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NBA Betting Preview: Trail Blazers vs Thunder

The Portland Trail Blazers hit the hardwood against the Oklahoma City Thunder in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Expect Thunder to Win Big

Our prediction is that the Thunder will get the better of the Trail Blazers by a significant margin. With this in mind, let’s go for them on the spread at -15.5 which is currently available at odds of -115.

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Thunder Have Won 9 of Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Portland Trail Blazers claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 125-122 triumph against Dallas Mavericks at Moda Center made it back-to-back wins. Deni Avdija dropped 27 points, as Caleb Love finished with 24 and Shaedon Sharpe 24.

Oklahoma City Thunder made it back-to-back wins in their last game. Landing a 140-129 home victory against Atlanta Hawks at Paycom Center. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bagged 39 points, Chet Holmgren had 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Jalen Williams recorded 20 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Thunder have won the last two meetings against the Blazers. They triumphed 122-95 at Paycom Center and then 123-115 at Moda Center. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in nine Thunder victories.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 28 5 0.848 122.1 107.9 14.2 16-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers logo Trail Blazers 14 19 0.424 116.8 120.1 -3.3 7-9 7-10 3-3 11-12 5-5 2W
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Portland Trail Blazers – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Blazers are averaging 113.4 points, 43.6 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 7.3 steals and 4.5 blocks while shooting 45.8% from the field and 72.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 118.8 points and 43.4 rebounds per contest.

Deni Avdija is averaging 24.1 points and 8.4 assists, while Donovan Clingan averages 9.3 rebounds and Shaedon Sharpe 3.0 (51.7%) 3-pointers made.

Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

The Thunder have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 120.7 points, 44.2 rebounds, 24.8 assists, 10.8 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 49.5% from the field and 81.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 109.7 points and 43.7 rebounds.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 27.6 points and 5.7 assists, while Chet Holmgren has an average of 7.0 rebounds and Luguentz Dort 1.9 (33.3%) 3-pointers made.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks

Head into Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s a case to be made for Thunder on the spread in this NBA matchup. Our prediction is that the betting favorites can cover the -15.5 line at odds of -115 considering they should be superior.

The NBA handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.

Key Trail Blazers vs Thunder stats:

  • The -15.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 3 of their last 5 games at home.

Thunder -15.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Deni Avdija Over 7.5 Assists +117 BetMGM logo

Deni Avdija (Blazers) has recorded Over 7.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. You can secure betting odds of +117 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists wager making appeal.

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Chet Holmgren Over 8.5 Rebounds -141 BetMGM logo

Chet Holmgren (Thunder) has totaled Over 8.5 rebounds in 3 straight games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs bet and we’re more than happy to take the -141 available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Thunder -15.5
Totals Under 233.5
Player Assists Deni Avdija Over 7.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Thunder to cover the -15.5 spread along with Under 233.5. Add in Deni Avdija (Blazers) to get Over 7.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Trail Blazers Trail Blazers logo 103 - 123 Thunder logo Thunder

There are stacks of correct score lines available and we’re looking at the Thunder to achieve a winning scoreline of 123-103 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Thunder Big Favorites With the Books

The favorites are 93% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Oklahoma City Thunder priced at -1429 to triumph in this NBA game. The market suggests that Portland Trail Blazers are least likely to win at +810.

There is a spread of 15.5 and total points has a line of 233.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. There’s the chance to back Under 233.5 at -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to score most points is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. You can get -103 that he scores Over 32.5 points or -125 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 32.5
-103
Under 32.5
-125
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Deni Avdija (Blazers)
Over 24.5
-111
Under 24.5
-116
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Shaedon Sharpe (Blazers)
Over 21.5
-105
Under 21.5
-123
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 19.5
-111
Under 19.5
-116
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Player Assists
Deni Avdija (Blazers)
Over 7.5
+117
Under 7.5
-152
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 6.5
-103
Under 6.5
-125
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 5.5
-135
Under 5.5
+105
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Shaedon Sharpe (Blazers)
Over 2.5
+118
Under 2.5
-154
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Player Rebounds
Donovan Clingan (Blazers)
Over 11.5
+106
Under 11.5
-137
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 8.5
-145
Under 8.5
+111
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Deni Avdija (Blazers)
Over 7.5
+118
Under 7.5
-154
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 5.5
+128
Under 5.5
-167
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Thunder Have Won Last Nine Head-to-Head Meetings at Paycom Center

The Thunder have gone 9-1 across their last 10 home games, scoring 124.00 points per contest and conceding 107.30.

The Blazers own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 114.00 points on offense and surrendering 119.40 on defense.

