Thunder vs. Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds, and Best NBA Prop Bets for Wednesday, Nov. 5
The Oklahoma City Thunder enter their game against the Portland Trail Blazers undefeated this season. After starting with several close victories, the Thunder have recently won three games with margins of 19, 29, and 19 points. Meanwhile, Portland is coming off a 123-115 home loss to the Lakers, despite being 9.5-point favorites, dropping their record to 4-3 overall and 2-2 at home.
Game Odds and Key Players
Oddsmakers favor the Thunder slightly as the road team in Portland. Attention should be focused on Jrue Holiday, the Trail Blazers' guard who directs their offense. Although Holiday has had an inconsistent start to his first season in Portland, he remains a strong candidate to contribute significantly.
Trail Blazers Best NBA Prop Bet: Jrue Holiday Assists
Jrue Holiday is averaging 8.3 assists per game this season. He has recorded at least seven assists in five of seven games, with slightly fewer in two games against the Lakers, where he still had high potential assist numbers. In home games before facing the Lakers, Holiday posted 13 and 11 assists respectively.
"The 35-year-old guard is averaging 8.3 assists per game in the early going and has at least seven assists in five of seven games."
Based on these stats, taking the plus odds on Holiday achieving seven or more assists again at home is a solid bet.
Summary
The Thunder aim to preserve their unbeaten start in Portland against a Trail Blazers team still adjusting, with Jrue Holiday’s assist performance a key factor to watch.