Thunder vs Trail Blazers Prediction and NBA Tips - 24 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 24, 2024, 1:12AM | Published: Jan 23, 2024, 12:05AM
The Oklahoma City Thunder will sqaure off with the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action at Paycom Center on Wednesday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, the Thunder are looking to overcome a Trail Blazers team that includes Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons and Malcolm Brogdon.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Thunder vs Trail Blazers game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Thunder vs Trail Blazers
Using high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Oklahoma City-Portland NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Thunder an 85% chance of winning against the Trail Blazers at Paycom Center.
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Thunder vs Trail Blazers: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at Paycom Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Thunder $1.12, Trail Blazers $8.80
- Line: Thunder -13.5 ($1.93), Trail Blazers +13.5 ($2.00)
- Total (Over/Under 232.5 Points): Over $1.89, Under $2.06
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 $1.12 and the Trail Blazers at $8.80.
The Thunder are 13.5-point favourites against the Trail Blazers, with odds of $1.93 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Trail Blazers (+13.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.00.
The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 232.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.89 and odds for the Under at $2.06.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Trail Blazers (+13.5) have a 55% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 232.5 points has a 52% chance of staying Under.
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Thunder vs Trail Blazers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Portland at $8.80 with Betfair (3.8% edge)
- Line: Trail Blazers +13.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (55% probability) 🔥
- Total Points: Under 232.5 at $2.06 with Betfair (52% probability)
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Thunder vs Trail Blazers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Thunder vs Trail Blazers at Paycom Center this Wednesday has the Thunder winning 121-109.
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 Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Thunder vs Trail Blazers: Player Props
Looking for Thunder vs Trail Blazers player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to lead the way for the Thunder with 34 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists, while Jerami Grant is projected to have 23 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists for the Trail Blazers.
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 34 | 6 | 8 |
| Jalen Williams | 21 | 5 | 5 |
| Chet Holmgren | 19 | 7 | 4 |
| Josh Giddey | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Luguentz Dort | 13 | 5 | 2 |
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | 23 | 4 | 3 |
| Anfernee Simons | 22 | 3 | 5 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 17 | 4 | 5 |
| Deandre Ayton | 13 | 10 | 1 |
| Scoot Henderson | 11 | 3 | 4 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Oklahoma City vs Portland game at Paycom Center.
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Thunder vs Trail Blazers: Preview
The NBA game between the Thunder and Trail Blazers at Paycom Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Wednesday 24 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 stated.
Our Oklahoma City vs Portland predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully 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 accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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