Portland Trail Blazers vs Brooklyn Nets January 14th 2025

At 10:00 ET, the 13-26 Brooklyn Nets will travel to the Moda Center to take on the 13-25 Portland Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers are currently favored by 6 points, and the over/under line is set at 217.5.

Portland is currently on a 2-game losing streak and sits 13th in the Western Conference. Brooklyn has lost 5 straight and is 12th in the East. KATU will have the TV coverage for this non-conference matchup.

Nets vs. Trail Blazers Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Brooklyn Nets at Portland Trail Blazers
• Where: Portland at Moda Center
• Date: Tuesday, January 14th
• Betting Odds POR -6, BKN +194 | POR -235 O/U 217.5

The Nets Can Win If…

The Nets fell to 13-26 on the season after a narrow 112-111 loss to the Jazz on Sunday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The total score of 223 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 212.5 by 10.5 points.

Brooklyn led 27-26 after the 1st quarter, but the Jazz took control in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring the Nets 59-51. Brooklyn rallied in the 4th, holding Utah to 17 points while scoring 24, but their comeback fell just short.

The Nets struggled from beyond the arc in their 112-111 loss to the Jazz, hitting just 10 threes at a 25% clip. Overall, they shot 42.4% from the field.

Tosan Evbuomwan led Brooklyn with 22 points, shooting 87.5% and adding 5 rebounds. Ziaire Williams contributed 19 points, scoring 6 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.

Defensively, the Nets were solid in the 1st, 2nd, and 4th quarters, but a rough 3rd quarter where they allowed 36 points contributed to their 112-111 loss to the Jazz. Overall, they held Utah to 44% shooting from the field.

Brooklyn gave up 17 three-pointers on 38% shooting from beyond the arc. They sent the Jazz to the line 20 times, where Utah hit 15 free throws. The Nets grabbed 39 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 5 blocks.

• When looking at their past five road matchups, Brooklyn has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 108 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
• Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Nets have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
• Over their last five games, the Nets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.

The Trail Blazers Can Win If…

The Trail Blazers fell to 13-25 on the season after a 119-98 home loss to the Heat on Saturday. Portland, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 217 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 219.

Portland went on a 10-0 run, cutting the score from 68-57 to 68-67, but Miami responded by outscoring them 37-25 in the 2nd quarter and 25-15 in the 4th to seal the win.

The Trail Blazers struggled offensively in their 119-98 loss to the Heat, shooting just 37.9% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average at 28.9%, though they did manage to hit 13 threes in the game.

Anfernee Simons led the way with 28 points, knocking down 7 threes at a 50% clip. He scored 17 of his points in the 3rd quarter. Shaedon Sharpe added 22 points, and Deni Avdija contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds.

Defensively, the Trail Blazers struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 37 points, which contributed to their 119-98 loss to the Heat. Overall, Portland allowed Miami to shoot 47% from the field.

The Blazers had a tough time defending the perimeter, as the Heat hit 19 threes at a 43% clip. Portland also sent Miami to the line 16 times, where they made 12 free throws. The Blazers finished with 6 steals and 6 blocks.

• When looking at their past ten home matchups, Portland has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 107 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
• As the betting favorite, the Trail Blazers have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Portland posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.
• In their last five games, the Trail Blazers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.

The Lean

We’re calling a win for the Trail Blazers, with a final score of 132-96, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Trail Blazers at -6.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 217.5 and given that our model is projecting 228 points between the teams, we like the over.

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Nets and Blazers Battle to Break Their Losing Streaks

Two teams desperate for a win, the Brooklyn Nets and the Portland Trail Blazers, are set to clash on Tuesday night in Portland. Both teams are struggling, both are banged up, and both need to turn things around fast.

Brooklyn Nets: Signs of Life Despite the Slide

The Nets have lost five straight, but their most recent game, a 112-111 overtime heartbreaker against the Utah Jazz, showed some promise. It was a step up after a string of blowout losses.

“Effort, resiliency … finally connecting in the fourth quarter,” said coach Jordi Fernandez. “We weren’t good enough, and that’s what happens in the NBA, but I liked what I saw.”

Who’s in, Who’s Out:

• Cam Thomas (hamstring) is officially out for Tuesday, while Cameron Johnson (ankle) and D’Angelo Russell (shin) are questionable.
• Tosan Evbuomwan had a breakout game against Utah with a career-high 22 points. Meanwhile, Ben Simmons is showing signs of life, contributing 14 points, nine assists, and six rebounds in one of his best performances this season.

Simmons, though, is clearly frustrated with the team’s rebuild-focused mentality. “We need to approach games like we want to win, no matter what the front office is thinking,” he said.

Portland Trail Blazers: Searching for Consistency

The Blazers aren’t doing much better. They’ve dropped their last two games, including a 119-98 loss to the Miami Heat, where they managed just 15 points in the fourth quarter.

Injury Woes:

• Portland’s big-man rotation is hurting. Deandre Ayton (calf) and Robert Williams III (illness) both missed the Miami game. Jerami Grant is still out with a facial injury, while Deni Avdija (ankle) and Dalano Banton (illness) are questionable.

Bright Spots:

• Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe are stepping up, scoring 28 and 22 points, respectively, against the Heat. Still, they’ll need more help if Portland wants to break out of this slump.

Coach Chauncey Billups is optimistic about Ayton’s return but acknowledged the challenges of playing shorthanded.

What to Watch For:

1. Who Wants It More?
   • Both teams are desperate, and this game will be all about effort.
2. Ben Simmons’ Impact:
   • Simmons has been vocal and active on the court. Can he lead the Nets to a win?
3. Portland’s Offense:
   • Simons and Sharpe have been solid, but the Blazers need more balance to get back in the win column.

The Bottom Line:

With both squads limping into this game—literally and figuratively—it’s going to be a test of depth and determination. Will the Nets finally turn effort into results? Or will the Blazers bounce back at home? Either way, expect a gritty battle as these two teams fight to find their footing.