Oklahoma City Thunder vs Portland Trail Blazers Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, November 10, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday to play the Portland Trail Blazers. The two tip off is at 11:00 pm ET in the Moda Center, and NBC will carry the game. Oklahoma City is 8-2 and is second in the Western Conference. The Thunder routed Washington 114-75 on Saturday and have won four straight. Portland is eighth in the conference at 6-3 and lost to San Antonio 125-103 last time out and has lost two straight. Oklahoma City is 3-2 on the road, while Portland is 1-2 at home. Check out our free NBA picks.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City’s defense held Washington to just 75 points on Saturday. The leading scorer for the Thunder was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 30 points in only three quarters of action. In the previous game to that, the Thunder held Memphis to just 97 points. Gilgeous-Alexander averages 29.9 points per game, leading the team, and Ajay Mitchell is second, among active players, at 18.9 points per game.
Oklahoma City has held three of its last five opponents below 100 points. The Thunder allow just 104.2 per game, the better defensive mark in this matchup. Isaiah Hartenstein averages 10.1 rebounds, and Aday Mara contributes 1.9 blocks. But injuries have left Oklahoma City without several regular starters, putting more responsibility on its remaining players.
Oklahoma City Thunder Team Stats:
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- Points scored: 112.2 per game
- Points allowed: 104.2 per game
- Field goal percentage: 45.7%
- Rebounds: 47.3 per game
- Assists: 23.1 per game
Injuries: Jaylin Williams is questionable. Thomas Sorber, Cason Wallace, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams are out.
Portland Trail Blazers
Portland was not able to remain close to San Antonio Saturday night, falling by 22 points at home. Deni Avdija led the Trail Blazers with 15 points, but Portland was behind by 27 through three quarters. Portland was beaten on Friday by the Lakers, 124-118, but before those two losses, won three straight, with wins over Phoenix, Denver, and Utah
The leading scorer for Portland is Avdija with an average of 22.3 points per game, and he is also the leader in assists at 6.3 per game. Veteran point guard Damian Lillard is second with an average of 19.4 points, while the leading rebounder and leader in blocks is Donovan Clingan with averages of 10 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per contest. The Blazers score 119.3 points per game, and their defense allows 113.8. Portland averages 16.3 turnovers per contest, a concern against Oklahoma City's defense.
Portland Trail Blazers Team Stats:
- Points scored: 119.3 per game
- Points allowed: 113.8 per game
- Field goal percentage: 47.3%
- Rebounds: 45.2 per game
- Assists: 26.2 per game
Injuries: Robert Williams III is questionable. Ja Morant, Vit Krejci and Shaedon Sharpe are out.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
Portland has the higher scoring average, but Oklahoma City's defense could decide this matchup. The Thunder have won four straight and just held Washington to 75 points. Gilgeous-Alexander gives Oklahoma City a reliable scorer, while Hartenstein helps control the boards. Portland has dropped two straight and struggled defensively against San Antonio. The Blazers should put up more points at home, but Oklahoma City's recent form gives the visitors the edge.
Final Score Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder 116-109.
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