards, defend the post and score for themselves. I wouldn’t bet on them, though they have certainly played up to competition at other points this year.
Prediction: Blazers 111, Thunder 104
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