Trail Blazers vs Nets Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 18, 2024, 3:09AM | Published: Jan 17, 2024, 12:01PM
The Portland Trail Blazers will play the favoured Brooklyn Nets in NBA action at Moda Center on Thursday, beginning at 2:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant and Scoot Henderson, the Trail Blazers are up against a Nets team that includes Mikal Bridges, Cam Thomas and Cameron Johnson.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Trail Blazers vs Nets game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Trail Blazers vs Nets
Based on high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Portland-Brooklyn NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Nets a 65% chance of defeating the Trail Blazers at Moda Center.
More: Trail Blazers vs Nets Match Centre
Trail Blazers vs Nets: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Moda Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Trail Blazers $2.98, Nets $1.49
- Line: Trail Blazers +5 ($2.04), Nets -5 ($1.88)
- Total (Over/Under 221.5 Points): Over $1.95, Under $2.00
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 Trail Blazers at $2.98 and the Nets at $1.49.
The Trail Blazers are 5-point underdogs against the Nets, with odds of $2.04 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Nets (-5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.88.
The Over/Under for Trail Blazers vs Nets has been set at 221.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.95 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Trail Blazers (+5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the 221.5-point Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
The best site for placing bets on the Trail Blazers vs Nets game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Trail Blazers vs Nets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Portland at $2.98 with Betfair (1.5% edge)
- Line: Trail Blazers +5 at $2.04 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 221.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (50% probability)
These Trail Blazers vs Nets best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Nets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Trail Blazers to win is our recommended option because of the 1.5% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
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Trail Blazers vs Nets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Trail Blazers vs Nets at Moda Center this Thursday has the Nets winning 112-108.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Portland vs Brooklyn on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live scores.
Trail Blazers vs Nets: Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Trail Blazers vs Nets without necessarily betting on the outcome of Thursday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Moda Center.
Anfernee Simons is expected to step up for the Trail Blazers with 21 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists, while Mikal Bridges is projected to finish with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the Nets.
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons | 21 | 3 | 5 |
| Jerami Grant | 16 | 3 | 2 |
| Scoot Henderson | 16 | 3 | 5 |
| Duop Reath | 15 | 7 | 2 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 14 | 3 | 4 |
Nets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikal Bridges | 22 | 5 | 4 |
| Cam Thomas | 17 | 2 | 2 |
| Cameron Johnson | 16 | 5 | 3 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | 14 | 4 | 7 |
| Nic Claxton | 13 | 11 | 2 |
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Portland vs Brooklyn match-up at Moda Center.
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Trail Blazers vs Nets: Preview
The NBA game between the Trail Blazers and Nets at Moda Center is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs Brooklyn Nets
- Date: Thursday 18 January 2024
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Moda Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Portland vs Brooklyn predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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