The youthful Portland Trail Blazers (52-28) are fighting for top spot in the Northwest Division, over the Denver Nuggets who sit one game ahead, as the Blazers get set to host the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight (22-58). Portland is the hottest team in the Northwest winning eight of their last nine games as they’ve clinched their first playoff berth since 2002-03 season. NBA oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Blazers as whopping -14 point home favs over the Thunder with the over/under set at 194 points. Be sure to get your Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Free NBA Pick in now at Sportsbook.com
The Thunder recently lost to the Bucks 98-115 on the road for their eighth loss in ten games. Their top producers on the night were Kevin Durrant with 19pts, while Russell Westbrook added 13pts and Kyle Weaver had 12pts 9 rebounds. The Thunder have now lost 12 of 16 and they’ve also lost four straight at the Rose Garden. The Thunder are 7-32 SU on the road where they average 98.5 ppg and give up an average 107.8 ppg. They are 1-4 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 97.2 ppg and given up an average 109.4 ppg.
The Blazers recently beat the Clippers 87-72 on the road for their eighth win in ten games. Their top scorers on the night were LaMarcus Aldridge with 21pts 9 rebounds, while Brandon Roy added 15pts and Joel Przybilla had 10pts 14 rebounds. The Blazers got their biggest win, and confidence booster, with a home win over the conference-best Los Angeles Lakers the previous night. Roy led six Portland players in double figures with 22pts in a 106-92 win over the Thunder on Feb. 11, the teams' first meeting at the Rose Garden. The Blazers currently allow the fifth least amount of points per game and they lead the NBA in rebounds per game. Roy and Aldridge combine for an average 41.3 ppg. The Blazers are 32-7 SU at home where they average 103.5 ppg and give up an average 94.1 ppg. They are 4-1 SU in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 110.8 ppg and given up an average 98.2 ppg.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings.
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Portland.
- Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Trail Blazers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games.
- Trail Blazers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Trail Blazers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Free NBA Pick
When: Mon, April 13, 2009 10:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Blazers -14
Point-Spreads.com Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Free NBA Pick
The Bottom Line: The Blazers are getting great defense and the combo of Aldridge and Roy are cash in the bank. Go Blazers! Be sure to get your Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Free NBA Pick in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
