The Philadelphia 76ers and the Portland Trail Blazers collide at the Moda Center on Monday night. Here’s a Trail Blazers vs 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Trail Blazers vs 76ers Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers have been in great shape as they’ve won six of their last seven games overall and they will be aiming to stay hot after sneaking past the Suns in a 109-103 road win on Saturday. Joel Embiid led the team with 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 points with nine rebounds and six assists while Kelly Oubre Jr chipped in with 18 points. As a team, the 76ers shot 47 percent from the field and 11 of 29 from the 3-point line as they poured in 34 points in the second quarter to set up a 19-point lead. This was more than enough to hold off a late rally from the Suns in the fourth quarter.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers were really struggling during their six-game losing streak, but they might be turning things around as they are now gunning for a third straight victory after sneaking past the Grizzlies in a 122-115 win on Saturday. Jerami Grant led the team with 29 points on 10 of 17 shooting, Donovan Clingan added 20 points with 19 rebounds and two blocks while Jrue Holiday chipped in with 21 points on eight of 13 shooting. As a team, the Trail Blazers shot 48 percent from the field and 21 of 51 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Grizzlies. They looked to be in trouble when they fell behind by 11 points in the third quarter, before they dominated the fourth quarter by 34-19 to beat the Grizzlies for the second time in two nights.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The 76ers have lost each of their last three games as favorites following a road win.
- The Trail Blazers have won nine of their last 13 games as home underdogs following a home win.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games against Northwest Division opponents.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last 10 night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have won each of their last eight night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 11 games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the 76ers’ last eight road games against Northwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Trail Blazers’ last four games have gone OVER the total points line.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Donovan Clingan ranks 1st in the league for second chance points (208) this season.
- Toumani Camara ranks 12th amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made per game (2.5) this season.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey is the only player in the league to have recorded 5+ steals in consecutive games this season.
- VJ Edgecombe ranks 7th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (10.8).
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.2).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (26.3).
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.8).
Trail Blazers vs 76ers Prediction
The 76ers could be a little shorthanded here with Joel Embiid listed as questionable due to right knee injury management. The Trail Blazers have ruled out Shaedon Sharpe and Kris Murray again with Robert Williams III and Deni Avdija listed as questionable. These two teams have yet to collide this season, but the 76ers head into this contest as one of the hottest teams in the league and fresh off a solid win over the Suns. The Trail Blazers were able to beat a severely depleted Grizzlies squad twice, but they were ice-cold before those wins, so I prefer a play on the more consistent 76ers to get the job done in this one.