Portland Trail Blazers VS Washington Wizards Betting Pick & Preview – 4/5/2024

Portland Trail Blazers vs Washington Wizards Overview

• Date: April 5, 2024
• Venue: Capital One Arena
• Spread: Portland Trail Blazers +2.5, Washington Wizards -2.5
• Total (Over/Under): 222
• Moneyline: Portland Trail Blazers +110, Washington Wizards -130

Portland Trail Blazers vs Washington Wizards Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:

• Portland Trail Blazers - 46%
• Washington Wizards - 54%

Projected Win %:

• Portland Trail Blazers - 74%
• Washington Wizards - 26%

Portland Trail Blazers vs Washington Wizards Game Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers (20-56) are set to take on the Washington Wizards (15-62) in an NBA matchup on Friday night. The game will tip off at 7:00 PM ET at the Capital One Arena, the home arena of the Wizards.

The Trail Blazers will face a disadvantage in this game as they are far from home and have traveled cross-country, crossing two time zones to play this road game. This longer-than-normal road trip could potentially impact their performance and hinder their chances of securing a victory.

The Wizards, on the other hand, have the advantage of playing on their home court and are considered slight favorites in this matchup. The current spread favors the Wizards by 2.5 points, indicating that oddsmakers believe they have a better chance of winning. The moneyline for the Wizards is -130, while the Trail Blazers have a moneyline of +110. Based on the odds, the Trail Blazers have an implied win probability of 46%, while the Wizards have an implied win probability of 54%.

Both teams have struggled recently, with the Trail Blazers losing 37 of their last 50 games and the Wizards losing 40 of their last 50 games. However, in their most recent games, the Trail Blazers managed to secure a victory against the Charlotte Hornets with a close score of 89-86, while the Wizards fell short against the Los Angeles Lakers with a final score of 125-120.

For those looking to place player prop bets, Corey Kispert's points have been a popular betting market for this game. Sharp bettors have been leaning towards the over, as the prop total for Kispert's points opened at Over 17.5 (-125) and has since moved to 18.5 (-105).

As the Trail Blazers and Wizards face off, it will be an intriguing matchup with both teams looking to improve their records. The Trail Blazers will aim to overcome the challenges of their long road trip, while the Wizards will seek to capitalize on their home court advantage. Basketball fans and sports bettors alike will be eagerly watching to see how this game unfolds.

Final Score Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers 108.78 vs Washington Wizards 100.43