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Oklahoma City
Thunder
49 - 33
Portland
Trail Blazers
53 - 29
April 14, 2019, 3:30 PM EDT
 | Moda Center at the Rose Quarter

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Oklahoma City
Thunder
49 - 33
Portland
Trail Blazers
53 - 29
April 14, 2019, 3:30 PM EDT
 | Moda Center at the Rose Quarter

  • The Moda Center is the site for Game 1 of the Sportsbook-round matchup between Northwest Division rivals the Oklahoma City Thunder and Portland Trail Blazers. Both of these squads carry a winning streak into this series as Oklahoma City has rattled off five wins in a row, while Portland is looking to extend its three-game winning streak. The Thunder swept the four-game season series vs the Trail Blazers but are a 3.5-point underdog in this game with the total Sportsbook at 225 points.

    Thunder vs Trail Blazers Game Center

    Standout Stats

    • Portland has been on an absolute tear since mid-March, sporting a record of 11-2 SU and 6-7 ATS with an average winning margin of 8.82. Meanwhile, Oklahoma City had a four-game losing slide in mid-March but has since gone 7-3 SU and 6-4 ATS with an average winning margin of 8.86. The Thunder swept the four-game season set vs the Trail Blazers with an average winning margin of seven.
    • Both teams have been filling the basket frequently and that has led to the OVER being a smart play recently with the total going OVER in seven of Portland’s last 12 contests and in seven of Oklahoma City’s last 12. In their last dozen games, the Thunder have had an average combined score of 226.42, while the Trail Blazers’ average combined score was 230.75.
    • Scoring hasn’t come with much difficulty for Portland through the final 10 contests of the regular season as it poured in 118.7 ppg, ranking sixth during that stretch. Additionally, the Trail Blazers have taken the fifth-most shot attempts per game over that span, but rank 20th with a 34.6 shooting percentage from beyond the arc. Defensively, they rank in the middle of the pack, surrendering 110.9 ppg, but they have done a terrific job defending the three-point line, ranking third by restricting opponents to a measly 32.3 shooting percentage from long range.
    • Oklahoma City has been pushing the pace aggressively down the stretch, averaging 114.7 ppg to rank 13th in the NBA. The Thunder have taken the second-most shots per game over that span but haven’t been very efficient, shooting only 45.2 percent to rate 20th. Keeping points off the board has been a bit of an issue as the Thunder rank 16th in the Association by surrendering 111.0 ppg, but they have allowed the fourth-fewest shot attempts in their last 10 games. A big issue for OKC defensively has been stopping the three as it ranks 26th in allowing opponents to hit 38.3 percent from beyond the arc.
    • I anticipate a fantastic battle around the rim in this contest as Portland scored the second-most points in the paint through its last 10 games, while Oklahoma City surrendered the second-fewest PITP over the same span. Additionally, the Trail Blazers averaged 12.5 giveaways per game, ranking 12th, but the Thunder created the most takeaways at 15.1.

    My Best Bet for Oklahoma City vs Portland

    Oklahoma City +3.5

    The Thunder won all four meetings with the Trail Blazers with an average winning margin of seven and now they are getting points? I will take it. Additionally, Oklahoma City is carrying a five-game winning streak into this contest. The Thunder match up really well against the Trail Blazers and I expect them to start the series off on the right foot.

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Odds

Sunday, April 14 Sun Apr 14

Opening
Current
Oklahoma City
vsFinal
Portland
Spread
Moneyline
O/U
Opening
+3
-109
+123
o224
-110
-3
-109
-145
u224
-110
Spread
Moneyline
O/U
Current
+3
-105
+129
o224.5
-110
-3
-115
-149
u224.5
-110
Line History
Final

Edge Finder

103.73
 Total Score
106.23
42.98
 Field Goal %
44.25
32.32
 Three Point %
34.57
75.55
 Free Throw %
76.00
45.60
 Total Rebounds
42.88
103.73
 Total Score
106.23
24.95
 First Quarter
26.61
26.50
 Second Quarter
28.13
26.04
 Third Quarter
26.33
25.43
 Fourth Quarter
24.90
42.98
 Field Goal %
44.25
75.55
 Free Throw %
76.00
32.32
 Three Point %
34.57
37.39
 Three's Attempts
36.79
12.09
 Three's Made
12.72
10.41
 Offensive
10.43
35.18
 Defensive
32.45
45.60
 Total Rebounds
42.88
22.22
 Assists
22.93
18.26
 Fouls
21.07
13.28
 Turnovers
13.67
7.59
 Steals
7.90

