Trail Blazers vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 7 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 7, 2024, 3:09AM | Published: Mar 5, 2024, 10:34PM
The Portland Trail Blazers will play the favoured Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Moda Center on Thursday, beginning at 2:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant and Duop Reath, the Trail Blazers are looking to overcome a Thunder line-up that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Trail Blazers vs Thunder game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Trail Blazers vs Thunder
Using high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Portland-Oklahoma City NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Thunder an 83% chance of defeating the Trail Blazers at Moda Center.
More: Trail Blazers vs Thunder Match Centre
Trail Blazers vs Thunder: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Moda Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Trail Blazers $8.40, Thunder $1.13
- Line: Trail Blazers +13 ($1.98), Thunder -13 ($1.90)
- Total (Over/Under 224.5 Points): Over $1.88, 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 $8.40 and the Thunder at $1.13.
The Trail Blazers are 13-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.98 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Thunder (-13) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.90.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 224.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.88 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Trail Blazers (+13) have a 55% chance of covering the line, while the 224.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Trail Blazers vs Thunder: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Portland at $8.40 with Betfair (4.5% edge) 🔥
- Line: Trail Blazers +13 at $1.98 with Betfair (55% probability) 🔥
- Total Points: Under 224.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (51% probability)
When you see a 🔥, that means it's one of Stats Insider's best bets for today across any sport.
Today's Trail Blazers vs Thunder betting tips are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
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 4.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial 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 Thursday has the Thunder winning 117-106.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Portland vs Oklahoma City on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Trail Blazers vs Thunder: Player Props
Player props are a popular way to bet on Trail Blazers vs Thunder without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Anfernee Simons is expected to step up for the Trail Blazers with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to have 31 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the Thunder.
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons | 26 | 4 | 7 |
| Jerami Grant | 23 | 4 | 3 |
| Duop Reath | 15 | 6 | 2 |
| Jabari Walker | 9 | 7 | 1 |
| Moses Brown | 8 | 8 | 0 |
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 31 | 6 | 7 |
| Chet Holmgren | 20 | 8 | 3 |
| Jalen Williams | 19 | 4 | 5 |
| Josh Giddey | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Luguentz Dort | 10 | 4 | 1 |
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Portland vs Oklahoma City game at Moda Center.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips for every NBA game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Trail Blazers vs Thunder: Preview
The NBA game between the Trail Blazers and Thunder at Moda Center is scheduled to commence at 2:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Thursday 7 March 2024
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Moda Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Portland vs Oklahoma City predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced 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 knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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