The Portland Trail Blazers (35-23) will travel to the Wells Fargo Center to meet the Philadelphia 76ers (38-21). Action begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Philadelphia 76ers Betting Odds
Both teams covered in their last game. The 76ers (10-point underdogs) defeated the Miami Heat 106-102, while the Trail Blazers (2-point favorite) beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-99. The Philadelphia game finished 14.5 points under the projected point total of 222.5, while the Portland game went 23.5 points under the projected point total of 235.5.
The Trail Blazers had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 33.9 (above their season average of 25.3) and held the Nets to an effective field goal percentage of 0.429 (below their season average of 0.521). Meanwhile, Philadelphia’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Miami. The 76ers had a rate of 0.305 (above their season average of 0.249), while the Heat posted a mark of 0.063 (below their season average of 0.174). Philadelphia rallied around Tobias Harris, who put up 23 points and 11 rebounds. Jusuf Nurkic fueled Portland with 27 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, CJ McCollum led the Trail Blazers to a 129-95 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 35 points. Portland covered as a 3-point favorite and the two teams combined for 224 points, which was just under the projected point total of 224.5. Portland launched 22 three pointers, making 12 of them (54.5 percent), while Philadelphia was just 8-43 (18.6 percent).
Philadelphia should have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The 76ers rank fourth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.509), while Portland is 16th in effective field goal percentage (0.525).
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Philadelphia 76ers Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Trail Blazers, ATS Winner – Trail Blazers, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Trail Blazers average 47.8 points in the paint per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA. The 76ers rank 20th in points allowed in the paint per game (50.4).
- Philadelphia ranks third in assists per game (27.3) while Portland ranks 24th (22.8).
- The 76ers rank ninth in second chance points per game (13.6) while the Trail Blazers rank 21st in second chance points allowed per game (13.9).
- Philadelphia ranks 15th in steals per game (7.6) while Portland ranks 26th (6.6).
- Both of these teams are great at rebounding the ball. Portland is third in the league with 47.8 rebounds per game while Philadelphia is fifth with 47.0 rebounds per game.
- The Trail Blazers rank sixth in points off turnovers allowed per game (15.0) while the 76ers rank 25th (17.9).
- The 76ers average 15.6 fast break points per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. The Trail Blazers rank 19th in fast break points allowed per game (14.2).
- Philadelphia ranks third in blocks allowed per game (4.0) while Portland ranks 20th (5.3).
- In games where they allow less than 100 points, Philadelphia is 9-0 and Portland is 9-1.
- The 76ers are 38-17 when they reach 100 points, while the Trail Blazers are 34-18.
- Philadelphia is 16-14 ATS at home, while Portland is 10-15 ATS on the road.
- Of the Trail Blazers’ 25 road games, they have 13 unders and 12 overs.
- The 76ers have 16 overs, 13 unders and 1 push in 30 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The 76ers are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Trail Blazers are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Philadelphia has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Portland has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The 76ers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.2, up from 3.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Trail Blazers have scored an average of 116.2 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 109.2 points per game (0.9 below their season average).
