Get set for non-conference action when the Portland Trail Blazers visit Barclays Center to face the Brooklyn Nets.
Brooklyn surrenders the fewest home points per game, and my Trail Blazers vs. Nets predictions expect Portland forward Deni Avdija to struggle with his shot.
Read on as I share my NBA picks for Friday, February 28.
Trail Blazers vs Nets prediction
My best bet
Deni Avdija Under 15.5 points (-105 at bet365)
My analysis
The Portland Trail Blazers are still in the hunt for a play-in spot, but I’m not high on forward Deni Avdija helping them much tonight.
While the fifth-year vet averages a tick under 15.0 ppg, Avdija played only six minutes on Wednesday before exiting with a quad injury. Quads can be a tricky ailment to overcome, as this injury affects the shooters' lift on jumpers and burst to the cup.
The other problem Avdija faces is the Brooklyn Nets' defense. The Nets allow only 111 points at home and, according to Hashtag Basketball, are among the best defenders against small forwards like Avdija.
Meanwhile, the Nets play at a snail's pace, and Cam Thomas's return will likely force the Trail Blazers forward to defend. Avdija has only reached 16+ points twice in his last five away tilts, and I don't anticipate him eclipsing his points prop.
Trail Blazers vs Nets same-game parlay
Deni Avdija Under 15.5 points
Cameron Thomas Under 18.5 points
Under 220.5
Nets guard Cameron Thomas returns to the Brooklyn lineup after missing over a month with a hamstring issue. Although Portland doesn’t defend opposing guards well, Thomas will likely be on some sort of minutes restriction, and he’ll also need to fend off some rust.
Brooklyn allows the fewest points per game at home (111.0), with a home Over/Under mark of 10-18-0 to the Under. The Nets will meet a banged-up Trail Blazers squad, surrendering only 113 away ppg — including holding a road O/U record of 11-17-1.
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Trail Blazers vs Nets odds
Trail Blazers vs Nets live odds
Trail Blazers vs Nets opening odds
- Spread: Portland -1 (-110) | Brooklyn +1 (-110)
- Moneyline: Portland -130 | Brooklyn +110
- Over/Under: Over 217.5 (-105) | Under 217.5 (-115)
Odds courtesy of bet365
Trail Blazers vs Nets spread and Over/Under analysis
- Portland is 6-4 SU and 5-5-0 ATS across its last 10 games.
- Brooklyn is 6-4 SU and 7-3-0 ATS in its previous 10 contests.
- The Over/Under is 4-6-0 to the Under over the last 10 head-to-head meetings.
Trail Blazers vs Nets trend
Brooklyn is 2-8-0 to the Under in its last 10 games. Find more NBA betting trends for Trail Blazers vs. Nets.
How to watch Trail Blazers vs Nets
| Location | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York |
| Date | Friday, 2-28-2025 |
| Tip-off | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | KUNP, KATU.2, YES |
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