Indiana Pacers vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/4/25

At 10:00 ET, the Pacers (-205) will take on the Trail Blazers (+172) in a non-conference matchup. Indiana is currently favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 234.

Both teams enter this game on four-game winning streaks. The Pacers (28-20) are 4th in the Eastern Conference, while the Trail Blazers (21-29) are 13th in the West.

INDIANA PACERS VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +5.5

This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, February 4th.

WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 133-120 in favor of the Trail Blazers.
  • Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 18 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 14 threes.

Taking a Look at the Pacers Chances on the Road

Indiana improved to 28-20 this season with a 112-111 win over the Jazz on Monday. Despite being favored by 6.5 points, the Pacers didn’t cover the spread, and the total score of 223 points fell short of the 243-point over/under line.

After Utah’s 17-0 run early in the game, the Pacers chipped away at the lead, outscoring the Jazz 33-29 in the 2nd quarter. They entered the 4th quarter down 88-83 but finished strong, holding the Jazz to 23 points while scoring 29 to secure the win.

Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 22 points and 6 rebounds in their win over the Jazz, shooting 57.1% from the field. Tyrese Haliburton added 18 points, hitting 3 threes at 30% efficiency, while Aaron Nesmith contributed 13 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 66.7%.

As a team, the Pacers shot 47.3% from the field, making just 10 threes at a 23.8% clip. Siakam scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Nesmith added 6 in the final period.

Despite a slow start, the Pacers tightened up defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 23 points to secure a 112-111 win over the Jazz. Indiana gave up 32 points in the 1st quarter but improved as the game went on, holding Utah to 27 points in the 3rd.

Overall, the Pacers held the Jazz to 42% shooting, including 35% from three-point range, where Utah made 13 threes. Indiana also sent the Jazz to the line 30 times, where they hit 20 free throws. The Pacers recorded 13 steals and 10 blocks in the game.

Will the Trail Blazers Come Through as Home Underdogs?

The Trail Blazers improved to 21-29 on the season with a 121-119 win over the Suns on Monday. Portland, who entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 240, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 228.5 by 11.5 points.

Portland’s win came at home, but it wasn’t easy. After a 31-31 tie in the 1st quarter, the Suns went on an 11-0 run, extending their lead to 53-41. Portland responded by outscoring Phoenix 37-25 in the 3rd quarter, taking an 86-80 lead into the 4th. Despite being outscored 27-21 in the final quarter, the Blazers held on for the win.

In their win over the Suns, the Trail Blazers hit 16 threes at a 40% clip, finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.9%. Deandre Ayton led the way with 25 points and 20 rebounds, while Deni Avdija added 24 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 50% efficiency.

Toumani Camara was a standout from beyond the arc, making 5 threes at 71.4% and finishing with 17 points. Ayton scored 9 points in overtime, while Scoot Henderson added 7 of his 15 points in the 3rd quarter.

Defensively, the Trail Blazers tightened up in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, allowing just 24 and 25 points, respectively, in their 121-119 win over the Suns. Overall, they gave up 119 points on 47% shooting from the field.

Portland allowed 15 threes at a 35% clip and sent Phoenix to the line 28 times, where they made 24 free throws. The Blazers finished with 34 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals.