Thunder vs. Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Spread

The Portland Trail Blazers host Oklahoma City Thunder for the Northern Battle on Sunday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with the forecast and the selection of a thunderous track.

The Thunder are coming off a loss to the Dallas Mavericks at home without Luka Doncic. It was their second loss to the Mvs in a week. They now face the Blazers for the only matchup in Sunday’s slate. OKC is 36-8 on the season, putting them a half game ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers for the best record in the NBA. They have a 6-game lead over the Houston Rockets and the Memphis Grizzlies.

Portland shows life. They have won four straight games and five of the last 10 years. The Blazers defeated the Charlotte Hornets on the road Friday night, 102-97. Before that, they dominated the Orlando Magic by 22 points. This team is still six games out of a playoff spot in the West, so chances are this team won’t give up. However, anything can happen with just under 40 games.

Here’s the thundercrate NBA oddscourtesy of Fanduel.

NBA odds: Thunder-Trail Blazers odds

Oklahoma City Thunder: -14 (-110)

Coins: -900

Portland Trail Blazers: +14 (-110)

Moneiline: +610

Over: 225.5 (-110)

Floor: 225.5 (-110)

How to watch thunder in Thunder vs. Trail Blazers

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Why was thunder able to cover the spread / win

OKC is led by Shai Gilgious-Alexander Who is the Clear Frontrunner to win his first MVP award. He leads the NBA with an average of 32.0 points per game and is averaging 34.9 over the last 10 games. He adds 5.3 rebounds, 6.1 assists and shoots 52.9% from the field. Against Portland earlier this season, he scored 29 points, grabbed five rebounds and shot over 50% from the floor. As long as Shai continues his high shooting percentage, the Thunder will be able to cover this big spread.

OKC is the best team in the west. They don’t just rely on Shai. Without the brush of Holmgren, the team relies on a group effort on defense. Jalen Williams Turned into an elite all-arounder at 21.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1.8 steals. Williams is the team’s second leading scorer. He is also one of five players to average at least one steal per game. Shai leads at 2.0 per game, Lugentz Dort is at 1.0, Cason Wallace is at 1.7, and Alec Caruso is at 1.9.

OKC is 9th in scoring at 116.5 per game, 11th in field goal percentage 47.3%, 1st in steals at 11.4 per game and tied for 5th in blocks at 5.7. OKC also commits the fewest turnovers per game at just 11.4. The Thunder are 29-12-3 against the spread and 22-21-1 on the over/under.

Why the Trail Blazers could cover the spread / win

Blazer has no primary leader. They have six players averaging double figures in scoring. Alfernee Simmons He leads at 18.5 per game and Shaedon Sharpe is right behind him at 17.5. The team is young and they have a lot of valuable trade assets. This team could be one to watch as the trade deadline approaches. The better they play, the more they could convert to potentially make a postseason run. No one saw it coming, but the Blazers have the depth and assets to trade for a star player.

Grant Jerami continues to be one of the most underrated players in the game. He continues to be a threat on both ends of the floor, averaging 15.1 points while adding 1.1 blocks and 0.8 steals per game. He scored 22 in a win against Charlotte last time out.

Deandre Ayton is a game-time decision along with Robert Williams. Matisse Thibulle is out with an ankle injury.

Portland is tied for 5th in the NBA with 5.7 blocks per game and 5th in offensive rebounds at 12.4 per game. Steals and offensive rebounding can keep the Blazers in this game against the West’s best. Portland is 24-20-1 ATS and 21-24 in over/under.

Final Thunder-Trail Blazers Prediction and Picks

The Blazers hosted the Thunder for the only game of Sunday’s slate. The Thunder are a much better team and will win this game on the road. However, the Blazers are covered by 14 points at home. They have won four straight and are playing their best basketball of the season.

Final Thunder-Trail Blazers Prediction and Pick: Trail Blazers +14 (-110)