Game Preview: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Brooklyn Nets
It’s Friday, February 28, and the Portland Trail Blazers (26-33) are set to face the Brooklyn Nets (21-37) at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Trail Blazers have been struggling on the road, with a record of 10-19 and a point differential of -4. On the other hand, the Nets have a 4-6 record in their last ten home games. The last meeting between these teams saw the Nets triumph by 18 points in Portland. However, since January 19, Portland has been on a significant upswing with an impressive 13-5 record, including a current three-game winning streak. In contrast, the Nets have only managed a 1-3 record since the All-Star break and are currently on a two-game losing streak.
Game Details & How to Watch
To catch all the action, you can find the latest game details and how to watch on our day-by-day NBA schedule page. We also provide detailed matchup pages that update live in-game, ensuring you have the most up-to-date information. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just tuning in for the big game, you won’t want to miss a second of the action.
Game Odds for Trail Blazers vs. Nets
The latest odds as of Friday are as follows:
- Odds: Trail Blazers (-123), Nets (+104)
- Spread: Trail Blazers -1.5
- Over/Under: 218 points
These odds imply a team point total of 109.41 for the Trail Blazers and 108.63 for the Nets. For the best lines on every game on the NBA calendar, check out the NBC Sports’ Live Odds tool, which provides the latest updated info from sportsbooks like DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM.
Expert Picks & Predictions
NBC Sports Bet has a team of experts providing insights and predictions for every game. Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans towards the Blazers to win the game outright:
"While the Brooklyn Nets had a strong first half against Oklahoma City in their last outing, this is not a great spot to back the Nets. Portland is playing some quality basketball with three straight wins and a 13-5 record over the past 18 games. The Blazers are 26-33 on the season, and that actually gives them a chance to make the play-in. With the Nets, Cavaliers, and 76ers in the next three games, it’s Blazers or pass for me the next seven days."
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Model Projections and Best Bets
Our model runs projections for the moneyline, spread, and over/under bets for every game on the NBA calendar. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Trail Blazers vs. Nets game:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Brooklyn Nets at +1.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 218.
For more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff and tools, visit the Expert NBA Predictions page on NBC Sports.
Key Stats, Trends, and Insights
Here are some important stats and trends to consider ahead of the game:
- Betting the Nets on the Money Line in all games this season would have shown a 127% return on investment.
- In the Trail Blazers’ road games this season, the Under is 18-11.
- The Nets have failed to cover in 16 of their 28 home games this season.
- The Nets have won 13 of their last 20 home games against teams with losing records.
For more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline, and total for every game on the schedule today, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports.
Follow Our Experts
For continuous updates and insights, follow our experts on social media:
- Jay Croucher (@croucherJD)
- Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper)
- Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports)
- Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
Stay tuned for more updates, and don’t miss out on the action as the Trail Blazers and Nets take the court at Barclays Center!
