Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Player Prop Picks NBA Picks 11/20/24

The Portland Trail Blazers will face the Oklahoma City Thunder on November 20, 2024, in a matchup that highlights a contrast in team dynamics. Oklahoma City enters the game with a strong 11-3 record, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is averaging 28.5 points, 6.3 assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game. He’s joined by Jalen Williams, who is contributing 20.8 points and 6.4 rebounds.

On the other side, the Blazers (6-8) have been up and down this season but come into this game on a three-game win streak. Jerami Grant leads Portland with 16.9 points per game, while Scoot Henderson, the rookie guard, has been growing into a more prominent role, averaging 11.5 points and 5 assists. Portland’s offense has been inconsistent, ranked 26th in scoring, and they’ll need to tighten up defensively, as they rank 21st in points allowed.

Toumarni Camara Over 4.5 Rebounds

Toumani Camara has been averaging 5.1 rebounds per game in the 2024-25 season, showcasing his solid contribution on the boards for the Portland Trail Blazers. This is in line with his role as a power forward, where his rebounding efforts help round out his overall game. His defensive versatility also plays a part, with an average of 1.7 steals per game, placing him among the league leaders in that category. He’s a workhorse on both sides of the floor and plays with a different level of physicality that’s great for rebounding.

He has a favorable matchup going against the Thunder on Wednesday. The Thunder give up 60.4 rebounds per game to opposing teams which is the most in the league. Without Chet in the paint, this team is lacking a presence in the paint. Also, Ayton will be out again for Portland which will give Camara even more opportunities to get rebounds. 

Jalen Williams Over 5.5 Assists

Jalen Williams is averaging 5.0 assists per game. He has consistently been an integral part of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s offense, showing solid playmaking ability alongside his scoring and rebounding contributions. He has maintained a steady assist-to-turnover ratio, averaging 2.1 turnovers per game. Williams’ assists have been pivotal in running the offense, especially given his versatility as both a ball handler and a forward. His assists often come in the context of driving and finding open teammates, as he also contributes significantly to the Thunder’s transition play.

Jalen Williams does it all for this Thunder team. We’ve seen him get under 5 assists in his last two games but this is a perfect spot for him to bounce back against this Portland team. Portland is giving up 27.8 assists per game to opposing teams which is the 4th most in the league. The Thunder have the offensive weapons to knock down shots consistently and they shouldn’t have any problems producing offense against this Portland team. 

Luguentz Dort Over 2.5 Three Pointers

Luguentz Dort has shown significant improvement in his three-point shooting, hitting 44.9% of his attempts from beyond the arc. This marks a notable increase from his previous seasons, as he has consistently been a key perimeter shooter for the Oklahoma City Thunder. In terms of volume, Dort averages about 5.6 attempts per game. His ability to stretch the floor has been crucial for the Thunder’s offense, especially in their up-tempo style of play.

Dort has had to step up for this Thunder offense with the injuries they’re dealing with. We’ve seen Dort get 3+ three-pointers in 4 of his last 5 games. This Portland team has struggled to guard the perimeter giving up an average of 14.1 three-pointers per game to opposing teams which is well above the league average.