The Portland Trail Blazers (14-19) and Oklahoma City Thunder (28-5) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. EST from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. The game will broadcast live on KUNP.
The Thunder are 15.5-point favorites over the Blazers on the spread (Thunder -15.5), with the over/under set at 232.5 total points. Oklahoma City is a -1100 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Portland is +700 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Trail Blazers vs. Thunder predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, December 31.
Trail Blazers vs Thunder Prediction, Picks
- Trail Blazers vs Thunder pick: Thunder -15.5 / Robert Williams 5+ Points (+204)
My Trail Blazers vs Thunder best bet is a parlay combining OKC to cover the spread and Robert Williams to score 5+ points, with the best price currently available at DraftKings. However, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Trail Blazers vs Thunder Odds
| Trail Blazers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+15.5 -108 | 232.5 -112o / -108u | +700 |
| Thunder Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-15.5 -112 | 232.5 -112o / -108u | -1100 |
Trail Blazers vs Thunder NBA Preview
The Trail Blazers and Thunder will meet on New Year's Eve for their final game of 2025.
Portland enters the game with a 14-19 record on the year.
Former 9th overall pick Deni Avdija leads the team with 25.6 points per game and 6.9 assists.
Oklahoma City has dominated on its way to a record of 28-5.
The Thunder have scuffled a bit lately though, losing four of their last 10 games.
Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Thunder with 32.2 points per game and 6.4 assists.
Trail Blazers vs Thunder Prediction, Betting Analysis
Thunder -15.5
I love this spot at home for the defending champs tonight.
As mentioned, OKC has come down to earth over the last two weeks after one of the best starts in NBA history.
OKC has dominated at home this season (16-1).
The Thunder have won six of their seven home games this month by 10 points or more.
Robert Williams 5+ Points
We will team up with our Action Pro Report for this prop.
Robert Williams has cashed this prop in six of eight games this month.
Our Action Pro Report projects 6.7 points.
Thunder vs Trail Blazers Parlay Picks
- Thunder -15.5
- Robert Williams 5+ Points
Parlay Odds: +204 (DraftKings)
