Portland is home but is just 2-5 against the spread at home against a team with a losing road record, plus 3-7 ATS when playing on one day of rest. Portland has not been shooting well, struggling offensively in back-to-back losses after the break, shooting a combined 38.3 percent against Utah and Memphis. Into town comes a talented Oklahoma City squad, tops in the NBA in rebounds, #12 in scoring, and #11 in points allowed. It's the second of a back-to-back spot, on a 9-2 SU/ATS run. That 9-2 run includes double-digit wins over the Clippers, Memphis, and Dallas, all teams they trail in the standings. Oklahoma City is 9-3 straight-up on the second night of back-to-backs, the league's third-best record, with eight straight victories. Oklahoma City is averaging 111 points over its last 11 games, even though Kevin Durant has missed half of them. The Thunder is also 5-1 ATS playing on no rest. The Blazers have dropped 9 of 13 against Oklahoma City, so look for the visitors to win the game. Play Oklahoma City on the moneyline.
This pick was released to clients on February 27, 2015 at 10:04AM ET.
NBA
Oklahoma City at Portland
February 27, 2015
10:35 PM Eastern
1 unit on Oklahoma City +220 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 3.2)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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