Brooklyn (6-9) and Portland (10-4) collide into action on Thursday night at 10 p.m. ET. The Trail Blazers are favored by 2.5 points at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 221.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

Before making any Nets vs. Trail Blazers picks, you NEED to check out the NBA predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four seasons. The model enters Week 5 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 100-66 roll on all top-rated NBA picks that dates back to last season, returning more than $2,600. Anyone following it has seen HUGE returns!

The model knows Portland guard Damian Lillard is an outstanding shot-creator with limitless range. Lillard can easily break down the defense and make the right read. The six-time All-Star is averaging 27.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game. In his last game, Lillard recorded a double-double with 22 points and 11 assists.

The model also knows Brooklyn forward Kevin Durant is one of the most talented players to ever take the floor. Durant's offensive arsenal is unmatched due to his ability to score effortlessly at all three levels. The 12-time All-Star can handle the rock and break down his man. Durant is logging 30.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per contest. 

Now, it has set its sights on Nets vs. Trail Blazers. We can tell you the model is leaning Over on the point total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in almost 60% of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

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