Portland Trail Blazers vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 29/01/2024, 06:15  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 29/01/2024 at 14:00 in NBA Prediction

The Portland Trail Blazers will be at home to welcome the Philadelphia 76ers for their next NBA regular season assignment. They come into this match sitting second from bottom in the Western Conference while the Sixers are third in the East. The Blazers have lost their last two matches. They were defeated 104-96 last time out by the Bulls at home to suffer their 33rd loss in 46 outings. Chauncey Billups’ men have one of the worst records in the league but have played favourably against East teams. They have registered seven of their 13 victories against such opposition. Portland, who are 7-13 at home, are averaging 107.8 points which is the worst record in the league. Shaedon Sharpe and Moses Brown will miss this game due to injury.

The Sixers have also lost their last two matches. Before this dip in form, Nick Nurse’s men had won six in a row. They are currently on a five-game road trip and have lost the first two matches. Philly began the trip with a 134-122 defeat in Indiana before a 111-105 defeat in Denver. Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Tobias Harris all missed the Nuggets game and are doubtful for this match. Embiid is having issues with his knee while Maxey is struggling with an ankle problem. Harris has missed the last two games due to illness. De’Anthony Melton and Robert Covington are also on the team’s injury report and have been ruled out for this match. The Sixers, who have won 10 of 14 matchups with West teams, are averaging 117.8 points when on the road. They have won the last three matchups with Portland and defeated them back in October in a blowout.