76ers vs Trail Blazers Preview

The 76ers will try to pay off for their supporters on Saturday when they play host to the Trail Blazers at Wells Fargo Center in NBA wagering action.

(Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news). The 76ers are 7-17 so far on the season, and 10-14 ATS vs. the number. The Trail Blazers, meanwhile, are 19-4 and 17-6 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Philadelphia go 15-9 and the Trail Blazers go 16-7 on the totals.

View Portland Trail Blazers vs Philadelphia 76ers Odds and Stats.

Philadelphia opened as 9.5-point underdogs at online sportsbook Sportsbook, while the NBA total was sitting around 210.5 at Sportsbook for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting.

According to new Power Rankings at Odds Shark, it's the No. 30-rated 76ers and the No. 1-rated Trail Blazers in this matchup. Predictive computer formulas point to a 102-90 win for the Trail Blazers on Saturday.



Portland won its last outing, a 111-104 result against the Rockets on December 12. The Trail Blazers covered in that game as a 2.5-point favorite, while the 215 combined points took the game OVER the total. LaMarcus Aldridge poured in 31 points for Portland on Thursday, as they defeated Houston 111-104 at Rose Garden.

The 76ers were a 108-100 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Raptors. They failed to cover the 7-point spread as underdogs, while the total score (208) made winners of OVER bettors. Philadelphia suffered a 108-100 loss against Toronto on Friday, getting 23 points from Tony Wroten in a losing effort at Air Canada Centre.

How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Philadelphia's No. 13-ranked offense (101.75 PPG) against a Trail Blazers defense that ranks No. 16 at 100.09 PPG. The 76ers have averaged 44.63% from the field per game, less than the Trail Blazers have managed so far this season (45.69% on average).

Next up:
Portland at Detroit, Sunday, December 15th
Philadelphia at New Jersey, Monday, December 16th