Portland Trail Blazers vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/3/25
The 76ers (-166) are favored by 4 points over the Trail Blazers (+140) in this non-conference matchup. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
Portland is 12th in the Western Conference with a record of 27-34, while the 76ers are 11th in the East at 21-38.
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +4
This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, March 3rd.
WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-116 in favor of the Trail Blazers.
- Our projections have Shaedon Sharpe finishing with 21 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
- From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.4% and knocking down 16 threes.
Are the Trail Blazers Ready for a Win at Philadelphia?
The Trail Blazers fell to 27-34 on the season after a 133-129 loss to the Cavaliers on Sunday. Despite being +10.5 point underdogs, Portland kept it close, losing by just four points. The total score of 262 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 236.5.
Portland went on a 15-0 run to take a 57-42 lead after the game was tied at 42-42. They led 89-79 going into the 4th quarter but were outscored 40-30 in the final period.
Deni Avdija put up a triple-double with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, shooting 61.5% from the field in the Trail Blazers’ 133-129 loss to the Cavaliers. Anfernee Simons added 27 points, hitting 4 threes at 33.3%, while Toumani Camara contributed 19 points, connecting on 3 threes at 60% efficiency.
Portland made 14 threes, shooting 35% from beyond the arc and 43.8% overall. Avdija scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter, and Simons added 5 points in overtime.
The Trail Blazers put together a strong defensive effort in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up just 24 and 18 points, respectively. However, they struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 37 points in the 3rd quarter and 40 in the 4th, leading to a 133-129 loss to the Cavaliers. Portland allowed Cleveland to shoot 43% from the field.
Portland had trouble defending the three-point line, where the Cavaliers hit 19 threes on 41% shooting. The Blazers also sent Cleveland to the free-throw line 35 times, where they converted 30. Portland gave up 13 offensive rebounds while recording 8 steals and 1 block.
Pressure Builds for Philadelphia as Home Favorites
The 76ers improved to 21-38 this season with a 126-119 win over the Warriors on Saturday. Philadelphia, who were +6.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 245.5 exceeded the O/U line of 228.5 by 16.5 points.
After a 30-30 tie in the 1st quarter, the 76ers took control by outscoring the Warriors 37-25 in the 2nd. Golden State fought back in the 3rd, winning it 35-29, but Philadelphia held on by edging the Warriors 30-29 in the final quarter.
The 76ers shot 52.9% from the field and hit 19 threes at a 57.6% clip in their win over the Warriors. Quentin Grimes led the way with 44 points, hitting 6 threes at 66.7% efficiency.
Grimes scored 18 points in the 3rd quarter, while Guerschon Yabusele added 9 of his 18 points in the 4th. Paul George also contributed 12 of his 17 points in the final period.
Defensively, the 76ers had a solid 2nd quarter, allowing just 25 points, but they gave up 35 in the 3rd. They allowed 119 points overall but still managed to secure the win.
Philadelphia held the Warriors to 28% shooting from three, with Golden State making 12 threes. The 76ers also sent the Warriors to the line 19 times, where they hit 15 free throws. Philadelphia finished with 8 steals and 3 blocks.