Portland is a beast at #7 in the NBA in points scored, tops in rebounding and third in points allowed. Damon Lillard has been outstanding during Portland's current four-game win streak, averaging 28.3 points and 5.8 assists. He scored a career-high 43 points Friday against San Antonio in the 129-119 triple OT victory. Forward LaMarcus Aldridge has hauled in at least 14 rebounds in each of his last four games. The Blazers are 7-2 ATS against a team with a winning record. New Orleans is an up-and-coming young team, but short on defense allowing 102.1 ppg (#23). Portland has taken nine of the last 12 meetings so grab the talented dog and play on Portland.
This pick was released to clients on December 20, 2014 at 11:24AM ET.
NBA
Portland at New Orleans
December 20, 2014
7:05 PM Eastern
1 unit on Portland +5.5 (-105) (risk 1 to return 1.95)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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