Trail Blazers vs 76ers Prediction
The Portland Trail Blazers and Philadelphia 76ers meet Sunday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers are still looking for their first win of the season. The Trail Blazers haven’t started 0-3 since the 2007-08 season. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 104 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.5 points on 49.1 percent shooting. Malcolm Brogdon is averaging 19 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 19 points and 5.5 rebounds. Anfernee Simons is the third double-digit scorer and Jerami Grant is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 29.7 percent from beyond the arc and 81.6 percent from the free throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 40.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers look for a win to get above a .500 record. The Philadelphia 76ers have won 5 of their last 7 home games. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 115.5 points on 50.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.5 points on 47 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 32.5 points and 7.5 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 29 points and 8 rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Tobias Harris is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 41.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 45.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game.
Randy’s Pick
It would surprise nobody if the Philadelphia 76ers blew the doors off in this contest. The Portland Trail Blazers haven't played much defense through 2 games, and now they're going to be without one of their best scorers in Anfernee Simons. However, the 76ers are on the end of a back to back, and that includes having to get out of Canada. The Trail Blazers are a young squad that could push the pace and potentially take advantage of tired legs. Lots of points here. I'll take a shot with the Trail Blazers.
