The and 2.5-point underdog Philadelphia 76ers (4-0) look to remain unbeaten when they clash with the Portland Trail Blazers (3-2) at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 219 points and it can be seen on NBATV at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 2, 2019.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Betting Odds
Both teams covered as favorites in their last game. The Trail Blazers (1.5-point favorites) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 102-99, while the 76ers (7-point favorites) beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-95. The Portland game went 21 points under the projected point total of 222, while the Philadelphia game finished 9.5 points under the projected point total of 221.5.
Philadelphia played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 36.4 (above their season average of 23.4) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.516 (above their season average of 0.506). Minnesota had marks of 13.0 and 0.457, respectively, for those same stats. Portland, on the other hand, launched 35 three pointers, making 17 of them (48.6 percent). They also held Oklahoma City to just 4-27 (14.8 percent). Portland was led by Damian Lillard, who contributed 23 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds. Al Horford, meanwhile had a good outing for Philadelphia, recording 12 points and 16 rebounds.
The Trail Blazers dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last game, Portland won 130-115. Portland out-rebounded Philadelphia. The Trail Blazers had more offensive rebounds (19 vs. 7), defensive rebounds (34 vs. 26) and total rebounds (53 vs. 33).
The 76ers are 55-31 straight up (SU) and 56-40 against the spread (ATS) since last season. Vegas has been spot on when predicting totals of Philadelphia games since last year, with an even split between overs and unders.
The Trail Blazers, meanwhile, are 56-31 SU and 49-35-7 ATS since last season. Vegas has been fairly accurate when predicting totals of Portland games over that same period with 50 unders compared to 40 overs.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. Since the 2018-19 season, the Trail Blazers rank second in offensive rebounding percentage (25.9 percent), while Philadelphia ranks fifth in defensive rebounding percentage (79.0 percent).
Philadelphia 76ers at Portland Trail Blazers ATS Pick
Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Trail Blazers, ATS Winner – 76ers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- The 76ers average 14.4 fast break points per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA. The Trail Blazers rank 15th in fast break points allowed per game (13.7).
- Philadelphia ranks fourth in assists per game (26.5) while Portland ranks 26th (22.2).
- The 76ers rank 19th in steals per game (7.4) while the Trail Blazers rank 25th (6.7).
- Philadelphia ranks 22nd in points off turnovers per game (15.6) while Portland ranks 27th (14.8).
- Portland ranks 18th in points in the paint per game (48.2) while Philadelphia ranks 20th in points allowed in the paint per game (50.0).
- The 76ers average 14.3 second chance points per game, which ranks fifth in the league. The Trail Blazers rank 25th in second chance points allowed per game (14.2).
- The 76ers rank second in rebounds allowed per game (42.9) while the Trail Blazers rank seventh (43.9).
- Portland ranks fourth in three pointers allowed per game (30.0) while Philadelphia ranks fifth (30.3).
- Philadelphia ranks fourth in blocks allowed per game (4.0) while Portland ranks 21st (5.2).
- Portland is 20-2 when they allow below 100 points, while Philadelphia is 16-1.
- When reaching 100 points, the 76ers are 61-25 and the Trail Blazers are 61-30.
