Portland looks to cover the Trail Blazers-Pistons -8.5 point betting spread on Saturday and improve its overall 42-26 mark when they host Detroit in NBA basketball action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Portland Trail Blazers opened as -8.5-point favorites at online sportsbook Sportsbook, while the NBA total line was sitting around 209.5 at Sportsbook for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting on the total amount of points scored.
A 115-95 result in favor of the Trail Blazers is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Detroit Pistons vs Portland Trail Blazers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Portland Trail Blazers sport a record of 42-26 and 38-26-4 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Detroit Pistons sit at 30-38 and 30-36-2 ATS on the NBA season. The OVER/UNDER totals betting records are 28-40 for the Portland Trail Blazers and 29-37-2 for the Detroit Pistons. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Portland vs Detroit injuries news.
The Trail Blazers - Pistons betting odds would favor the Trail Blazers if the lines were set according to power rankings. Portland is rated No. 4 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the Detroit Pistons sit at No. 25.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Portland's No. 3-rated NBA squad against Detroit's No. 19-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Portland rates No. 16 in the league with 10.49 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 15 with 10.5 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Blake Griffin went off for 26 points and added 6 rebounds but it wasn't enough as Denver defeated Detroit, 120-113 at Pepsi Center.
The Trail Blazers got 29 points from C.J. McCollum as Portland ran past Cleveland 113-105 on Thursday at Moda Center.
- Detroit is 6-19 ATS in its last 25 games
- Detroit is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games
- Detroit is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
- Portland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 7 games
- Portland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit at Sacramento, Monday, March 19th
Portland at Los Angeles, Sunday, March 18th
