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Updated Nov 29, 10:26pm ET
- The Trail Blazers are 8-11 after a 115-102 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
- Meanwhile, OKC owns the league's best record at 19-1.
- These teams previously squared off on Nov. 23, with the Thunder claiming a 122-95 victory.
One of the games on Sunday's NBA slate features the Portland Trail Blazers hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder. Who has the edge in our Trail Blazers vs Thunder pick?
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Portland, OR
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| Portland Trail Blazers | +12.5 (-110) |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | -12.5 (-110) |
Trail Blazers Look To Avoid Their Third Loss In Four Games
Following a 127-123 win over the Golden State Warriors, Portland has dropped two of its last three games, including a 115-102 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
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The Trail Blazers trailed by as many as 11 points in the fourth quarter before trimming the deficit to six points (107-101) with 3:59 left in regulation.
However, San Antonio responded with an 8-1 burst en route to a 13-point victory. Deni Avdija was Portland's top scorer, finishing with 37 points, eight assists, and six rebounds on 12-for-19 shooting overall and 5-for-8 from beyond the arc.
OKC Aiming For 12th Consecutive Win
After suffering a 121-119 loss to the Trail Blazers on Nov. 5, the Thunder have reeled off 11 straight wins. This includes a 123-119 victory against the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.
Phoenix trailed by 12 points in the final frame before Collin Gillespie's 3-pointer pulled the Suns within one point. Fortunately, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knocked down a crucial three-point shot of his own, giving OKC a four-point advantage it would not relinquish.
Gilgeous-Alexander led a scoring attack in which six players reached double figures. He led the way with 37 points, eight assists, and three rebounds. It marked the 92nd straight game in which he has scored at least 20 points.
Trail Blazers vs Thunder NBA Pick
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
- The Trail Blazers are 2-6 straight-up (SU) in their last eight games.
- Portland is 1-5 ATS in its previous six outings against Western Conference opponents.
- The Thunder are 10-0 in their last 10 contests.
- Oklahoma City is 2-5 ATS in its previous seven matchups.
OKC is 17-1 in the previous 18 head-to-head meetings and has covered the spread 12 times during that stretch. Given the trends, the edge goes to the defending champs in this Western Conference showdown.
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Pick
Oklahoma City Thunder
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