Trail Blazers vs Thunder Prediction

Oklahoma City Thunder (24-11) vs Portland Trail Blazers (10-26)

Game Info: Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Paycom Center)

Betting Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder -13 -- Over/Under: 233

The Portland Trail Blazers need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. The Oklahoma City Thunder look for a win after winning 7 of their last 9 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder prediction.

Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers recently lost to the Mavericks and Knicks while beating the Nets. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 108.3 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.2 points on 49.2 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 24.6 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Jerami Grant is averaging 21.8 points and 3.6 rebounds. Shaedon Sharpe is the third double-digit scorer and Malcolm Brogdon is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.7 rebounds per game.

Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts

• Anfernee Simons ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FT% (92.8%) this season.
• Jerami Grant ranks 6th amongst qualified Forwards for 3P% (41.7%) this season.

Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder rebounded from a loss to the Nets with wins over the Wizards and Heat. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 122.3 points on 50.7 percent shooting and allowing 114.8 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.5 points and 6.4 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 18.2 points and 3.9 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 39.7 percent from beyond the arc and 83.7 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game.

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.4) this season.
• Chet Holmgren ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.6) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Thunder rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.1).
• The Thunder rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (13.2).
• The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.5).
• The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (8.9).

Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder prediction

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the end of a back to back so double-digit chalk isn't what I'm looking to lay, but the Portland Trail Blazers are awful, and they're 16-20 ATS despite being big underdogs every game. When the Trail Blazers and Thunder clashed back in November, OKC won by 43 points. Not the best game on the board, but if forced to pick, I'm going to lay the points with the Thunder.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.