Washington Wizards vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction NBA Picks 7/16/24

The Washington Wizards and Portland Trail Blazers meet Tuesday in summer league NBA action at the Thomas & Mack Center. Here’s a Washington Wizards and Portland Trail Blazers Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs Portland Trail Blazers Pick.

Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers are coming off a close victory. After a bad first game, the Trail Blazers scored 97 points and the Philadelphia 76ers and that was enough for the victory. Donovan Clingan wasn’t great in his first game, but he was sure good in the second game, putting up eight points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks. He has proven that his defense is going to translate to the NBA. Bryce McGowens had a huge game, putting up 20 points, and he’s going to need to have another game here to really try to put the pressure on. 

Washington Wizards Betting Preview

The Wizards have played two games so far in the Summer League, and they sit with a 1-1 record. The Wizards, in the first game of the Summer League tournament, were able to secure a 94-88 victory. In the last game against the Houston Rockets, it wasn’t as strong of a game and they were defeated 109-91. The Wizards had five different players that put up at least 12 points. Justin Champaigne had a strong game, putting up 19 points and seven rebounds. Bub Carrington also had a strong game, putting up 18 points, five assists, and four rebounds. The Wizards defense wasn’t good in the last game, and they are going to need the defense to be a lot better. 

Washington Wizards vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction

The Wizards are going to find success here. The Trail Blazers looked good in the last game, but their defense isn’t going to be as good here. The Wizards in the last game put up 94 points, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Trail Blazers aren’t going to have any answer, and it will be the Wizards that will get the job done. Back the Wizards against the spread.