Portland Trail Blazers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [1/11/2024]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will square off with the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action at Paycom Center on Thursday, beginning at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Thursday's Trail Blazers vs. Thunder matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Trail Blazers vs. Thunder Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and data to simulate the result of Thursday's NBA matchup between the Trail Blazers and Thunder 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Thunder an 85% chance of beating the Trail Blazers, and our predicted final score has the Thunder winning 123-111.

According to our model, the Trail Blazers (+13.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 236.5 points has a 53% chance of going under.

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Trail Blazers vs. Thunder Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Trail Blazers	Thunder
Spread	+13.5 (-108)	-13.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+700	-1000
Total	o236.5 (-105)	u236.5 (-110)

• The Thunder are currently -13.5 favorites versus the Trail Blazers, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Trail Blazers (+13.5) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -108.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Thunder at -1000, which means you can risk $1,000 to win $100 for a total payout of $1,100 if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Trail Blazers at +700, where you can put down $100 to profit $700, earning a total payout of $800 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 236.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all the sports betting sites available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Trail Blazers vs. Thunder Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Trail Blazers +13.5	-108
Moneyline	Trail Blazers	+700
Total	Under 236.5	-110

While the Thunder are more likely to win the game, taking the Trail Blazers moneyline is the best option because of the 3.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

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Trail Blazers vs. Thunder Player Props

NBA prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on Thursday's Trail Blazers vs. Thunder game without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We uss the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Paycom Center.

Anfernee Simons is expected to step up for the Trail Blazers with 26 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to finish with 36 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the Thunder.

Trail Blazers Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Trail Blazers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Anfernee Simons	26	3	6	4
Jerami Grant	22	4	3	2
Scoot Henderson	17	4	7	2
Duop Reath	15	7	2	1
Shaedon Sharpe	14	4	3	2

Thunder Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Thunder:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	36	7	7	1
Chet Holmgren	21	8	4	2
Jalen Williams	20	5	5	1
Josh Giddey	13	7	5	1
Luguentz Dort	12	5	1	2

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA betting trends for today's games.

Don't forget, our model updates often, so check this page for the latest betting analysis before the Trail Blazers vs. Thunder on Thursday January 11, 2024.

Blazers vs. Thunder Game Information

Thursday's game between the Thunder and Trail Blazers at Paycom Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
• Date: Thursday January 11, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Paycom Center

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Conclusion

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