Portland Trail Blazers vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 14/01/2025, 04:36  by Thobelani Moyo | Modified on 14/01/2025 at 05:41 in NBA Predictions

This Wednesday, the Moda Center will play host to the Portland Trail Blazers (13-25) and the Brooklyn Nets (13-26), two sides that head into this clash aiming to halt their losing streaks. The Blazers are 13th in the Western Conference while the Nets are 12th in the Eastern Conference. Here's our match prediction.

Following five back-to-back matches on the road that yielded two wins and three losses, many thought a change of scenery might significantly impact the Portland Trail Blazers' performance.

However, a return to Moda Center saw the Blazers lose 119-98 against the Miami Heat. With a 2-5 record in their last seven league matches, this is a team that has struggled with consistency. 

As a team, they are averaging 108.2 points per game and are ranked 25th in the league, while on defense they are allowing 116.4 opponent points per game (24th).

Despite being labeled underdogs, the Brooklyn Nets showed resiliency in their 112-111 overtime defeat against the Utah Jazz away from home and will be eyeing a favorable outcome this time.

In light of that result, the Nets have lost five consecutive and have a 1-8 record in their last nine matches.

As a team, they are averaging 107.3 points per game and are ranked 28th in the league this season, while on defense they are allowing 113.7 opponent points per game (18th).