The Philadelphia 76ers are off to a 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS start to the 2019-20 season, winning their first four games by an average margin of victory of 11 points per game. Philadelphia hopes to keep things rolling on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers this Sunday.
- Philadelphia 76ers at Portland Trail Blazers (Matchup Report)
- Date/Time: November 2, 10:00 PM ET
- TV Coverage: NBATV
- Sportsbook Odds: Portland -4 | O/U 219 (Line History)
Sportsbook Odds Analysis
With Joel Embiid out of action, the Philadelphia 76ers opened as 4-point road underdogs, but have since been bet down to just +1.5 at Portland. The total has jumped up four points from its opener of 219 up to 223.
Philadelphia News & Notes
Newcomers Al Horford and Josh Richardson have fit in well for Philadelphia in the early stages of the season. This elite starting five has lived up to the hype out of the gate with Horford and Richardson each averaging over 13 points per game, Ben Simmons averaging 16.5, Tobias Harris averaging 18.8, and Joel Embiid leading the way with 23.3 points per game.
The 76ers’ depth will be tested this Saturday however as Embiid will miss this contest due to a suspension he received for a physical altercation with Karl-Anthony Towns during Philadelphia’s 107-93 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. This will be the team’s first stint as a betting underdog this season. Philadelphia is 3-2 SU and 4-1 ATS in its last five games as an underdog.
Portland News & Notes
Damian Lillard is off to a red-hot start in 2019-20, averaging 29.2 points and 7.6 assists per game, which would both be new career highs if Lillard is able to maintain these totals throughout the season. After leading Portland to a 53-win season and a conference finals berth last season, Lillard is hoping to take the team to another level this year with the Golden State Warriors no longer looming over the Western Conference.
Portland is just 1-4 SU and 1-3-1 ATS over its last five home games since going 12-0 SU over its previous 12 games at home. The Trail Blazers are 8-1 SU and 5-4 ATS in their last nine home games against the 76ers including a current winning streak of five straight games.
Betting Pick: Portland -1.5
After losing their home opener against the Denver Nuggets and then spending their last four games on the road, the Trail Blazers should be fired up to win one for their home crowd in this one. Look for Portland to take advantage of Joel Embiid’s absence with a win.
- The 76ers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Portland.
- The Trail Blazers are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games vs the Eastern Conference.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Portland's last 7 games played in November.
