Nets vs Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 17

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 17, 2024, 4:31 PM
  • The Nets are -6.5 favorites vs. the Trail Blazers
  • Total (Over/Under): 224.5 points
  • Watch the game on RTNW | YES

The Brooklyn Nets visit Moda Center at the Rose Quarter to take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Portland, OR.

The Nets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Nets vs Trail Blazers Over/Under is 221.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Nets are 19-19 against the spread, while the Trail Blazers are 17-22 against the spread.


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Nets vs. Trail Blazers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Brooklyn Nets-6.5 -110O 221.5 -110-250
Portland Trail Blazers +6.5 -110U 221.5 -110+200

Trail Blazers vs Nets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Nets will win Wednesday‘s game with 71.7% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Nets and Trail Blazers, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Trail Blazers vs Nets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Trail Blazers will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 53.0% confidence.


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  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the 4Q Spread in 26 of their last 39 away games (+11.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 43 of their last 72 games (+10.75 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 39 away games (+8.70 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 44 of their last 79 games (+7.75 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 40 away games (+6.45 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 29 games (+12.35 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 45 of their last 75 games (+11.85 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 38 games (+10.65 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have covered the 4Q Spread in 18 of their last 26 games (+10.45 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 23 games (+9.90 Units / 42% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nets have gone 19-19 (-1.8 Units / -4.21% ROI).

  • 16-23 against the Moneyline (-10.7 Units / -17.95% ROI)
  • 19-19 against the Over for game total points (-1.9 Units / -4.42% ROI)
  • 19-19 against the Under for game total points (-1.85 Units / -4.32% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Trail Blazers have gone 17-22 (-7.15 Units / -16.74% ROI).

  • 10-29 against the Moneyline (-4.15 Units / -9.92% ROI)
  • 18-21 against the Over for game total points (-5.1 Units / -11.87% ROI)
  • 21-18 against the Under for game total points (+1.25 Units / 2.92% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only covered the 1Q Spread in 29 of their last 78 games (-22.75 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 75 games (-20.55 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only covered the 1H Spread in 30 of their last 78 games (-20.05 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 73 games (-18.25 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 39 games at home (-17.45 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 40 away games (-19.45 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 78 games (-18.90 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 1Q Spread in 12 of their last 40 away games (-18.80 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 40 away games (-16.85 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 81 games (-16.70 Units / -18% ROI)

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Brooklyn Nets: Keys to the Game vs. the Portland Trail Blazers

The Nets were 25-19 (.568) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .491

The Nets were 15-5 (.750) when winning the rebounding margin last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .634

The Nets are 1-7 (.125) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .223

The Nets were 23-16 (.590) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

Portland Trail Blazers: Keys to the Game vs. the Brooklyn Nets

The Trail Blazers are winless (0-5) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .362

The Trail Blazers are 0-5 (.000) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers this season — T-worst in the NBA. The Nets have made 13.5 three-pointers per game this season — T-8th-highest in the NBA.

The Trail Blazers are 6-16 (.273) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

The Trail Blazers are 3-13 (.188) when they lose the turnover margin this season — 5th-worst in the NBA. The Nets have averaged 12.7 turnovers per game this season — 6th-lowest in the NBA.

Injury Report: Trail Blazers vs. NetsWednesday‘s Game, Jan. 17

  • Deandre Ayton (Portland Trail Blazers): Knee, Out
  • Jerami Grant (Portland Trail Blazers): Concussion, Out
  • Malcolm Brogdon (Portland Trail Blazers): Knee, Out
  • Robert Williams (Portland Trail Blazers): Knee, Out For Season
  • Ish Wainright (Portland Trail Blazers): Knee, Out
  • Ben Simmons (Brooklyn Nets): Back, Out
  • Lonnie Walker IV (Brooklyn Nets): Hamstring, Out

Brooklyn Nets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nets had an eFG% of 57% in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Nets averaged 44.0 points in the paint per game (3,604 points/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.5

The Nets averaged 12.9 offensive rebounds per game (1,058 rebounds/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

The Nets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (2,093 assists/ 1,127 TOs) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Portland Trail Blazers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (867 assists/ 595 TOs) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Trail Blazers have an eFG% of 50% this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Trail Blazers have averaged 1.19 points per shot (2,067 points/1,732 shots) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.32

The Trail Blazers have averaged 1.18 points per shot (4,184 points/3,531 shots) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.29

Brooklyn Nets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nets averaged 6.2 blocks per game (506 blocks/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nets allowed a TS% of 48% in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 51%

The Nets allowed an eFG% of 51% in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 54%

The Nets have averaged 6.5 steals per game (253 steals/39 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

Portland Trail Blazers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers have averaged 31.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,237 rebounds/39 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Trail Blazers have allowed opponents to shoot 21% from three (32/150) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 35%

The Trail Blazers have allowed opponents to shoot 52% (889/1,706) in the first half this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 47%

The Trail Blazers allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (538/1,343) at home last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 36%


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