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Trail Blazers vs. Thunder Prediction and Odds (Bet the Under in Western Conference Matchup)

By Reed Wallach

Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) reacts after a 3-point basket against the Warriors on Oct. 26 at
Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) reacts after a 3-point basket against the Warriors on Oct. 26 at / SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY
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The Portland Trail Blazers hit the road to face the Oklahoma City Thunder to tip off the final week of the regular season.

The Blazers began a mid-season tank-off with the rest of the league, falling to the bottom 3 of the Western Conference, joined by the rebuilding Thunder. The Thunder may have four less wins than the Blazers, but resemble more of a team over the second half of the year.

Who has the edge in this late-season matchup between two teams with their eyes on next year and beyond? Let's check out the odds from WynnBET Sportsbook:

Trail Blazers vs. Thunder Odds, Spread and Total

  • Spread:
  • Trail Blazers: +4 (-110)
  • Thunder: -4 (-110)

Moneyline:

  • Trail Blazers: +140
  • Thunder: -175

Total: 223 (Over -110/Under -110)

Trail Blazers vs. Thunder Prediction and Pick

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It's tough to get a gauge on the Thunder as a favorite because it has only happened three times this season, but the Blazers continue to find new ways to lose in emphatic fashion. Sunday night, the short-handed Spurs had little issue winning by 21 and covering as 13.5-point favorites at home.

These two clubs met in Portland on March 28th with Portland closing as 1.5-point favorites and a total of 220.5. OKC won 134-131 in a back-and-forth affair. The spread feels a bit like an overreaction on paper, a 5.5-point shift for home court feels a bit much, but Chauncey Billups' team continues to find new ways to lose so I'm not trying to catch the falling knife that is Portland.

The total feels a bit too high despite the previous shootout, though. Maybe oddsmakers can't factor in just how bad Portland's defense is, which ranks worst in the league since the All-Star break. But I still don't buy it. To me, I don't agree with the need to shift this 2 points based on the recent meeting given these are two of the three worst offenses in the league since the break.

LEAN: UNDER 220.5

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