Through 2 Quarters
The experts predicted a win for the Portland Trail Blazers, but it’s no sure thing at this point. At halftime neither squad has the contest in the bag, but Portland leads 59-55 over the Indiana Pacers.
Shooting guard CJ McCollum has led the way so far for the Trail Blazers, as he has 19 points along with four boards. Indiana has been relying on the performance of shooting guard Justin Holiday, who has 12 points and two assists.
Who’s Playing
Indiana @ Portland
Current Records: Indiana 3-6; Portland 3-5
What to Know
The Portland Trail Blazers will be returning home after a three-game road trip. They will take on the Indiana Pacers at 10 p.m. ET on Friday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Bragging rights belong to Portland for now since they’re up 9-3 across their past 12 matchups.
The Trail Blazers were close but no cigar on Wednesday as they fell 107-104 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Portland’s defeat came about despite a quality game from shooting guard Norman Powell, who had 23 points.
Meanwhile, Indiana had enough points to win and then some against the New York Knicks on Wednesday, taking their matchup 111-98. The Pacers’ power forward Myles Turner looked sharp as he shot 7-for-10 from downtown and finished with a double-double on 25 points and 13 rebounds in addition to three blocks. Turner has also now had at least three blocks in his past three games.
Rip City is the favorite in this one, with an expected 5.5-point margin of victory. Now might not be the best time to take Rip City against the spread since they’ve let down bettors for the past three consecutive games.
Indiana’s victory lifted them to 3-6 while Portland’s loss dropped them down to 3-5. We’ll see if the Pacers can repeat their recent success or if the Trail Blazers bounce back and reverse their fortune.
How To Watch
- When: Friday at 10 p.m. ET
- Where: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter — Portland, Oregon
- TV: Bally Sports Midwest – Indiana
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $10.47
Odds
The Trail Blazers are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Pacers, according to the latest NBA odds.
The line has drifted a bit towards the Trail Blazers, as the game opened with the Trail Blazers as a 3.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -112
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Series History
Portland have won nine out of their last 12 games against Indiana.
- Apr 27, 2021 – Portland 133 vs. Indiana 112
- Jan 14, 2021 – Indiana 111 vs. Portland 87
- Feb 27, 2020 – Indiana 106 vs. Portland 100
- Jan 26, 2020 – Portland 139 vs. Indiana 129
- Mar 18, 2019 – Portland 106 vs. Indiana 98
- Oct 29, 2018 – Portland 103 vs. Indiana 93
- Jan 18, 2018 – Portland 100 vs. Indiana 86
- Oct 20, 2017 – Portland 114 vs. Indiana 96
- Dec 10, 2016 – Indiana 118 vs. Portland 111
- Nov 30, 2016 – Portland 131 vs. Indiana 109
- Feb 28, 2016 – Portland 111 vs. Indiana 102
- Dec 03, 2015 – Portland 123 vs. Indiana 111
Injury Report for Portland
No Injury Information
Injury Report for Indiana
- Isaiah Jackson: Game-Time Decision (Knee)
- Malcolm Brogdon: Out (Illness)
- Jeremy Lamb: Out (Ankle)
- T.J. Warren: Out (Foot)