Head To Head

OKC
Stat Type POR
4-6
 Record
6-4
4-6
 ATS
6-4
4-5-1
 O/U
4-5-1
112.30
 Score
113.10
57.00
 Half Time Score
55.90
45.44%
 Field Goal Percentage
46.54%
41.70
 Rebounds
46.20
102/282
 3 Point Shots
97/295
8.60
 Steals
7.40
OKC
Stat Type POR
3-0
 Record
0-3
3-0
 ATS
0-3
2-1
 O/U
2-1
124.00
 Score
115.33
62.67
 Half Time Score
55.00
47.83%
 Field Goal Percentage
42.03%
46.67
 Rebounds
49.67
35/85
 3 Point Shots
30/106
10.67
 Steals
7.33
Mar 7/19 (1 of 10)
OKC
Stat Type POR
Away
Home
129
 Score
121
+3.5
 ATS
-3.5
233 o
 O/U
233 u
58
 Half Time Score
61
45.70%
 Field Goal Percentage
39.40%
58
 Rebounds
51
8/27
 3 Point Shots
9/41
7
 Steals
7
Feb 11/19 (2 of 10)
OKC
Stat Type POR
Home
Away
120
 Score
111
-4.5
 ATS
+4.5
232 o
 O/U
232 u
68
 Half Time Score
49
47.70%
 Field Goal Percentage
41.40%
45
 Rebounds
46
16/35
 3 Point Shots
11/29
9
 Steals
8
Jan 22/19 (3 of 10)
OKC
Stat Type POR
Home
Away
123
 Score
114
-4
 ATS
+4
225 o
 O/U
225 u
62
 Half Time Score
55
50.60%
 Field Goal Percentage
45.30%
37
 Rebounds
52
11/23
 3 Point Shots
10/36
16
 Steals
7
Jan 4/19 (4 of 10)
OKC
Stat Type POR
Away
Home
111
 Score
109
+1
 ATS
-1
223.5 o
 O/U
223.5 u
57
 Half Time Score
62
42.60%
 Field Goal Percentage
43.20%
49
 Rebounds
50
8/25
 3 Point Shots
9/31
9
 Steals
6
Mar 25/18 (5 of 10)
OKC
Stat Type POR
Home
Away
105
 Score
108
-4
 ATS
+4
218 o
 O/U
218 u
52
 Half Time Score
57
44.00%
 Field Goal Percentage
46.70%
39
 Rebounds
49
8/27
 3 Point Shots
9/34
9
 Steals
8
Mar 3/18 (6 of 10)
OKC
Stat Type POR
Away
Home
100
 Score
108
+4.5
 ATS
-4.5
215 o
 O/U
215 u
50
 Half Time Score
53
44.00%
 Field Goal Percentage
44.30%
40
 Rebounds
47
6/27
 3 Point Shots
11/33
6
 Steals
6
Jan 9/18 (7 of 10)
OKC
Stat Type POR
Home
Away
106
 Score
117
-8
 ATS
+8
204.5 o
 O/U
204.5 u
50
 Half Time Score
54
44.00%
 Field Goal Percentage
53.10%
38
 Rebounds
42
13/31
 3 Point Shots
10/23
6
 Steals
10
Nov 5/17 (8 of 10)
OKC
Stat Type POR
Away
Home
99
 Score
103
-3
 ATS
+3
210.5 o
 O/U
210.5 u
46
 Half Time Score
50
44.90%
 Field Goal Percentage
50.00%
32
 Rebounds
44
11/33
 3 Point Shots
7/20
11
 Steals
6
Mar 7/17 (9 of 10)
OKC
Stat Type POR
Home
Away
121
 Score
126
-7
 ATS
+7
222 o
 O/U
222 u
67
 Half Time Score
61
51.80%
 Field Goal Percentage
55.30%
39
 Rebounds
36
10/25
 3 Point Shots
11/23
4
 Steals
7
Mar 2/17 (10 of 10)
OKC
Stat Type POR
Away
Home
109
 Score
114
-1
 ATS
+1
223 o
 O/U
223 u
60
 Half Time Score
57
39.50%
 Field Goal Percentage
49.40%
40
 Rebounds
45
11/29
 3 Point Shots
10/25
9
 Steals
9

Team Records

OKC
Record POR
49-33
 All
53-29
27-14
 Home
32-9
22-19
 Away
21-20
37-24
 As Fav
42-11
12-9
 As Dog
11-18
42-40
 ATS
45-36-1
21-20
 ATS Home
24-16-1
21-20
 ATS Away
21-20
38-41-3
 O/U
42-38-2
21-19-1
 O/U Home
23-17-1
17-22-2
 O/U Away
19-21-1
OKC
Record POR
7-3
 All
8-2
4-2
 Home
4-0
3-1
 Away
4-2
5-3
 As Fav
8-0
2-0
 As Dog
0-2
6-4
 ATS
5-5
4-2
 ATS Home
2-2
2-2
 ATS Away
3-3
5-4-1
 O/U
5-4-1
2-4
 O/U Home
3-1
3-0-1
 O/U Away
2-3-1
OKC
Record POR
9-7
 All
6-10
4-4
 Home
4-4
5-3
 Away
2-6
5-6
 As Fav
4-4
4-1
 As Dog
2-6
7-9
 ATS
6-10
3-5
 ATS Home
3-5
4-4
 ATS Away
3-5
9-7
 O/U
8-8
6-2
 O/U Home
4-4
3-5
 O/U Away
4-4
OKC
Record POR
21-9
 All
24-6
10-5
 Home
13-2
11-4
 Away
11-4
16-6
 As Fav
19-2
5-3
 As Dog
5-4
19-11
 ATS
20-9-1
9-6
 ATS Home
9-5-1
10-5
 ATS Away
11-4
16-13-1
 O/U
18-10-2
7-8
 O/U Home
9-5-1
9-5-1
 O/U Away
9-5-1
OKC
Record POR
28-24
 All
29-23
17-9
 Home
19-7
11-15
 Away
10-16
21-18
 As Fav
23-9
7-6
 As Dog
6-14
23-29
 ATS
25-27
12-14
 ATS Home
15-11
11-15
 ATS Away
10-16
22-28-2
 O/U
24-28
14-11-1
 O/U Home
14-12
8-17-1
 O/U Away
10-16

