Nets at Trail Blazers 11/8/19 - NBA Picks & Predictions

By: Adam |

Last Updated: 11/07/2019 at 9:02 PM ET

On Friday, the Brooklyn Nets visit the Pacific Northwest in search of their second straight victory when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers. The Nets improved to 3-4 on the season following a 135-125 victory on Monday over the New Orleans Pelicans. Kyrie Irving paced the Nets with 39 points and nine assists. The Nets have alternated wins and losses in their last four games.

The Trail Blazers complete a back-to-back on Friday when hosting the Nets after playing on the road Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Portland lost its second straight when falling to the Golden State Warriors 127-118. In addition, the Trail Blazers will be without the services of forward Zach Collins who underwent shoulder surgery to repair a torn left labrum and will miss at least four months.

Kyrie Irving leads the Nets in scoring and assists with averages of 31.7 points and 7.7 assists per game. DeAndre Jordan is leading in rebounding with an average of 9.7 rebounds per game. Caris LeVert is the second leading scorer for the Nets with an average of 19.4 points per game. Five players are averaging double figures in scoring for Brooklyn.

Damian Lillard leads Portland in scoring and assists with averages of 31.1 points and 7.3 assists per game. Hassan Whiteside is third in scoring and the leader in rebounding with averages of 14.3 points and 12.0 rebounds per game. Just four players for the Trail Blazers are averaging double figures in scoring.

Portland will be completing a back-to-back when playing the Nets and although the Trail Blazers will win at home the Nets will cover. The visiting team (Nets) has covered the number in 6 of the last 8 between the Brooklyn and Trail Blazers. Portland has failed to cover each of its last 4 at home and 5 of the last 7 when playing the second half of a back-to-back. Final Score Prediction, Portland Trail Blazers win but fall short ATS 113-112.

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