Wizards vs. Trail Blazers: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 5, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 5, 2024

The Washington Wizards (15-62) host the Portland Trail Blazers (20-56) on April 5, 2024 at Capital One Arena. The Trail Blazers are underdogs by a 2.5-point margin as they enter the matchup with a 4-6 record in their last 10 games. A 225-point over/under is installed for this matchup.

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Wizards vs. Trail Blazers Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Wizards -2.5 225

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Injury Report as of April 5

Wizards: Landry Shamet: Out (Calf), Richaun Holmes: Questionable (Toe), Richaun Holmes: Questionable (Toe), Kyle Kuzma: Out (Ankle), Deni Avdija: Questionable (Migraine), Johnny Davis: Questionable (Ankle), Isaiah Livers: Out (Hip), Bilal Coulibaly: Out (Wrist), Tyus Jones: Out (Back), Marvin Bagley: Out (Knee), Marvin Bagley: Out (Knee)

Trail Blazers: Shaedon Sharpe: Out (Abdominal), Robert Williams: Out (Knee), Jerami Grant: Doubtful (Hamstring), Justin Minaya: Questionable (Hip), Ibou Badji: Questionable (Back), Toumani Camara: Out (Rib), Malcolm Brogdon: Out (Elbow), Anfernee Simons: Out (Knee), Matisse Thybulle: Out (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Trail Blazers (+2.5)
Total Pick Over (225)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Wizards vs. Trail Blazers Stat Rankings

Wizards Avg. (Rank) Trail Blazers Avg. (Rank)
113.4 (17th) Points Scored 106.9 (28th)
122.9 (30th) Points Allowed 115.6 (17th)
41.1 (29th) Rebounds 42.1 (26th)
9.3 (28th) Off. Rebounds 12.2 (4th)
12.2 (20th) 3pt Made 11.5 (26th)
27.8 (9th) Assists 23 (30th)
13.6 (22nd) Turnovers 14.5 (28th)

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Wizards Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jordan Poole 75 17.1 2.7 4.2 1.1 0.3 2.3
Deni Avdija 70 14.3 7.1 3.8 0.8 0.4 1.2
Corey Kispert 75 13.1 2.7 1.7 0.5 0.2 2.2
Richaun Holmes 17 7.1 6.1 0.6 0.5 0.6 0.1
Justin Champagnie 11 6.6 3.3 1.3 0.6 0.5 1.2

Trail Blazers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jerami Grant 54 21 3.5 2.8 0.8 0.6 2.1
Deandre Ayton 50 16.1 11.1 1.6 0.9 0.8 0
Scoot Henderson 57 13.5 3.1 5 0.7 0.2 1.3
Dalano Banton 48 9.4 3.1 2 0.6 0.4 1
Duop Reath 62 9.2 3.6 1 0.5 0.5 1.3

Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Wizards are 35-40-2 this season.
  • As a 2.5-point favorite or greater, Washington has one win ATS (1-4) this season.
  • There have been 39 Wizards games (out of 77) that went over the total this season.
  • Washington and its opponent have broken the 225-point mark 54 times this year.
  • Wizards games average 236.3 total points this season, 11.3 points less than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Trail Blazers have 36 wins in 76 games against the spread this year.
  • Portland’s ATS record as a 2.5-point underdog or more is 33-33-1.
  • Out of 76 Trail Blazers games so far this year, 38 have gone over the total.
  • Portland’s games have had over 225 points 37 times this season.
  • Trail Blazers games average 222.6 total points, 2.4 less than the total for this matchup.

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