Trail Blazers vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 2 November 2024
Last updated: Nov 2, 2024, 1:56AM | Published: Oct 31, 2024, 10:36PM
The Portland Trail Blazers will take on the favoured Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Moda Center on Saturday, commencing at 1:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant and Deandre Ayton, the Trail Blazers are looking to overcome a Thunder team that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Trail Blazers vs Thunder game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Portland vs Oklahoma City NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Thunder an 81% chance of beating the Trail Blazers at Moda Center.
Trail Blazers vs Thunder: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Moda Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Trail Blazers $5.50, Thunder $1.17
- Line: Trail Blazers +11.5 ($1.91), Thunder -11.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 220.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Trail Blazers at $5.50 and the Thunder at $1.17.
The Trail Blazers are 11.5-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Thunder (-11.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 220.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Trail Blazers (+11.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 220.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Trail Blazers vs Thunder: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Portland at $5.50 with Bet365
- Line: Trail Blazers +11.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 220.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Trail Blazers vs Thunder betting tips are based on world-class modelling and gambling expertise to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Thunder have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Trail Blazers to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Trail Blazers vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Trail Blazers vs Thunder at Moda Center this Saturday is the Thunder winning 115-104.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Portland vs Oklahoma City game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
Trail Blazers vs Thunder: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Trail Blazers vs Thunder without necessarily betting on the outcome of Saturday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Anfernee Simons is expected to lead the Trail Blazers with 22 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to have 28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Thunder.
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons | 22 | 3 | 6 |
| Jerami Grant | 20 | 4 | 3 |
| Deandre Ayton | 19 | 12 | 2 |
| Deni Avdija | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| Scoot Henderson | 13 | 3 | 5 |
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 28 | 6 | 6 |
| Chet Holmgren | 19 | 8 | 2 |
| Jalen Williams | 18 | 5 | 5 |
| Luguentz Dort | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Aaron Wiggins | 8 | 3 | 1 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Portland vs Oklahoma City game.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Trail Blazers vs Thunder: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Trail Blazers and Thunder at Moda Center is scheduled to begin at 1:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Saturday 2 November 2024
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Moda Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Portland vs Oklahoma City predictions are based on 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, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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