After an outstanding display of scoring, Joel Embiid and Damian Lillard are set to clash on Thursday night. Embiid has had an average of 35.7 points per game over six consecutive games since his return from a stint with a sore left foot. Meanwhile, Lillard has averaged 39.0 points during a similar six-game period, and scored 40 and 44 points respectively in his two most recent outings, resulting in a 122-113 road loss against the Denver Nuggets.
The Sixers have been hot on road in 2023. They have yet to be beat this year but could tonight be the end of their undefeated streak? Well lets dig in by starting off with the injury report. The Sixers are going into this game with a healthy lineup. As for the Trail Blazers, well Jusuf Nurkić and Gary Payton are a game-time decision but are expected to play. That’s good news for the Blazers as They’ll need Nurkic to keep it going if they want to slow down Joel Embiid.
But when it comes down to my prediction, I expect the Sixers to win this one on the road. They have way too much depth on their roster compared to the Trail Blazers, and they have just been hot on the road in 2023. Also something to consider, Trail Blazers are 1-10 against the spread in their last 11 games after playing on 1 day of rest. That said, I’m locked in with the Sixers to cover the spread at -2 for my free pick of the day.
Philadelphia at Portland
When: 10:00 PM ET, Thursday, January 19, 2023
Where: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
Where to watch: NBALP
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Philadelphia 76ers @ Portland Trail Blazers
Moneyline
Philadelphia 76ers -135
Portland Trail Blazers +115
Philadelphia 76ers @ Portland Trail Blazers
Point Spread
Philadelphia 76ers -2.0 (-110)
Portland Trail Blazers 2.0 (-110)
Philadelphia 76ers @ Portland Trail Blazers
Total
Over 233.5 (-110)
Under 233.5 (-110)
(Get real-time live scores, latest betting lines & 1st half odds)
Team Record & Betting Stats
| Name | Record | ATS | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 28-16 | 25-19 | 113.93 | 110.18 |
| Portland | 21-23 | 24-20 | 113.27 | 112.77 |
| Name | ATS Home | ATS Away | OU Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 16-8 | 9-11 | 26-18 |
| Portland | 12-7 | 12-13 | 20-23-1 |
Philadelphia 76ers Last 5 Games
| Opponent | score | Result | line | Total | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAC | 120-110 | W | 1.5 | 224 | W/O |
| LAL | 113-112 | W | -5.5 | 235 | L/U |
| UTA | 118-117 | W | -7 | 231.5 | L/O |
| OKC | 114-133 | L | -10.5 | 233.5 | L/O |
| DET | 147-116 | W | -14.5 | 225.5 | W/O |
Portland Trail Blazers Last 5 Games
| Opponent | score | Result | line | Total | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | 113-122 | L | 5.5 | 238.5 | L/U |
| DAL | 140-123 | W | -9 | 223.5 | W/O |
| DAL | 136-119 | W | -4 | 226.5 | W/O |
| CLE | 113-119 | L | 1.5 | 224 | L/O |
| ORL | 106-109 | L | -8.5 | 229 | L/U |
Betting Odds Trends
| Philadelphia 76ers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia’s last 9 games | ||
| Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia’s last 10 games on the road | ||
| Philadelphia is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Portland | ||
| Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Portland | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games when playing Portland | ||
| Philadelphia is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Portland | ||
| Philadelphia is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Portland | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Portland | ||
| Portland Trail Blazers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Portland is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games | ||
| Portland is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games | ||
| The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Portland’s last 13 games | ||
| Portland is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games at home | ||
| Portland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland’s last 5 games at home | ||
| Portland is 6-2-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Philadelphia | ||
| Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 6 of Portland’s last 7 games when playing Philadelphia | ||
| Portland is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia | ||
| Portland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Philadelphia | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 6 of Portland’s last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia | ||
Philadelphia 76ers Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| No injuries to report. |
Portland Trail Blazers Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| Jusuf Nurkic | Prob Thurs – Calf – 1/18/23 |
| Gary Payton II | Prob Thurs – Hip – 1/18/23 |
| Justise Winslow | Late Jan – Ankle – 1/12/23 |
NBA Picks & Free Predictions
The Pick: Philadelphia Sixers -2NBA Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
