When: Friday, February 4th, 2022 at 10:00pm E.T.

Where: Moda Center, Portland, OR.

How: NBA League Pass.

Spread: Trailblazers -8.

Total: 212.5.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Thunder Spotlight

The Oklahoma City Thunder just reeled off their second-straight victory, this time against the Dallas Mavericks despite being 12-point favorites. Offensively on the road, the Thunder rank 30th in points per game, 30th in field goal percentage, and 30th in 3-point shooting. Defensively on the road, the Thunder rank 17th in points allowed, 6th in field goal percentage, 19th in 3-point shooting, and 30th in rebounding. 

Trailblazers Spotlight

The Portland Trailblazers just lost their third-straight game, this time to the Los Angeles Lakers, while failing to cover the 4-point spread. Offensively at home, the Trailblazers rank 12th in points per game, 20th in field goal percentage, and 1st in 3-point shooting. Defensively at home, the Trailblazers rank 24th in points allowed, 25th in field goal percentage, 29th in 3-point shooting, and 13th in rebounding. 

Final Say

It’s been a minute since Oklahoma City won back-to-back games, but they just did, and that included a win over this very same Portland team. The Trailblazers put up a fight at first, but withered away later in the game as the Thunder ended up beating them by 17 points. This time around the Thunder must make the trip up to Portland where they have gone 4-13 SU in their last 17 games there. And although the Trailblazers did just lose by 17 to the Thunder, they still have averaged 109 points per game in their last three meetings, compared to the Thunder’s 95 points per game. The Thunder bring in the worst road offense in the league, while they’ll have to deal with a lethal shooting Trailblazers team that puts up points and drills 3-pointers at home at an elite clip. The Thunder also will be coming off an upset win over the Mavericks, so could be a little elated this game. Roll with the Trailblazers to get revenge after being embarrassed by this 16-34 team two games ago. 

Pick: Portland Trailblazers -8