Portland Trail Blazers (29-39) vs Washington Wizards (15-51)
Game Info: Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Moda Center)
Betting Odds: Portland Trail Blazers -5 -- Over/Under: 232 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: MNMT
The Portland Trail Blazers will face the Washington Wizards on March 17, 2025, at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The Blazers, with a record of 28-39, are struggling, having lost 5 of their last 6 games. In contrast, the Wizards, who sit at 15-51, are also near the bottom of the standings. Portland's key players include Anfernee Simons, who averages 19.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 4.8 assists, and Shaedon Sharpe, who posts 17.5 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. Washington will rely on Jordan Poole, who leads the team with 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists.
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Donovan Clingan Over 10.5 Rebounds
Donovan Clingan has been a significant presence for the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2024–25 NBA season, particularly in rebounding. Over 53 games, including 23 starts, he has averaged 7.2 rebounds per game in 17.8 minutes per contest. Clingan is coming off a game where he secured 14 rebounds against the Toronto Raptors. He has a favorable matchup in this game going against the Wizards, who are weak in the paint. Washington is giving up 56.6 rebounds per game to opposing teams, which is the most in the league. This is a great matchup for Clingan to clean up on the glass.
Anfernee Simons Over 23.5 Points
Anfernee Simons has been a key offensive contributor for the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2024–25 NBA season. Over 63 games, he has averaged 19.3 points per game, ranking 39th in the league. His shooting efficiency includes a field goal percentage of 43.0% and a three-point shooting percentage of 36.9%. Simons also boasts a free throw percentage of 90.8%, reflecting his proficiency from the line.
In a recent notable performance on March 3, 2025, Simons scored 34 points, leading the Trail Blazers to a 122-112 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Simons is coming off back-to-back games where he went under his point total, but I like him to bounce back in this game against this Wizards defense that can’t stop a nose bleed.
Jordan Poole Under 3.5 Three Pointers
Jordan Poole has been a key offensive contributor for the Washington Wizards during the 2024–25 NBA season. Over 56 games, he has averaged 21.0 points per game, with a field goal percentage of 42.1%. He has attempted an average of 9.4 three-pointers per game, converting 3.5 of those attempts, resulting in a three-point shooting percentage of 37.4%. Poole is coming off back-to-back games where he made 4 three three-pointers, but I like him to come down to earth in this game. The Trailblazers have good perimeter defense, only allowing 13 three-pointers per game to opposing teams, which is the 7th fewest in the league. Expect Poole to have a quiet night from beyond the arc.
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