Washington Wizards (15-51) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (29-39)
March 17, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Portland Trail Blazers -4.5; Over/Under: 231.5
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The Washington Wizards travel to the Moda Center to do battle with the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Here’s a Trail Blazers vs Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Trail Blazers vs Wizards Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards have been in great shape as they’ve won six of their last 10 games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after sneaking past the Nuggets in a 126-123 road win on Saturday. Alex Sarr led the team with 34 points, six rebounds and five assists, Kyshawn George and Jordan Poole added 19 points each while Justin Champagnie chipped in with 16 points and 13 rebounds. As a team, the Wizards shot 48 percent from the field and 19 of 45 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrible start and leaked 44 points in the first quarter to fall into an immediate 16-point deficit. But they hung around and dominated the second half to snatch the game away in the final seconds thanks to Poole, who drained a logo 3-pointer to cap off the impressive comeback.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers have been in a real slump as they’ve lost six of their last eight games overall. But they will be feeling much better after snapping a five-game losing streak with a 105-102 home win over the Raptors last night. Anfernee Simons drained six 3-pointers to lead the way with 22 points, Tounami Camara added 21 points with seven rebounds, three assists, and two blocks while Deni Avdija chipped in with 19 points, six rebounds, and six assists. As a team, the Trail Blazers shot just 40 percent from the field and 18 of 50 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start. They looked to be in trouble when they trailed by seven points midway through the fourth quarter. Before they came to life with a decisive 17-6 run to take the lead and escape with the narrow win at home.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Trail Blazers have won each of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have lost 21 of their last 23 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last four games as home favorites following a home win.
- The Wizards have won five of their last six games as road underdogs against the Trail Blazers.
- The road team has covered the spread in eight of the last nine games between the Wizards and Trail Blazers.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Trail Blazers’ last 10 home games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Wizards’ last four games against Western Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Trail Blazers vs Wizards Prediction
The Wizards are shorthanded for this one with Corey Kispert and Malcolm Brogdon ruled out and they also have Marcus Smart listed as questionable, while the Trail Blazers have ruled out Deandre Ayton, Robert Williams, and Jerami Grant once again. The Wizards have been in surprisingly good form lately and they must be full of confidence after taking down the Nuggets in a thrilling road win on Saturday, but it is the Trail Blazers who open as favorites at home. This is a tough one to pick, but the Trail Blazers are playing their second game of a back-to-back set. So, I am looking at the Wizards to take advantage and continue their nice run with another upset road win in this spot.