The Thunder beat the Blazers 122-95 when they last met at Paycom Center. In the past 10 head-to-head matchups at Paycom Center, the Thunder have secured nine wins, while the Blazers have one victory.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O233.5 U233.5
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Home Stats 9-1 231.30 124.00 107.30 3 7
Portland Trail Blazers logo Portland Trail Blazers Away Stats 4-6 233.40 114.00 119.40 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O233.5 = Games Over 233.5 Points
  • U233.5 = Games Under 233.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Portland Trail Blazers logo Portland Trail Blazers Stats
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Portland Trail Blazers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Deni Avdija 33 35.25 844 227 25.6 6.9 2.3 7.2 0.6 0.8
Jrue Holiday 12 33.39 200 99 16.7 8.3 2.6 5.3 0.3 1.6
Toumani Camara 33 33.35 419 90 12.7 2.7 2.5 5.1 0.4 1.1

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 31 32.95 995 200 32.1 6.5 2.2 5.0 0.7 1.5
Jalen Williams 15 29.59 257 81 17.1 5.4 1.1 5.0 0.5 1.5
Chet Holmgren 27 28.44 490 42 18.1 1.6 1.5 8.2 1.6 0.5

Injuries & Suspensions

Portland Trail Blazers Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Portland Trail Blazers Lineups

29 Dec NBA
Mavericks 122-125 Trail Blazers
28 Dec NBA
Celtics 108-114 Trail Blazers
26 Dec NBA
Clippers 119-103 Trail Blazers
23 Dec NBA
Magic 110-106 Trail Blazers
22 Dec NBA
Pistons 110-102 Trail Blazers
20 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 98-93 Kings
18 Dec NBA
Kings 133-134 Trail Blazers
14 Dec NBA
Warriors 131-136 Trail Blazers
11 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 120-143 Pelicans
07 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 96-119 Grizzlies

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

29 Dec NBA
Hawks 129-140 Thunder
28 Dec NBA
76ers 104-129 Thunder
25 Dec NBA
Spurs 117-102 Thunder
23 Dec NBA
Thunder 110-130 Spurs
22 Dec NBA
Grizzlies 103-119 Thunder
19 Dec NBA
Thunder 107-112 Timberwolves
18 Dec NBA
Clippers 101-122 Thunder
13 Dec NBA
Spurs 111-109 Thunder
10 Dec NBA
Suns 89-138 Thunder
07 Dec NBA
Thunder 131-101 Jazz

