Brooklyn Nets vs Portland Trail Blazers Preview
Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Trail Blazers and Nets. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on YES, and it’s hosted by the Nets at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Get ready to place your bets!
The over/under for this game is set at 225 points, and the Nets are the home favorites against the Trail Blazers in a non-conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Brooklyn Nets – Portland Trail Blazers odds
Brooklyn Nets vs Portland Trail Blazers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Trail Blazers and Nets did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Nets have the leg up at 3-0. The Nets also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 225 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Through their last five road contests, the Trail Blazers offense has averaged 104 points per game while allowing an average of 126. Portland posted an overall record of 0-5 while going 1-4 ATS.
- Across the Nets last five home games, the team averaged 103 points per game while allowing 114. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-5, while going 1-4 straight-up.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 0-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-3.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Nets have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.
Brooklyn Nets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
As the Trail Blazers get ready to take on the Nets, they are looking to snap several streaks. This includes their three-game losing streak, both straight-up and against the spread. Portland is just 14th in the West at 9-25.
So far, the Blazers have been the underdog in 30 of their 34 games and have gone 14-16 against the spread in those games. On average, they have an scoring margin of -8.3 points per game as the underdog this season.
Portland’s average scoring differential on the road this season is -9.7 points per game, and they have an ATS record of 9-14 on the road. The Blazers will need to improve their road fortunes as they are just 4-18 on the road this season.
When looking at the over/under results, Portland has gone 15-18-1 for the season. In their previous games with lower over/under lines than today’s line of 225, the Blazers have an average over/under record of 8-6.
When playing away from home, the Trail Blazers have the 30th ranked scoring offense, averaging 106.2 points per game. Overall, they are 29th in scoring at 108.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Trail Blazers are 30th in the NBA at 43%. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are 19th in percentage and 19th in three-pointers made.
Currently, the Trail Blazers’ defense holds the 18th rank in the NBA, allowing 116.0 points per game. Inside the arc, the Trail Blazers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 59.0% and 33.5% from three-point territory.
The Brooklyn Nets will host the Trail Blazers as 8.5-point favorites. If they are able to cover, they will also move their current two-game losing streak vs. the spread.
Overall, the Nets are 9th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 16-20. Against other teams in the East, Brooklyn has gone 13-11 compared to just 3-9 in non-conference matchups.
When playing at home, the Nets have put together an average scoring margin of +3.4 points per contest compared to -6.4 on the road. For the season, they are 10-8 at home and 19-16 ATS at home.
So far, Brooklyn has been the favorite in 13 of their 36 games and have a record of 10-3. Their average scoring margin as the favorite is currently 9.5 points per game.
In their games, the over/under lines have averaged 229.3 points per game. Today’s line of 225 points is slightly below their average over/under line of 230.7. The Nets have an over/under record of 19-17.
Heading into today’s game, Brooklyn’s offense is led by Mikal Bridges and Cam Thomas, who are averaging 20.6 and 20.7 PPG, respectively. In their last game, the Nets scored 124 points while shooting 45.1% from the field and going 28/33 from the free-throw line.
Currently, the Nets’ defense holds the 19th rank in the NBA, allowing 116.1 points per game. The Brooklyn defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.1% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.0% of their field goal attempts vs. Brooklyn.
Looking at our projections, the Nets are expected to take down the Trail Blazers by a score of 109-100.
Brooklyn Nets vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Tips
- Take the Nets on the moneyline
- The Nets should also cover at -8.5
- Our NBA model projects 209 points, and we suggest taking the under
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Lower Back – Out
Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
- Deandre Ayton – Knee – Out
- Robert Williams III – Knee – Out
- Matisse Thybulle – Foot – Questionable
- Moses Brown – Wrist – Out
- Jabari Walker – Knee – Questionable
