Philadelphia 76ers vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction: Portland Is Not Equal to the Contenders

Prediction for the NBA Philadelphia 76ers vs Portland Trail Blazers match which will take place on March 11th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available. 

The Seventh Sixers played their previous game on the road against Minnesota without James Harden. In the absence of one of the best attacking players in the modern NBA, Philadelphia has become weaker in the attack. However, at the same time, it significantly improved in defense and beat a strong opponent 117:94. This fight demonstrated how Philadelphia could defend without Harden. Philadelphia had three super-productive matches – with Dallas (126:133), Milwaukee (133:130), and Indiana (147:143).

The Trail Blazers have slightly changed the lineup in the trade deadline. Chauncey Billups' team has improved a little in defense but in attack, especially not yet playing because of Anferni Simons' injury. The previous match of Portland against Boston was meaningful, where the Trail Blazers defended well, but in attack they frankly failed – 93:115. And although Portland had previously won two games over Detroit (110:104) and Orlando (122:119).

James Harden will come back on the floor. At least he is not on the injured list at the official source. Philadelphia will most likely be able to show itself in attack again. Yes, Portland has improved its defense on the three–point line, but the Seven Sixers recently scored 133 points in a meeting with Milwaukee - one of the best defenses of the season in general. Portland's one of the best shooters of this championship, Anferny Simons, will return. So, contrary to the statistics of face-to-face meetings in recent years, the upcoming match will likely be productive. Doc Rivers' team confidently beat Portland at the end of January and will repeat this success in the home game. Today's Trail Blazers showed strength in the previous game with Boston, and Philadelphia will confirm that Portland is not equal to the league's current contenders.