The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center in Portland on Wednesday night. The Thunder come into this game undefeated on the season through eight games. But they are on the second game of a back-to-back here and will have to contend with fatigue to keep their unbeaten start going. Here, I have broken down this Western Conference matchup in the NBA, and you can find my Thunder vs Trail Blazers prediction below.
Our Thunder vs Trail Blazers Pick
- Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder –4.5
- Confidence: ★☆☆☆☆
Game Snapshot
| Matchup: | Oklahoma City Thunder @ Portland Trail Blazers |
| Date & Time: | Wednesday, November 5 2025, 10:00 PM ET |
| Venue: | Moda Center, Portland, Oregon |
| Broadcast: | NBA League Pass |
Key Storylines
- The Thunder have opened the 2025‑26 at 8‑0. They are averaging roughly 122.6 points per game and are fourth in the league in offensive rating. They’re clicking on both ends of the floor.
- Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander is leading OKC with about 33.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game this season. He is making an early case to win a second straight NBA MVP award based on his play early on.
- The Trail Blazers are 4‑3 and dealing with major injuries. Key absences include Scoot Henderson (hamstring), Matisse Thybulle (thumb), Blake Wesley (foot fracture), and Damian Lillard (Achilles, out for season). Their depth is thin and they are relying on interim head coach Tiago Splitter to help them through in the place of Chauncey Billups.
- OKC is dealing with some injury concerns of their own. Jalen Williams, Nikola Topic, and Kenrich Williams are all out for this game. Lu Dort is also questionable and we could see additional members of the OKC roster held out due to the back-to-back.
Head‑to‑Head & Betting Trends
- This is the first of four meetings between the Thunder and Trail Blazers during the regular season.
- Portland is 5-2 against the spread to start the season.
- OKC is 4-4 against the spread going into this game.
- The Thunder have gone over the total in five of their first eight games.
- Portland is 5-2 to the over early in the season.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop to Watch |
|---|---|
| Deni Avdija (POR) | Over 20.5 points |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | Over 1.5 steals |
Thunder vs Trail Blazers Model Projection
Score Projection: Oklahoma City 119 – Portland 112
Win Probability: Oklahoma City 70%, Portland 30%
Final Thoughts
A road back-to-back is never easy, even when you’re the undefeated defending champions of the NBA. Still, I think that the Thunder will win this game and cover the spread on the road. My confidence level in this game is low, as you can see above. But if I were to bet this game, I’d take the Thunder to cover the spread as a slight favorite to improve to 9-0 on the year.
