Portland Trail Blazers (32-40) vs Cleveland Cavaliers (57-14)
Game Info: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Moda Center)
Betting Odds: Portland Trail Blazers +6.5 -- Over/Under: 231 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: BlazerVision
The Cleveland Cavaliers (57-14) will visit the Portland Trail Blazers (32-40) on March 25, 2025, at the Moda Center in Portland. The Cavaliers, leading the Eastern Conference, have a strong road record of 27-9, while the Trail Blazers, ranked 12th in the Western Conference, are 20-17 at home. In their previous matchup on March 2, 2025, the Cavaliers narrowly defeated the Trail Blazers 133-129. For this game, Cleveland is favored by 8.5 points, with an over/under set at 233.5.
The Cavaliers are shooting 49.2% from the field, 2.2% higher than the 47.0% the Trail Blazers' opponents have shot this season. However, Cleveland will be without star guard Donovan Mitchell due to injury management related to recent groin issues. Portland's lineup is also affected by injuries, with Deandre Ayton (calf), Robert Williams III (knee), and Jerami Grant (knee) all listed as out.
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Anfernee Simons Over 20.5 Points
Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Anfernee Simons has maintained a strong offensive presence. Over 66 games, he has averaged 19.6 points, 4.8 assists, and 2.7 rebounds per game. His shooting efficiency includes a field goal percentage of 43.1% and a three-point accuracy of 37.1%. In recent games, Simons has demonstrated his scoring capabilities. Over his last five outings, he has averaged 22.4 points, 4.2 three-pointers, 3.0 assists, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game. Take over on Simon’s points has been a money-maker for me. Until he slows down I’ll continue to attack the over on his points.
Deni Avdija Over 18.5 Points
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija has demonstrated notable improvement in his scoring performance. Over 66 games, he has averaged 15.9 points per game, an increase from his 14.7 points per game during the 2023-24 season with the Washington Wizards. Avdija's shooting efficiency has remained consistent, with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and a three-point shooting accuracy of 36.6%. His season-high performance includes a 36-point game on March 21, 2025. Over Portland’s last 7 games, we’ve seen Avdija score 30+ points in three of those games. With Avdija’s recent success, I expect Portland to continue to implement him in this offense.
Jarrett Allen Under 10.5 Rebounds
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen has maintained his reputation as a dominant force on the boards. He’s averaging 10.1 rebounds per game so far this season. Even though Allen is one of the better rebounders in the league his numbers haven’t been great over his last several games. He’s only collected double-digit rebounds in 3 of his last 10 games and he’s failed to get double-digit boards in 4 straight games. He has to compete with Evan Mobley on the boards which is a reason for his inconsistent numbers.
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AUTHOR: Brad Francis
