Published Mar 14, 8:42pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 14, 8:42pm ET
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Updated Mar 14, 8:42pm ET
One of the games on Sunday's NBA slate features the Philadelphia 76ers hosting the Portland Trail Blazers. Who has the edge in our Sixers vs Trail Blazers pick?
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| Philadelphia 76ers | +194 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | -213 |
Philadelphia had lost three of four before defeating the Brooklyn Nets 104-97 on Saturday night.
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The Sixers held a 31-point advantage at the break. And while Brooklyn put up 66 points in the second half — including 41 in the fourth quarter — the valiant effort did not prevent the home team from coming away with the win.
Quentin Grimes scored a game-high 28 points, along with eight rebounds and four assists. Justin Edwards contributed 19 points and four rebounds, converting nine of his 13 shot attempts.
After a 106-99 loss to Houston, the Trail Blazers have won two of their last three games. This includes a 124-114 victory against the Utah Jazz.
After Utah pulled within five points at the 5:49 mark in the fourth quarter, Portland responded with back-to-back 3-pointers by Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson, pushing the lead to 114-103 and putting the game out of reach.
Holiday and Henderson scored 25 points apiece. Donovan Clingan posted a double-double that consisted of 21 points and 15 rebounds. He shot 7-for-12 from the field.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
Philly has the edge here because they are 9-4 in their last 13 outings vs. Western Conference opponents, while the Trail Blazers are 3-8 across their last 11 games against Eastern Conference teams.
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Philadelphia 76ers
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