Thunder vs Trail Blazers Prediction and NBA Tips - 12 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 11, 2024, 4:50PM | Published: Jan 10, 2024, 10:46PM
The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action at Paycom Center on Friday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams, the Thunder are up against a Trail Blazers line-up that includes Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant and Shaedon Sharpe.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Thunder vs Trail Blazers game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Thunder vs Trail Blazers
Based on detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Oklahoma City-Portland NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Thunder an 83% chance of winning against the Trail Blazers at Paycom Center.
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Thunder vs Trail Blazers: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Paycom Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Thunder $1.13, Trail Blazers $7.80
- Total (Over/Under 233.5 Points): Over $1.92, Under $1.90
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Thunder at $1.13 and the Trail Blazers at $7.80.
The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 233.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.92 and odds for the Under at $1.90.
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Thunder vs Trail Blazers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Portland at $7.80 with Betfair (2.8% edge)
- Total Points: Under 233.5 at $1.90 with Betfair (51% probability)
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While the Thunder have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Trail Blazers to win is our preferred option because of the 2.8% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
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Thunder vs Trail Blazers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Thunder vs Trail Blazers at Paycom Center on Friday has the Thunder winning 122-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Oklahoma City vs Portland on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live scores.
Thunder vs Trail Blazers: Player Props
Betting on Thunder vs Trail Blazers player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Paycom Center.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to lead the Thunder with 36 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists, while Anfernee Simons is projected to finish with 23 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists for the Trail Blazers.
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 36 | 7 | 7 |
| Chet Holmgren | 21 | 8 | 4 |
| Jalen Williams | 20 | 5 | 5 |
| Josh Giddey | 13 | 7 | 5 |
| Luguentz Dort | 12 | 5 | 1 |
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons | 23 | 3 | 5 |
| Jerami Grant | 22 | 4 | 3 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 15 | 4 | 3 |
| Scoot Henderson | 14 | 4 | 6 |
| Duop Reath | 14 | 6 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Oklahoma City vs Portland match-up at Paycom Center.
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Thunder vs Trail Blazers: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Thunder and Trail Blazers at Paycom Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Friday 12 January 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Paycom Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Oklahoma City vs Portland predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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