Washington Wizards vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction & Picks - NBA
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Prediction:
Under 229.5
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by Erik Gibbs in NBA Picks
The Portland Trail Blazers and Washington Wizards face off at Capital One Arena on Wednesday night, with both teams looking to build on their most recent victories. Portland enters the contest having won two straight games, bouncing back from a four-game losing streak. Their latest victory came in a 114-112 thriller against the Utah Jazz, where they built a strong first-half lead and held on despite a furious late rally. The Blazers shot 41 percent from the field and drained 14 three-pointers, showcasing resilience despite being shorthanded.
Meanwhile, the Wizards have struggled mightily throughout the season but found some relief with a 107-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. It was a rare positive outing for Washington, who had previously dropped six straight games. They shot 50 percent from the field and 13 of 31 from beyond the arc, overcoming a blown early lead with a late 11-2 surge in the final minutes to secure the win.
Despite their recent win, the Wizards still hold the worst record in the NBA and have struggled mightily at home, losing 24 of their first 30 games at Capital One Arena. Their defense has been particularly problematic, ranking 29th in defensive efficiency while giving up 121.1 points per game. This lack of defensive discipline has been a major reason for their struggles, and they will need a strong effort on that end to compete with Portland.
Washington Wizards vs Portland Trail Blazers Form
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| Teams | % | P | W | L | Series |
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0.439 | 82 | 36 | 46 | 1 |
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0.22 | 82 | 18 | 64 | 1 |
Washington Wizards and Portland Trail Blazers Latest Matches
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Washington Wizards against Portland Trail Blazers : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
B. Coulibaly
J. Poole
ForwardK. Middleton
K. George
R. Holmes
A. Simons
ForwardT. Camara
D. Avdija
J. Grant
Substitutes
C. Jones
J. Martin
C. Carrington
M. Smart
A. Johnson
ForwardJ. Champagnie
C. Kispert
A. Gill
S. Sharpe
S. Henderson
ForwardJ. Walker
K. Murray
D. Banton
Washington Wizards - Portland Trail Blazers Key Points
- The Trail Blazers are 32-25-1 ATS this season
- The Wizards are 25-31-1 ATS this season
- The Over is 27-29-2 for Portland this season
- The Under is 7-1 in the Trail Blazers' last 8 games as favorites after a road win
Our Washington Wizards vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
The Trail Blazers are dealing with injury concerns, as center Deandre Ayton has been diagnosed with a left calf strain and will be re-evaluated in a couple of weeks. Additionally, Robert Williams remains sidelined, leaving Portland thin in the frontcourt. However, the Wizards are also missing key pieces, with Malcolm Brogdon ruled out and Alex Sarr listed as questionable.
Portland has been playing solid basketball despite their injury setbacks, relying on strong defense and rebounding to stay competitive. They hold an advantage on the glass and are the better defensive team, which could prove decisive against a Washington squad that has struggled to find consistency. While the Wizards will be hoping to build on their win over Brooklyn, their defensive shortcomings and poor home record make them vulnerable against a Blazers team eager to keep their momentum going. If Portland can control the boards and capitalize on Washington’s defensive lapses, they should be in a strong position to secure a third straight victory. Our prediction for the Washington Wizards vs. Portland Trail Blazers: Portland to win.
Prediction:
Under 229.5
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