Oklahoma City Thunder vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/5

The Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a strong start in the NBA regular season. They hold a perfect 7-0 record. Under the guidance of head coach Mark Daigneault, they lead the Western Conference and the Northwest Division. The Thunder will aim to keep their winning streak alive as they visit the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 10:00 PM. Fans can catch the game on KUNP.

The Portland Trail Blazers have had a decent start with a 4-3 record. Interim head coach Tiago Splitter will look to improve their standing in the Western Conference. They currently rank seventh in the conference and fourth in the Northwest Division. Playing at home, the Trail Blazers will try to end their one-game losing streak against a strong Thunder team. Both teams are in the same division, which adds extra importance to this game.

Thunder vs Trail Blazers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Portland Trail Blazers
  • Venue: Moda Center
  • Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
  • Thunder Spread: -5.0 (-108)
  • Trail Blazers Spread: +5.0 (-113)
  • Thunder MoneyLine: -215
  • Trail Blazers MoneyLine: +179
  • Over/Under: 228.5 (-110)

Oklahoma City Thunder Team Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder have shown strong performance in their recent games. They secured a significant win against the New Orleans Pelicans with a 137-106 score. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stood out with 30 points, while Isaiah Hartenstein added 14 points and 14 rebounds.

The Thunder’s offensive stats place them high in the league. They score an average of 122.1 points per game, ranking 5th. Their field goal percentage is 46.8, and they excel in free throw percentage, leading the league at 86.0.

On the defensive end, the Thunder allow 109.7 points per game, which ranks them 3rd. They have the best field goal percentage allowed, holding opponents to 42.7%. Rebounding is also a strength, with 48.0 rebounds per game, placing them 4th in the league.

Portland Trail Blazers Team Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers are currently averaging 120.3 points per game, placing them 9th in the league. They are known for their fast pace, with 102.9 possessions per game, which is 4th in the NBA. Despite their high pace, their field goal percentage stands at 45.1%, ranking them 21st.

Deni Avdija is leading the team with 24.1 points per game. He is also contributing 6.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. Jerami Grant and Shaedon Sharpe are also key players, averaging 20.3 and 18.1 points per game, respectively.

In recent games, the Trail Blazers had a narrow win over the Denver Nuggets, 109-107. They then lost to the Los Angeles Lakers by 8 points, with a score of 115-123. Injuries have impacted the team, with key players like Damian Lillard and Scoot Henderson sidelined.

BTB Betting Pick

The Thunder are favored by 5 points against the Trail Blazers. The Thunder have a strong offense, ranking 5th in points per game and 1st in free throw percentage. Their defense also ranks 3rd in points allowed. The Trail Blazers, however, struggle defensively, allowing the 27th highest field goal percentage. This makes the Thunder a good pick to cover the spread of -5.0.

The total for the game is set at 228.5 points. The Thunder and Trail Blazers both rank high in possessions per game, with the Thunder at 102.7 and the Trail Blazers at 102.9. The Thunder allow the 3rd fewest points per game, while the Trail Blazers score an average of 120.3 points. With these stats, the game is projected to end with a score of Thunder 120 and Trail Blazers 115, making the under 228.5 a reasonable pick.