Nets vs. Trail Blazers Picks, Predictions: Portland Ready to Neutralize Nets at Home
The Nets limp into Portland on a two-game losing streak, ready to conclude a long road trip and head home. Let's examine the matchup in our Nets-Trail Blazers picks.
There’s been no shortage of drama surrounding the Brooklyn Nets in 2022-23.
The dysfunctional team now heads to Portland to wrap up a four-game road trip amidst scathing comments from Kevin Durant questioning Ben Simmons’ work ethic and discussing Irving's suspension. Portland, one of the NBA’s quietest and most unassuming teams, will be ready for the Nets for a second straight home game.
Here are our Nets-Trail Blazers NBA picks for Thursday (odds via DraftKings and FanDuel sportsbooks, and PointsBet; Pick confidence is based on a 1-to-5-star scale).
Nets vs. Trail Blazers Game Info
Date: Thursday, Nov. 17, 10 p.m. ET
TV: Root Sports NorthWest
Location: Moda Center, Portland, OR
Nets vs. Trail Blazers Odds
Nets vs. Trail Blazers Odds Analysis
The Blazers opened as 4-point favorites. That line has come down, but the public is backing Portland. At the current line of Portland -2.5, 75% of the tickets and 35% of the cash are on the Blazers thanks to some recent large wagers supporting the Nets.
The point total is remaining steady at 220 or 220.5. Bettors are leaning toward a high-scoring game, with 88% of the tickets and 71% of cash on the Over.
Nets vs. Trail Blazers Picks
Nets vs. Trail Blazers ATS Pick
Trail Blazers -2.5 (-105) ★★★★★
Durant isn't exactly galvanizing the troops with his recent criticisms.
“Look at our starting lineup. Edmond Sumner, Royce O’Neale, Joe Harris, [Nic] Claxton and me," he recently told Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. "It’s not disrespect, but what are you expecting from that group?"
Durant’s comments paired with Irving’s ongoing suspension and a crushing 153-121 loss to the Kings on Tuesday show the cracks in this team that winning briefly covered up.
Brooklyn limps into this one for its fourth straight road game before getting three days off prior to a home date with the Memphis Grizzlies on Nov. 20. The Nets will go through the motions against Portland before heading back to the Barclays Center. Portland should easily cover.
Nets vs. Trail Blazers O/U Pick
Under 220.5 (-110) ★★★★★
The Blazers' Over/Under record is 4-9-1, and Brooklyn is 6-9. Neither team hits the Over too frequently, so take the Under.
Portland is 1-0-1 as the home favorite, 2-2-2 at home, and 2-6-1 after a win. The Blazers are 1-2-1 over the last four games. The Over has cashed during the Nets' previous two games after seven straight Unders. Brooklyn is also 3-5 on the road and 2-4 as the road underdog.
Portland finished 4-2 during its six-game road trip, and the Trail Blazers play a second straight home contest against a Brooklyn team on its final matchup of a four-game road swing. The Nets won’t put up much of a fight, and Portland will win a low-scoring game in front of the home crowd.
Nets vs. Trail Blazers Prop Pick
Durant Under 30.5 points (-108) ★★★★★
Durant is averaging 30.3 points per game in 2022-23. He's continuing to be an elite offensive force despite the drama constantly tied to his team.
However, his point total is set far too high against the Blazers, as Durant has scored fewer than 30 points in six of his last seven contests. The Nets surely won’t be motivated on Thursday, making it tough to feel confident in taking the Over here.
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Nets-Trail Blazers picks from 11/17/2022 at 11:08 a.m. ET.
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