Portland Trail Blazers (11-20) vs Philadelphia 76ers (12-17)
Game Info: Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Moda Center at the Rose Quarter)
Betting Odds: Portland Trail Blazers +5.5 / Philadelphia 76ers -5.5 --- Over/Under: 225 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers meet Monday in NBA action at the Moda Center. Here’s a Philadelphia 76ers vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia 76ers vs Portland Trail Blazers Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Jazz and Celtics, and they play the Kings, Warriors, and Nets next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 106 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 110.5 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 26 points and 5.4 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 22.4 points and 6.8 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Jared McCain is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.4 rebounds per game.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Jazz and Mavs, and they play the Lakers, Bucks, and Pistons next. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 108.3 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 117.1 points on 48 percent shooting. Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 18.1 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Anfernee Simons is averaging 17.2 points and 2.6 rebounds. Jerami Grant is the third double-digit scorer and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 10.4 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last 18 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in four of their last five road games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Trail Blazers' last six games at Moda Center has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the 76ers' last four road games has gone OVER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
The Portland Trail Blazers and the points are worth a look when you consider 8 of their 11 wins have come at home. However, the Philadelphia 76ers are healthy, and they've won 7 of their last 9 games. This is by far the best ball the 76ers have played and if they're serious about climbing out of this hole, these are games they take advantage of. The Trail Blazers have moments where the offense looks respectable, but they're just not a group I trust against good teams. The line is reasonable. Give me the 76ers.
Randy’s Pick Philadelphia 76ers -5.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
