Thunder vs. Trail Blazers Prediction and Odds (Matchup of Tanking Teams Means Under)

Two of the worst teams in the league face off tonight in a battle for the ages as the 27-47 Portland Trail Blazers host the 21-53 Oklahoma City Thunder at 10:00 p.m. EST.

Oklahoma City has two wins over Portland already this year and despite winning just once in its last 11 games, the Thunder have covered the spread in six straight.

Portland, on the other hand, has lost and failed to cover in three in a row. The Blazers only cracked 100 points once in those three matchups are are 4-11 against the spread (ATS) over their last 15.

Where does the value lie in a game neither team wants to win? Let's check out the odds from WynnBET and see if we can find a diamond in the rough:

Thunder vs Trail Blazers Odds, Spread and Total

Spread

• Thunder -2 (-110)
• Trail Blazers +2 (-110)

Moneyline:

• Thunder: -135
• Trail Blazers: +112

Total:

• 222.5 (Over -110/Under -110)

Thunder vs Trail Blazers Prediction and Pick

Oklahoma City is putting on a masterful tank job. The Thunder are staying competitive and getting valuable minutes for their young guys while ensuring they do not actually win. So what happens now that they're favored for just the fourth time all season?

The Thunder have been an amazing spread bet. They're 45-25-4 ATS on the year and have covered in 12 of their last 14 on the road. But again, they're actively trying to lose. So throw that out the window since they can't cover and lose tonight.

Instead, let's take advantage of two of the three worst offensive teams in the sport. Neither team cracked 100 points in either of the first two matchups between these squads and the under is 7-2 in Portland's last nine at home.

Give me the under in a creative masterclass of tanking as both teams slow the pace down and are content to escape the game without injury.

Pick: Under 222.5 (-110)

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