In this one, the 76ers have recovered from an early deficit to regain the lead. Their offense has truly been able to establish itself after three quarters, defeating the Trail Blazers 91-72.
With three straight victories going into the game, the 76ers are only one quarter away from winning another. Will the Trail Blazers intervene and ruin it, or will they make it four? Soon, we will know.
Who Will Play the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Philadelphia 76ers?
Current Records: Portland 11-20, Philadelphia 12-17
How to View
When: 10 p.m. ET on Monday, December 30, 2024
Where: Portland, Oregon’s Moda Center at the Rose Quarter
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On Monday, the Trail Blazers will play in front of their home crowd, but based on the spread, they may require home-court advantage. At 10:00 p.m. ET, they will host the Philadelphia 76ers at the Moda Center in the Rose Quarter. The Trail Blazers have scored more points in each of their last three games, which suggests that they are getting the ball to fall more frequently these days.
The Trail Blazers, who had a 2-8 record against the Mavericks in their 10 previous encounters, will be upbeat going into Monday’s game after (finally) defeating them. On Saturday, the Trail Blazers defeated the Mavericks 126-122.
A balanced attack spearheaded by Scoot Henderson, who finished with 19 points, six assists, and five steals, was the reason behind the Trail Blazers’ success. Given that he has increased his point output for five games in a row, Henderson is on the right track.
The 76ers, however, came into their game on Saturday having won two in a row, but they ended up winning three. Utah 114-111 was avoided. Well done, oddsmakers; you were spot on. The over/under was set at 225 points.
Tyrese Maxey, who finished with 32 points, six assists, and two steals, and Joel Embiid, who finished with 32 points, five rebounds, and four steals, were two of the 76ers’ primary playmakers. Maxey scored at least 30 points for the fourth consecutive game.
With the win, Portland improved their record to 11–20, their third consecutive home win. Philadelphia, meanwhile, has been playing well lately, winning five of their previous six games, which has improved their 12–17 record this year.
In their last matchup, which took place in January, the Trail Blazers defeated the 76ers 130-104. Will the 76ers have a better strategy this time around, or will the Trail Blazers replicate their success? Soon enough, we’ll know.
The odds
Based on the most recent NBA odds, Philadelphia is a strong 5.5-point favorite versus Portland.
Given that the 76ers were a 6.5-point favorite at the start of the game, the oddsmakers had a solid sense of the line for this one.
There are 222.5 points in the over/under.
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