Portland looks for payback for a 108-107 loss to the Timberwolves on Dec. 18 when the Trailblazers had 17 turnovers and blew a nine-point fourth quarter lead. The Blazers shot 54.8 percent in that game, but were outscored 17-5 at the free throw line. Damian Lillard is back in the lineup after missing two games with an injury. He and C.J. McCollum scored 23 points apiece against the Pelicans on Friday, but it wasn't enough as New Orleans shot 54.9 percent from the field while the Blazers were only 12 of 42 from 3-point range. Portland has covered the number the last five meetings, and the Blazers are 21-6 ATS the last 27 meetings at Minnesota. However, in this spot we look for Portland to win the game outright after its close loss to the Timberwolves in December. Play the Trailblazers on the moneyline.
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NBA
Portland at Minnesota
January 14, 2018
9:05 PM Eastern
1 unit on Portland +215 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 3.15)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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