Trends

  • Oklahoma City are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
  • Oklahoma City are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
  • Oklahoma City are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against Portland.
  • Oklahoma City are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Portland.
  • Oklahoma City are 4-8 ATS in their last 12 games on the road.
  • Oklahoma City are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Portland.
  • Oklahoma City are 4-13 ATS in their last 17 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games against an opponent in the Northwest Division division.
  • Oklahoma City are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games played in April.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 6 games.
  • Portland are 11-2 SU in their last 13 games.
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland's last 6 games against Oklahoma City.
  • Portland are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games at home.
  • Portland are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City.
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 7 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Portland's last 7 games against an opponent in the Northwest Division division.
  • Portland are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games played in April.
  • Portland are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games when playing as the favourite.

Injuries

Name Position Inj Desc
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander PG Is downgraded to OUT Wednesday vs Detroit, Ankle
Kenrich Williams SF Is out for season, Wrist
Lindy Waters III SF Is downgraded to OUT Wednesday vs Detroit, Foot
Chet Holmgren PF Is out for season, Foot
Name Position Inj Desc
Damian Lillard PG Is out for season, Calf
Jusuf Nurkic C Is downgraded to OUT Wednesday vs Sacramento, Knee
Jerami Grant SF Is downgraded to OUT Wednesday vs Sacramento, Quad
Justise Winslow PF Is out indefinitely, Ankle
Anfernee Simons SG Is downgraded to OUT Wednesday vs Sacramento, Foot
Cam Reddish SG Is downgraded to doubtful Wednesday vs Sacramento, Back
Trendon Watford SF Is downgraded to doubtful Wednesday vs Sacramento, Ankle
Ibou Badji C Is downgraded to OUT Wednesday vs Sacramento, Knee

Last 10 Games

Date Opp Score SU Line Total ATS FG% FT% 3PTM
Apr 10, 2019 MIL 127-116 W -4.5 227.50 W/O 48.48 61.54 23
Apr 9, 2019 HOU 112-111 W +3 229.50 W/U 41.67 80.00 16
Apr 7, 2019 MIN 132-126 W -6.5 229.50 L/O 52.17 84.62 14
Apr 5, 2019 DET 123-110 W -6 216 W/O 47.52 68.18 12
Apr 2, 2019 LAL 119-103 W -12.5 226 W/U 46.08 60.00 13
Mar 31, 2019 DAL 103-106 L -12.5 218 L/U 38.78 72.73 11
Mar 29, 2019 DEN 105-115 L -4.5 218 L/O 48.86 68.75 8
Mar 27, 2019 IND 107-99 W -6.5 217.50 W/U 44.57 63.16 13
Mar 25, 2019 MEM 103-115 L -7.5 216 L/O 40.00 75.00 12
Mar 22, 2019 TOR 116-109 W +2 225 W/P 44.68 85.71 20
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Date Opp Score SU Line Total ATS FG% FT% 3PTM
Apr 10, 2019 SAC 136-131 W -3 226.50 W/O 58.24 72.73 14
Apr 9, 2019 LAL 104-101 W -9.5 226 L/U 41.11 86.36 11
Apr 7, 2019 DEN 115-108 W -8.5 219.50 L/O 46.07 82.76 9
Apr 5, 2019 DEN 110-119 L +6 216.50 L/O 48.84 80.00 10
Apr 3, 2019 MEM 116-89 W -10.5 216.50 W/U 51.06 62.50 10
Apr 1, 2019 MIN 132-122 W -3 225 W/O 54.95 70.83 15
Mar 30, 2019 DET 90-99 L +5.5 216 L/U 37.25 90.91 4
Mar 29, 2019 ATL 118-98 W -2.5 233 W/U 46.88 86.36 9
Mar 27, 2019 CHI 118-98 W -9 216 W/P 51.81 84.00 11
Mar 25, 2019 BKN 148-144 W -6 223.50 L/O 43.80 77.78 14
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