Portland Trail Blazers (10-7) will battle the Cleveland Cavaliers (11-6) on Wednesday night. The Blazers enjoyed a fantastic start to the year. However, the wheels have fallen off a bit as of late.
Portland enters Wednesday, dropping four out of their past five games and losing three in a row.On the other hand, the Cavs have won three consecutive games.
Cleveland most recently took care of business against the Hawks, and they are beginning to establish themselves as a legitimate contender in the East.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM EST on Wednesday, November 23rd, at the Rocket Mortgage Field in Cleveland, OH. Let’s take a look at the Trail Blazers vs. Cavaliers prediction, trends, and NBA odds.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
The Trail Blazers are looking to rebound and upset the Cavs in Cleveland on Wednesday evening.
Last Game Record
Portland last played Monday against the Bucks, which resulted in a 119-111 loss. The offense has played fairly well, but the Portland Trail Blazer’s schedule has not been kind to them as of late.
Cleveland most recently defeated the Hawks 114-102 at home. They are in the midst of a homestand and will look to remain undefeated during this current set of home games.
This is one of those NBA matchups where the Cavaliers are the team to beat.
However, the Trail Blazers should not be counted out. Let’s take a closer look at the Trail Blazers vs. Cavalier prediction and odds.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Analysis
During the season, the Cavalier’s stats have stood out. Cleveland ranks fifth in points per game, fifth in field goal percentage, and second in three-point percentage. Their ability to find the bottom of the net on a consistent basis has been key to their success.
As for Portland, their NBA team stats have been more toward the middle of the road. The Blazers are 18th in points per game, 16th in field goal percentage, and seventh in three-point percentage.
Both teams feature impressive NBA player stats.
Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland with 30 points per game, while Damian Lillard leads the Blazers with 26 points per contest.
Lillard is tops in assists per game for Portland with seven. Darius Garland’s eight assists per game are best for the Cavs.
Jarrett Allen’s 11 rebounds per game lead Cleveland Jusuf Nurkic’s ten rebounds per contest lead the Trail Blazers.
With plenty of star power, this game projects to be competitive throughout. However, Damian Lillard is dealing with an injury that will obviously benefit the Cavs.
Odds Breakdown
- Portland Trail Blazers
The Blazers are listed as the underdog in this game.Overall, the Blazers are 12-5 against the spread, a mark that is good for second-best in the NBA.
Portland is a league-best 8-1 against the spread when playing on the road. Additionally, they are 10-2 against the spread as an underdog.
- Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers are a fairly heavy favorite in this contest. On the season, the Cavs are 10-6-1 against the spread.
They lead the league with a 6-1-1 against the spread record at home. Cleveland is 8-3-1 against the spread as a favorite.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick and Prediction
It is now time to make our Trail Blazers vs. Cavaliers predictions and NBA picks. As the NBA schedule rolls on, injuries have begun to play a major role for teams.
The Blazers’ chances of upsetting the odds are obviously affected by the Damian Lillard injury. Portland still has depth, but they are going up against a Cleveland team that has played well recently.
Who to Bet On?
As a result, the Cavs should be able to win this game and cover the spread. Cleveland has played a quality brand of basketball as of late and has been on fire at their home arena. The Cavaliers are the pick to click at home on Wednesday in what should be a good game.
NBA Pick: Cavaliers (-330)
NBA Pick: Cavaliers -8 (-110)
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