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 23 9 0.719 120.8 114 6.8 15-2 8-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 3W
Celtics 20 12 0.625 116.9 110.8 6.1 10-5 10-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 20 14 0.588 114.1 112.7 1.4 10-7 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 2W
76ers 17 14 0.548 116.4 116.3 0.1 9-8 8-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 1W
Nets 10 20 0.333 109.7 113.9 -4.2 4-12 6-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 25 8 0.758 119.1 112.7 6.4 13-2 12-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 18 16 0.529 119.4 117.2 2.2 11-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 1W
Bulls 15 17 0.469 118.3 122.4 -4.1 8-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 2L
Bucks 14 19 0.424 113 115.9 -2.9 8-8 6-11 5-4 12-13 4-6 2W
Pacers 6 27 0.182 110.1 119.4 -9.3 5-12 1-15 2-6 4-16 1-9 9L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 18 15 0.545 116.8 115.1 1.7 11-6 7-9 5-3 12-11 4-6 1L
Heat 18 15 0.545 121 117.5 3.5 12-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 4-6 3W
Hawks 15 19 0.441 119.1 120.6 -1.5 5-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 7L
Hornets 11 21 0.344 115.5 118.5 -3 7-9 4-12 4-4 10-15 5-5 1L
Wizards 7 24 0.226 113.1 125 -11.9 4-11 3-13 1-4 4-17 4-6 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 28 5 0.848 122.1 107.9 14.2 16-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2W
Nuggets 22 10 0.688 125.7 118.5 7.2 10-5 12-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 2L
Timberwolves 21 12 0.636 119.3 114.2 5.1 12-6 9-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 14 19 0.424 116.8 120.1 -3.3 7-9 7-10 3-3 11-12 5-5 2W
Jazz 12 20 0.375 120.4 127.1 -6.7 8-11 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Suns 19 13 0.594 115.1 113.3 1.8 10-5 9-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 4W
Warriors 17 16 0.515 115.1 113.1 2 10-4 7-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 1W
Clippers 11 21 0.344 112.1 114 -1.9 7-8 4-13 3-4 8-14 5-5 5W
Kings 8 25 0.242 111 122.3 -11.3 5-10 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 23 9 0.719 119.5 113.6 5.9 11-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 2L
Rockets 20 10 0.667 120.5 112 8.5 10-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 3W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Mavericks 12 22 0.353 113.7 117.7 -4 9-9 3-13 2-6 6-16 4-6 3L
Pelicans 8 26 0.235 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-15 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 4L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 25 8 0.758 119.1 112.7 6.4 13-2 12-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 23 9 0.719 120.8 114 6.8 15-2 8-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 3W
Celtics 20 12 0.625 116.9 110.8 6.1 10-5 10-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 20 14 0.588 114.1 112.7 1.4 10-7 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 2W
76ers 17 14 0.548 116.4 116.3 0.1 9-8 8-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 1W
Magic 18 15 0.545 116.8 115.1 1.7 11-6 7-9 5-3 12-11 4-6 1L
Heat 18 15 0.545 121 117.5 3.5 12-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 4-6 3W
Cavaliers 18 16 0.529 119.4 117.2 2.2 11-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 1W
Bulls 15 17 0.469 118.3 122.4 -4.1 8-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 2L
Hawks 15 19 0.441 119.1 120.6 -1.5 5-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 7L
Bucks 14 19 0.424 113 115.9 -2.9 8-8 6-11 5-4 12-13 4-6 2W
Hornets 11 21 0.344 115.5 118.5 -3 7-9 4-12 4-4 10-15 5-5 1L
Nets 10 20 0.333 109.7 113.9 -4.2 4-12 6-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 1L
Wizards 7 24 0.226 113.1 125 -11.9 4-11 3-13 1-4 4-17 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 27 0.182 110.1 119.4 -9.3 5-12 1-15 2-6 4-16 1-9 9L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 28 5 0.848 122.1 107.9 14.2 16-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2W
Spurs 23 9 0.719 119.5 113.6 5.9 11-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 2L
Nuggets 22 10 0.688 125.7 118.5 7.2 10-5 12-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 2L
Rockets 20 10 0.667 120.5 112 8.5 10-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 3W
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 21 12 0.636 119.3 114.2 5.1 12-6 9-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 1W
Suns 19 13 0.594 115.1 113.3 1.8 10-5 9-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 4W
Warriors 17 16 0.515 115.1 113.1 2 10-4 7-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Trail Blazers 14 19 0.424 116.8 120.1 -3.3 7-9 7-10 3-3 11-12 5-5 2W
Jazz 12 20 0.375 120.4 127.1 -6.7 8-11 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 1L
Mavericks 12 22 0.353 113.7 117.7 -4 9-9 3-13 2-6 6-16 4-6 3L
Clippers 11 21 0.344 112.1 114 -1.9 7-8 4-13 3-4 8-14 5-5 5W
Kings 8 25 0.242 111 122.3 -11.3 5-10 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 2L
Pelicans 8 26 0.235 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-15 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 4L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 28 5 0.848 122.1 107.9 14.2 16-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2W
Pistons 25 8 0.758 119.1 112.7 6.4 13-2 12-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 23 9 0.719 120.8 114 6.8 15-2 8-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 3W
Spurs 23 9 0.719 119.5 113.6 5.9 11-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 2L
Nuggets 22 10 0.688 125.7 118.5 7.2 10-5 12-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 2L
Rockets 20 10 0.667 120.5 112 8.5 10-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 3W
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 21 12 0.636 119.3 114.2 5.1 12-6 9-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 1W
Celtics 20 12 0.625 116.9 110.8 6.1 10-5 10-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1W
Suns 19 13 0.594 115.1 113.3 1.8 10-5 9-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 4W
Raptors 20 14 0.588 114.1 112.7 1.4 10-7 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 2W
76ers 17 14 0.548 116.4 116.3 0.1 9-8 8-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 1W
Heat 18 15 0.545 121 117.5 3.5 12-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 4-6 3W
Magic 18 15 0.545 116.8 115.1 1.7 11-6 7-9 5-3 12-11 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 18 16 0.529 119.4 117.2 2.2 11-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 1W
Warriors 17 16 0.515 115.1 113.1 2 10-4 7-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 1W
Bulls 15 17 0.469 118.3 122.4 -4.1 8-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 2L
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Hawks 15 19 0.441 119.1 120.6 -1.5 5-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 7L
Bucks 14 19 0.424 113 115.9 -2.9 8-8 6-11 5-4 12-13 4-6 2W
Trail Blazers 14 19 0.424 116.8 120.1 -3.3 7-9 7-10 3-3 11-12 5-5 2W
Jazz 12 20 0.375 120.4 127.1 -6.7 8-11 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 1L
Mavericks 12 22 0.353 113.7 117.7 -4 9-9 3-13 2-6 6-16 4-6 3L
Hornets 11 21 0.344 115.5 118.5 -3 7-9 4-12 4-4 10-15 5-5 1L
Clippers 11 21 0.344 112.1 114 -1.9 7-8 4-13 3-4 8-14 5-5 5W
Nets 10 20 0.333 109.7 113.9 -4.2 4-12 6-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 1L
Kings 8 25 0.242 111 122.3 -11.3 5-10 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 2L
Pelicans 8 26 0.235 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-15 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 4L
Wizards 7 24 0.226 113.1 125 -11.9 4-11 3-13 1-4 4-17 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 27 0.182 110.1 119.4 -9.3 5-12 1-15 2-6 4-16 1-9 9L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak