Through 1 Quarter
Although the Portland Trail Blazers were the underdogs at tipoff, they’ve since taken control of the game. They are in control with a 41-28 lead over the Washington Wizards. The Trail Blazers took a hit to their ego this past Wednesday, so a win here would be a pleasant pick-me-up.
Nobody has stood out from the pack for Portland offensively yet. Hart had some trouble finding his footing against the Utah Jazz, so this is a step in the right direction.
Portland and Washington both experienced trouble in their last games, but one is bound to make up for it today. Portland will have to keep the pressure on with three quarters left to go.
Who’s Playing
Washington @ Portland
Current Records: Washington 29-36; Portland 25-40
What to Know
The Portland Trail Blazers will be returning home after a four-game road trip. They will take on the Washington Wizards at 10 p.m. ET this past Saturday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter after having had a few days off. Given that these two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
It’s hard to picture a worse defeat than the 123-85 bruising that Rip City suffered against the Utah Jazz this past Wednesday. Portland was in a tough position by the half, with the score already sitting at 63-35. Guard Brandon Williams wasn’t much of a difference maker for the Trail Blazers; Williams finished with only nine points on 3-for-13 shooting and turned the ball over four times in his 26 minutes on the court.
Meanwhile, Washington ended up a good deal behind the Los Angeles Lakers when they played this past Friday, losing 122-109. Power forward Kyle Kuzma (23 points) and shooting guard Corey Kispert (21 points) were the top scorers for Washington.
Portland is expected to lose this next one by 6.5. Now might not be the best time to take Portland against the spread since they’ve let down bettors for the past six consecutive games.
The Trail Blazers didn’t have too much breathing room in their matchup with the Wizards in the teams’ previous meeting in January, but they still walked away with a 115-110 victory. Will Rip City repeat their success, or does Washington have a better game plan this time around? We’ll find out soon enough.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 10 p.m. ET
- Where: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter — Portland, Oregon
- TV: NBC Sports Washington
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $12.99
Odds
The Wizards are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Trail Blazers, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Wizards as a 7.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Portland have won eight out of their last 13 games against Washington.
- Jan 15, 2022 – Portland 115 vs. Washington 110
- Feb 20, 2021 – Washington 118 vs. Portland 111
- Feb 02, 2021 – Portland 132 vs. Washington 121
- Mar 04, 2020 – Portland 125 vs. Washington 104
- Jan 03, 2020 – Portland 122 vs. Washington 103
- Nov 18, 2018 – Portland 119 vs. Washington 109
- Oct 22, 2018 – Washington 125 vs. Portland 124
- Dec 05, 2017 – Washington 106 vs. Portland 92
- Nov 25, 2017 – Portland 108 vs. Washington 105
- Mar 11, 2017 – Washington 125 vs. Portland 124
- Jan 16, 2017 – Washington 120 vs. Portland 101
- Mar 08, 2016 – Portland 116 vs. Washington 109
- Jan 18, 2016 – Portland 108 vs. Washington 98
Injury Report for Portland
- Eric Bledsoe: Out (Achilles)
- Justise Winslow: Out (Achilles)
- Anfernee Simons: Out (Quadriceps)
- Damian Lillard: Out (Abdomen)
- Jusuf Nurkic: Out (Foot)
- Marcos Louzada Silva: Out (Knee)
- Nassir Little: Out for the Season (Shoulder)
- Joe Ingles: Out for the Season (Knee)
Injury Report for Washington
- Kristaps Porzingis: Out (Rest)
- Vernon Carey Jr.: Out (Hip)
- Bradley Beal: Out for the Season (Wrist)
