The Oklahoma City Thunder (36-8) travel to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers (17-28) on Sunday, January 26th. This game will be played at Moda Center in Portland and televised on KATU. The Trail Blazers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Thunder are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Thunder. Tip-off is set for 6:00 ET.
Thunder vs Trail Blazers
The Thunder Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Thunder fell to 36-8 on the season after a 121-115 loss to the Mavericks on Thursday. Oklahoma City was favored by 11.5 points at home but couldn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 236 points exceeded the 224.5-point line.
Dallas took control with an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 62-57 to 73-57. The Thunder fought back, outscoring the Mavericks 32-30 in the 4th quarter, but couldn’t overcome the 91-83 deficit they faced entering the final period.
The Trail Blazers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Portland improved to 17-28 on the season with a 102-97 road win over the Hornets on Friday. The Blazers, who were favored by a point, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 199 points fell well short of the 216.5 O/U line.
Charlotte went on a 16-0 run early, but Portland chipped away at the lead, winning each of the final three quarters. They entered the 4th quarter down 75-73 but outscored the Hornets 29-22 in the final period to secure the win.
Thunder Offense Breakdown
Jalen Williams led the Thunder with 33 points and 7 assists in their loss to the Mavericks, shooting 57.9% from the field and hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 points and 7 assists, shooting 48% from the floor.
The Thunder connected on 15 threes, shooting 40.5% from beyond the arc and 47.7% overall. Jalen Williams scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter, while Gilgeous-Alexander added 16 in the 4th.
Trail Blazers Offense Breakdown
In their win over the Hornets, the Trail Blazers shot 40.5% from the field and 28.9% from three, hitting 11 threes. Anfernee Simons led the way with 27 points, making 4 threes at 40% efficiency, while Jerami Grant added 22 points and 4 threes at 50%.
Simons scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Grant had 13 in the 2nd. Deni Avdija contributed 18 points, including 6 in the final period, and Shaedon Sharpe added 13 points, with 5 coming in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.
Thunder Team Defense
Defensively, the Thunder gave up 121 points to the Mavericks, allowing at least 30 points in three of the four quarters. Oklahoma City allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 3rd, with their best defensive effort coming in the 2nd quarter, where they gave up 27 points.
The Mavericks shot 52% from the field, including 45% from beyond the arc, where they hit 14 threes. The Thunder also sent Dallas to the free-throw line 36 times, where the Mavericks converted 29. Oklahoma City allowed 8 offensive rebounds while recording 9 steals and 4 blocks.
Trail Blazers Team Defense
Defensively, the Thunder struggled against the Mavericks, allowing 121 points on 52% shooting. Oklahoma City gave up 33 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 3rd, with their best defensive effort coming in the 2nd, where they allowed 27 points.
From beyond the arc, the Thunder allowed Dallas to hit 14 threes at a 45% clip. Oklahoma City also sent the Mavericks to the line 36 times, where they made 29 free throws. The Thunder finished with 9 steals and 4 blocks.
Thunder vs Trail Blazers Trends
- Through their last three road games, Oklahoma City has an ATS record of just 1-1-1. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 117 points per game.
- Through their last ten home games, Portland has an ATS record of just 7-3. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 107 points per game.
- Portland has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Thunder have gone 6-3-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 8-2.
Thunder vs Trail Blazers Prediction
As the underdogs with a spread of +12.5, we recommend going with the Trail Blazers on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 225.5 and given that our model is projecting 232 points between the teams, we like the over.
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Last updated:January 26, 2025 Portland Trail Blazers, Thunder