POR Blazers vs PHI 76ers Prediction: Will the Seventy Sixers be able to handle one of the top underdogs?

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on January 30. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

POR Blazers

In the previous meeting, Portland played against Chicago at the Moda Center. The Trail Blazers faced the Bulls but could not win, losing eight of the last 11 games. 96:104 - the team showed poorly on offense, hitting only 40.5% of their shots from the field.

Portland has a total of 13-33 at the moment. In the Western standings, the Trail Blazers are still ahead of San Antonio but with a handicap of only 3.0 wins. Recently, the Spurs lost to Portland on the road 100:116.

PHI 76ers

The Seventy Sixers' last match was held in Denver against the Nuggets. Twenty minutes before the starting whistle of the game, it became clear that an injury would not allow Joel Embiid to participate. Of course, Phila lost without their leader, although they gave the reigning champion some trouble. 105:111 - in Embiid's absence, the most productive player for the 76ers was their backup Paul Reid, who scored 30 points. This is the best result in his career for the young big man.

The team lost for the second time in a row but achieved six consecutive victories before that. Philadelphia has a 29-15 overall record and third place in the Eastern Conference.

Expert Betting Tips

Philadelphia has a dependence on Joel Embiid. If the Cameroonian takes part in the upcoming game, it is safe to bet on a convincing victory for the 76ers. Today's Portland simply has nothing to oppose the most valuable player of last season.