Brooklyn Nets vs Portland Trail Blazers Matchup

Keep reading to see our Nets vs Trail Blazers NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Nets come in at 13-26.
  • The Nets are averaging 107.3 points per game so far.
  • The Nets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Trail Blazers.
  • The Trail Blazers look to improve on their 13-25 record.
  • Portland has an effective field goal percentage of 51% (25th).
  • The Trail Blazers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Nets.

Nets vs Trail Blazers Prediction

In a non-conference matchup, the Portland Trail Blazers (-235) will host the Brooklyn Nets (+194) at the Moda Center. The Trail Blazers (13-25) are 6-point favorites and have lost two straight games. The Nets (13-26) have lost five straight and are 12th in the Eastern Conference.

This game will tip off at 10:00 ET and can be seen on KATU.

Nets vs. Trail Blazers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Brooklyn Nets at Portland Trail Blazers
  • Where: Portland at Moda Center
  • Date: Tuesday, January 14th
  • Betting Odds POR -6, BKN +194 | POR -235 O/U 217.5

Nets Preview: Will the Nets Come Through as Road Underdogs?

The Nets fell to 13-26 on the season after a 112-111 road loss to the Jazz on Sunday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game exceeded the O/U line of 212.5 by 10.5 points.

Brooklyn took a 27-26 lead after the 1st quarter, but the Jazz edged them out in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, leaving the Nets trailing 85-78 going into the 4th. Brooklyn made a strong push in the final quarter, outscoring Utah 24-17, but ultimately fell just short.

In their 112-111 loss to the Jazz, the Nets struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 10 threes at a 25% clip. Overall, they shot 42.4% from the field.

Tosan Evbuomwan led Brooklyn with 22 points, including 5 in overtime, while Ziaire Williams added 19. Nic Claxton contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds.

The Nets put together a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, allowing just 17 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a rough 3rd quarter where they gave up 36 points, leading to a 112-111 loss to the Jazz. Overall, Brooklyn held Utah to 44% shooting from the field.

Brooklyn struggled to contain Utah from beyond the arc, allowing 17 threes on 38% shooting. The Jazz also went to the line 20 times, making 15 free throws. The Nets finished with 39 defensive rebounds, giving up 6 offensive boards, and added 5 steals and 5 blocks.

Trail Blazers Preview: Will the Trail Blazers Defense Show Up at Home?

The Nets fell to 13-26 on the season after a narrow 112-111 loss to the Jazz on Sunday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The combined score of 223 points exceeded the O/U line of 212.5 by 10.5 points.

Brooklyn led 27-26 after the 1st quarter but were outscored 23-21 in the 2nd and 36-30 in the 3rd. They made a push in the 4th, holding Utah to 17 points while scoring 24, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

The Trail Blazers struggled offensively in their 119-98 loss to the Heat, shooting just 37.9% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average at 28.9%, though they did connect on 13 threes in the game.

Anfernee Simons led the way with 28 points, hitting 7 threes at a 50% clip, and scoring 17 of his points in the 3rd quarter. Shaedon Sharpe added 22 points, and Deni Avdija contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds.

Defensively, the Trail Blazers struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 37 points, part of a 119-point effort by the Heat. Portland allowed Miami to shoot 47% from the field.

The Trail Blazers had trouble defending the three, as the Heat hit 19 threes at a 43% clip. Portland sent Miami to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws.

Nets vs Trail Blazers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Brooklyn has a 1-4 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 108 points per game while allowing 115. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
  • Across their last five home contests, Portland has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 111 points per game.
  • As the betting underdog, the Nets have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Brooklyn posted a straight up mark of 0-5 in these matchups.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-8.

Nets vs Trail Blazers Prediction

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