Oklahoma City Thunder (5-2) at Portland Trail Blazers (5-1): prediction and pick

Oklahoma City Thunder are slight favorites in what looks like a close game at 56% to win. Portland Trail Blazers come in hot, 4-1 in their last 5. Portland Trail Blazers have 2 players listed out or doubtful, and Oklahoma City Thunder have 5 players listed out or doubtful. Check the final injury report before betting. With a game this close, the moneyline on the underdog (Portland Trail Blazers) is often where the value is, if anywhere.

Fair odds: Oklahoma City Thunder -126, Portland Trail Blazers +126. Built from ESPN's matchup model.

• Portland Trail Blazers: 4-1 in the last 5 (W W L W W, most recent first)
• Oklahoma City Thunder: 3-2 in the last 5 (W L L W W, most recent first)

Portland Trail Blazers: Ja Morant (Out), Shaedon Sharpe (Out)

Oklahoma City Thunder: Thomas Sorber (Out), Cason Wallace (Out), Chet Holmgren (Out), Jalen Williams (Out), Alex Caruso (Out)

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