Philadelphia 76ers (21-38) vs Portland Trail Blazers (27-34)
Game Info: Monday, March 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Wells Fargo Center)
Betting Odds: Philadelphia 76ers -3.5 -- Over/Under: 227.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBC Sports Phil
The Portland Trail Blazers pay a visit to the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on Monday night. Here’s a Washington Mystics vs New York Liberty Prediction. This article will include a Kansas City Royals vs Oakland Athletics Pick.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers have been in fine form as they were on a four-game win streak before they got stopped in their tracks by the Cavaliers in a 133-129 overtime road defeat last night. Deni Avdija led the team with a triple-double of 30 points with 12 rebounds and 10 assists, Anfernee Simons added 27 points, Tounami Camara added 19 points while Shaedon Sharpe chipped in with 18 points. As a team, the Trail Blazers shot just 43 percent from the field and 14 of 40 from the 3-point line as they squandered an early 18-point lead in regulation. The team was always playing from behind after the Cavaliers scored the first five points in overtime. The Trail Blazers will meet the Celtics and Thunder after this game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers have been in a major slump as they've lost 11 of their last 13 games overall, but they will be hoping to build some momentum after snapping a nine-game losing streak with a 126-119 win over the Warriors on Saturday. Quentin Grimes led the team with 44 points on 18 of 24 shooting, Kelly Oubre Jr added 20 points, Guerschon Yabusele scored 18 points off the bench while Paul George chipped in with 17 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the 76ers shot 52 percent from the field and 19 of 33 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they squandered their 15-point lead. They held the Warriors to just two points in the final 2:00 to escape with the gritty win at home.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last seven night games following an overtime loss.
- The 76ers have won seven of their last eight games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in four of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The 76ers have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites.
- The Trail Blazers have won each of their last five games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last 10 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the 76ers' last 10 games as favorites against the Trail Blazers have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Trail Blazers' last four games against Atlantic Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
The Trail Blazers will again be without Deandre Ayton, Robert Williams, and Jerami Grant, while the 76ers have ruled out Kyle Lowry, and they have Paul George listed as questionable. The 76ers open as slight favorites at home, and they looked good in their upset win over the Warriors in their last game, but they could be missing George for this one. This would really put a lot of pressure on Tyrese Maxey to carry the scoring burden. The Trail Blazers are playing on zero days rest after an overtime game, but they really took it to the Cavaliers and are still playing better basketball than the 76ers right now. This could be a close one, but in the end, I have the Trail Blazers getting the win on the road.
Peter’s Pick Portland +3.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
