Portland Trail Blazers vs. Miami Heat: Game Preview, Odds, and How to Watch
The Portland Trail Blazers begin a five-day road trip with a matchup against the Miami Heat on Saturday night at the Kaseya Center.
Game Details
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers (5-3) at Miami Heat (5-4)
- Location: Kaseya Center, Miami
- Radio: Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM)
- TV: KUNP (Antenna 47.1)
- Online: Full Blazers season available live or on-demand via BlazerVision (annual fee $120)
How to Watch
If you don’t have cable, you can watch the game live for free using an HDTV antenna through your local ABC affiliate (Charge 2.2 in Portland).
More details about streaming and schedules are available at nba.com/blazers/watch.
Odds (Oregon Lottery / DraftKings)
- Spread: POR -3.5
- Over/Under: 239.5
Recent Performance
The Blazers’ most notable win this season came Wednesday when they rallied from a 22-point first-quarter deficit to edge the Oklahoma City Thunder 121–119.
“It was the Blazers’ first victory over the Thunder since April 3, 2021, ending a 16-game losing streak.”
Deni Avdija overcame a poor start — missing his first 11 shots — to finish just shy of a triple-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. Over their last three games, Portland has beaten Denver and Oklahoma City but fell to the Lakers, who were missing several starters.
Road Trip Schedule
Following Miami, Portland will continue its road swing through Orlando, New Orleans, Houston and Dallas.
Author’s Summary
The Trail Blazers face the Heat to open a crucial five-game road trip, looking to sustain momentum after a thrilling comeback win over the Thunder.