Portland Trail Blazers (13-32) vs Philadelphia 76ers (29-14)
Game Info: Monday, January 29, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Moda Center at the Rose Quarter)
Betting Odds: Portland Trail Blazers +9 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Philadelphia 76ers look for a win after winning 6 of their last 8 games. The Portland Trail Blazers need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Philadelphia 76ers vs Portland Trail Blazers prediction.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off losses to the Pacers and Nuggets. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 119.5 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Joel Embiid is averaging 36 points and 5.8 assists, while Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.7 points and 3.6 rebounds. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 83.4 percent from the free throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers are coming off losses to the Spurs and Bulls. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 108.1 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 117.2 points on 49.6 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 23.7 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Jerami Grant is averaging 21.1 points and 3.6 rebounds. Shaedon Sharpe is the third double-digit scorer and Malcolm Brogdon is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.5).
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (8.8).
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (9.0).
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.1).
Philadelphia 76ers vs Portland Trail Blazers prediction
I don't want to get behind the Portland Trail Blazers as much as the next guy, but they're at home and the 76ers are banged up. The 76ers have Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris listed as questionable at the time of this writing. That's their three best players. The Portland Trail Blazers are as healthy as they've been in a while, and they've quietly covered 5 of their last 8 games. Given the 76ers injury situation, I'll take a shot with the Trail Blazers and the free buckets.
Randy’s Pick Portland Trail Blazers +9
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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