Philadelphia 76ers vs Portland Trail Blazers Matchup

Check out our free 76ers vs Trail Blazers prediction for this NBA matchup in Portland. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The 76ers are sitting at 12-17.
  • Defensively, Philadelphia are giving up 110.6 points per game.
  • The 76ers are coming off a 114-111 win vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • The Trail Blazers host the 76ers with a record of 11-20.
  • Portland has an effective field goal percentage of 51% (26th).
  • The Trail Blazers are coming off a 126-122 win vs. the 76ers.

76ers vs Trail Blazers Prediction

At 10:00 ET, the 76ers (-216) will travel to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers (+181) in a non-conference matchup. Philadelphia is favored by 5.5 and has won three straight games. The over/under line for this game is 222.5.

This game will be played at the Moda Center and can be seen on NBCS.

76ers vs. Trail Blazers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Philadelphia 76ers at Portland Trail Blazers
  • Where: Portland at Moda Center
  • Date: Monday, December 30th
  • Betting Odds PHI -5.5, PHI -216 | POR +181 O/U 222.5

76ers Preview: Does Philadelphia Have a Shot at a Road Win?

The 76ers improved to 12-17 on the season with a 114-111 win over the Jazz on Saturday. Philadelphia was favored by 7.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, and the total of 225 points just edged past the 224.5 O/U line.

After falling behind 14-3 early, the 76ers turned the game around with a strong 2nd quarter, outscoring Utah 35-18. The game was tied at 81 heading into the 4th, where Philadelphia outlasted the Jazz 33-30 to seal the win.

Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey each scored 32 points in the 76ers' win over the Jazz, with Maxey hitting 5 threes at 38.5%. Embiid shot 47.6% from the field, while Maxey connected at 39.1%. Paul George added 13 points, making 2 threes at 40%.

Philadelphia made 13 threes, shooting 36.1% from deep and 43.4% overall. Maxey scored 13 points in the 2nd quarter and 12 in the 4th, while Embiid added 11 in the 2nd and 9 in the final period.

Despite giving up 34 points in the 1st quarter, the 76ers tightened up defensively in the 2nd, allowing just 18 points, which helped them secure a 114-111 win over the Jazz. Philadelphia gave up 29 points in the 3rd and 30 in the 4th, but their 2nd quarter effort was enough to hold off Utah.

The 76ers held the Jazz to 33% shooting from three, with Utah making 12 threes. Philadelphia sent the Jazz to the line 15 times, where they made 13 free throws. The 76ers recorded 15 steals and 8 blocks in the game.

Trail Blazers Preview: Does Portland Have a Shot at a Home Win?

The 76ers moved to 12-17 on the season with a 114-111 win over the Jazz on Saturday. Despite being favored by 7.5 points, Philadelphia didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 225 just edged out the 224.5 O/U line.

Utah’s 12-0 run early on put the 76ers in a hole, but Philadelphia responded by outscoring the Jazz 35-18 in the 2nd quarter. After an even 3rd quarter, the 76ers pulled away in the 4th, winning the period 33-30.

Shaedon Sharpe's 23 points led the Trail Blazers to a 126-122 win over the Mavericks, with 11 of those coming in the opening quarter. Anfernee Simons added 22 points, including 7 in the 4th, while Deandre Ayton and Deni Avdija each contributed 21 points, with Ayton also scoring 7 in the final period.

Portland shot 50% from the field and hit 42.3% from three, making 11 threes in the game. Scoot Henderson chipped in 19 points, scoring 8 in the 2nd quarter and 7 in the 3rd.

Despite giving up 122 points, the Trail Blazers managed to secure a win over the Mavericks. Portland's defense was solid in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing 25 and 23 points, respectively, but struggled in the 4th, giving up 40 points. Overall, the Mavericks shot 48% from the field.

Portland allowed 15 three-pointers at a 39% clip. The Mavericks also went to the line 26 times, making 21 free throws. The Trail Blazers finished with 36 defensive rebounds, giving up 10 offensive boards, while adding 8 steals and 7 blocks.

76ers vs Trail Blazers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • The 76ers are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 4-1 straight-up.
  • In their last five games at home, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 102 points per game in these contests.
  • Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
  • The last ten games that Philadelphia was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 8-2 straight up.

76ers vs Trail Blazers Prediction

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