On Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, the Portland Trail Blazers (3-3) are playing the Philadelphia 76ers (4-2) at Wells Fargo Center. Thus far, both teams are 3-3 against the spread in the 2021-22 NBA regular season. BetUS odds are featured below.
Game Information
Start time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Wells Fargo Center; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TV channels: NBA League Pass, NBC Sports Philadelphia
Radio broadcast: WPEN, KPOJ
Live stream: NBC Sports Philadelphia, Hulu + Live TV (seven-day free trial)
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Philadelphia 76ers news
Retrieved from Land of Basketball, the Trail Blazers and 76ers have played a total of 117 regular season games against one another. Currently, with a W-L record of 59-58 Philadelphia has the slight edge. However, in the past three head-to-head meetings, the Trail Blazers are 3-0 versus the Sixers. On Feb. 11, 2021, the last time these teams faced off, Portland won 118-114 at home. Based on the previous 10 games played head-to-head, the Trail Blazers are 7-3 against the 76ers.
Leading into tonight’s matchup, the Trail Blazers’ new uniforms have been leaked. This season’s edition is to honor the team’s three most iconic accomplishments in franchise history: the 1977 NBA championship and the 1990 and 1992 Western Conference titles. In the 1977 NBA Finals, the Trail Blazers defeated the 76ers in six games. Bill Walton won the Finals MVP award.
This year’s City edition honors three of the most iconic achievements in franchise history – the 1977 NBA Championship and the 1990 and 1992 Western Conference Championships.https://t.co/idNjRbJvjn pic.twitter.com/XJKkSuxC17
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) November 1, 2021
Injury Report
For the Trail Blazers, they have no reported injuries for Monday night’s interconference match. Though, they are still five-point underdogs versus the Sixers. As for the 76ers, point guards Ben Simmons and Grant Riller are out indefinitely. Riller is resting his left knee. Simmons is out due to personal reasons — he has experienced back issues over the past few months — and there is no timetable for his return.
Sixers’ Ben Simmons (personal reasons) and Grant Riller ( left knee surgery recovery) will remain sidelined for tonight’s game vs. #Portland #Blazers.
— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) November 1, 2021
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Philadelphia 76ers betting lines
Over/Under: 219.5
Point spread: 76ers -5 (-110)
Best moneyline: Trail Blazers +175, 76ers -210
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Philadelphia 76ers preview
Moreover, on Sunday, in the Trail Blazers’ 125-113 road loss versus the Hornets, guard CJ McCollum scored a team-high 25 points in 38 minutes played. Anfernee Simons contributed 19 points, 1.0 rebound and 1.0 assist in 19 minutes of action as well. Defensively, this was quite a lackluster performance by Portland. They allowed 72 second-half points.
Upon further review of the box-score game statistics, the Trail Blazers shot 43-for-97 (44.3%) from the field and 17-for-54 (31.5%) from three-point range. They lost the turnover battle 12 to 8, but they out-rebounded the Hornets 47 to 44. Similar to any other NBA game, it comes down to execution. Not to mention, they also allowed Charlotte to nail 20 three-pointers. They are now 0-2 on the road this season.
Meanwhile, in the 76ers’ 122-94 home win over the Hawks on Saturday, forward Tobias Harris led his team in points and rebounds, putting up 22 points and 11 rebounds in 31 minutes spent on the court. Plus, center Joel Embiid ended his performance with 19 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 30 minutes on the court. They scored 33 points in the fourth quarter to close out their blowout win.
Statistically, the 76ers were accurate from the field, shooting 46-for-86 (53.5%). From behind the arc, they shot 12-for-38 (31.6%). Players like Danny Green and Furkan Korkmaz could have scored more points, but either way, everyone did their job. They are now aiming for their third consecutive win of the season. Their home record is 2-1 for the season.
Finally, the Trail Blazers’ projected starting lineup is PG Damian Lillard, SG CJ McCollum, SF Norman Powell, PF Robert Covington and C Jusuf Nurkic. On the flip side, the 76ers’ projected starting lineup is PG Tyrese Maxey, SG Seth Curry, SF Danny Green, PF Tobias Harris and C Joel Embiid.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Philadelphia 76ers prediction
Additionally, the total for tonight’s interconference matchup is set at 219.5. According to the spread consensus, about 75% of bettors are expecting the 76ers to cover the spread. That scenario is probable. Nevertheless, be wary of what most bettors are predicting. Playing it safe will not usually win people a lot of money.
Regarding the total consensus, 64% of bettors believe the total will go over 219.5. Up till now, Portland is 3-2 as a selected favorite and 0-1 as an underdog, while Philadelphia is 4-0 as a selected favorite and 0-2 as an underdog this season.
For helpful betting trends, the Trail Blazers are 6-0-1 ATS in their last seven games. The total has gone over in nine of team’s past 13 games played as well. Combined with a record of 4-2 ATS in their previous six games played against Eastern Conference opponents, the total has gone under in four of the team’s last five contests played in the month of November.
As for the 76ers, the total has gone under in eight of the team’s past 10 games. And, Philadelphia is 4-2 straight up in the team’s last six contests. Also, the total has gone over in five of the Sixers’ previous five games played against Portland. To add to these betting statistics, the total has gone under in four of the team’s past six contests played this season.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Philadelphia 76ers betting pick
Pick the 76ers to win at home, the Trail Blazers will cover the spread and the total will go under 219.5. Philadelphia is a five-point favorite with BetUS.
