Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Picks and Predictions for Sunday, November 23, 2025
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The Portland Trail Blazers travel to Oklahoma City on Sunday for a Western Conference matchup between two teams heading in opposite directions. Portland enters at 7–9 (9th in the West) with a 4–5 road record and looks to build on a strong win at Golden State. Oklahoma City comes in at 16–1 (1st in the West), unbeaten at home and riding an eight-game winning streak into this matchup. Score the winning baskets using our free NBA picks.
Trail Blazers vs Thunder Game Information
- Date: November 23
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
- TV: FanDuel TV / SN OK
Portland Trail Blazers Preview
Portland averages 120.7 points per game and allows 122.5, which amounts to a high-tempo offense and an inconsistent defense. The Trail Blazers are 3–7 over their last 10 but enter this matchup off a 127–123 road win at Golden State. Portland shoots 44.9% from the field and averages 25.5 assists while generating most of its scoring from its starting lineup.
Deni Avdija leads Portland at 25.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game on 48.5% shooting. Shaedon Sharpe averages 22.6 points, and Jerami Grant adds 19.4 points, relying on short to medium range jump shots. Donovan Clingan leads the team, averaging 10.0 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game. Portland continues to play without Scoot Henderson, Jrue Holiday, Blake Wesley, Matisse Thybulle, and Sharpe, placing additional responsibility on Avdija, Grant, and Camara. Betting on sports and on the Trail Blazers is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks.
Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
Oklahoma City has used consistent scoring with one of the strongest defenses in the league. The Thunder average 121.3 points per game, allow only 106.3 points, and shoot 47.8% from the field. The Thunder are 9–1 across the last 10 with decisive wins on the road and at home.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Thunder with averages of 32.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 6.5 assists while shooting 52.9%. Chet Holmgren adds 20.0 points and 8.2 rebounds, and Isaiah Hartenstein chips in 12.4 points and a team-high 11.0 boards. Ajay Mitchell (16.1 points) and Isaiah Joe (14.0 points) lead the reserves in perimeter scoring, while Cason Wallace averages 2.3 steals per game. Jalen Williams, Kenrich Williams, and Aaron Wiggins remain out. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Thunder with the Novig promo code.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
Portland brings scoring punch, but Oklahoma City’s consistency at both ends, perfect home record, and strong production from Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren, and Hartenstein give the Thunder a clear advantage. With the Thunder controlling both paint and perimeter scoring throughout its recent winning run, its balanced attack lines up well against Portland's defense that allows 122.5 points per game. Final Score Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder win and cover ATS, 128–113. Make sure when you place your bet on Trail Blazers vs Thunder you are using the BetMGM bonus code.
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