Oklahoma City Thunder at Portland Trail Blazers: Odds, Picks and Predictions
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Portland Trail Blazers face off Wednesday at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The Thunder (8-0) bring their unbeaten record into this matchup, while the Trail Blazers (4-3) look to rebound from a recent loss. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m.
Recent Performances
Oklahoma City dominated the Los Angeles Clippers 126-107 on Tuesday, easily covering as an 8.5-point favorite with the Over (220) hitting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 30 points and 12 assists on 9-of-14 shooting. The Thunder shot 52.3% overall and 47.4% from three-point range, committing only 11 turnovers compared to the Clippers’ 19. That efficiency translated into a 28-6 advantage in fast-break points.
Meanwhile, Portland lost 123-115 to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, failing to cover as a 9.5-point favorite despite the Over (228) cashing. The Lakers, playing without their top three scorers from last season, still managed to shoot 58.8% from the field while outrebounding Portland and controlling turnovers. Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe combined for 56 points for the Blazers, with Jerami Grant contributing 18 off the bench.
Series and Betting Context
Oklahoma City swept the 2024-25 season series against Portland 4-0. Bettors can find updated NBA odds and injury reports through BetMGM Sportsbook and the official NBA sources.
“Oklahoma City routed the LA Clippers 126-107 Tuesday, covering as an 8.5-point favorite.”
Lines were last updated at 10:55 a.m., with the latest betting data available through official sportsbook resources.
Author Summary
The Thunder remain undefeated as they meet the resilient Trail Blazers in Portland, with both teams showing contrasting momentum from their previous games.