76ers vs. Blazers: Game Preview and Betting Odds for March 3, 2025

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — The Philadelphia 76ers will host the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, March 3, 2025, as they look to secure a season sweep in this matchup. The game is set for a 7 p.m. ET tipoff at the Wells Fargo Center.

The 76ers (21-38) enter the game after a 126-119 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, while the Blazers (27-34) aim to bounce back from a disappointing 133-129 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday.

Philadelphia is favored by 2 points, according to the latest SportsLine consensus odds, with an over/under set at 229 total points. The 76ers are -134 on the moneyline, meaning bettors would need to wager $134 to win $100, while the Blazers are +113 on the moneyline.

One of the significant challenges for the 76ers is the absence of center Joel Embiid, who has been ruled out for the season due to a knee injury. Despite this, Philadelphia’s veteran point guard Tyrese Maxey has been a standout performer, averaging 26.7 points, 6.1 assists, and 3.4 rebounds in his last 51 games.

The Blazers also face injury setbacks, with guard Anfernee Simons (calf) and forward Jerami Grant (knee) missing the game. However, the team still boasts promising players such as Damian Lillard, who recently scored 27 points against the Cavaliers, and rookie Shaedon Sharpe, averaging 17.5 points per game.

The matchup is critical for both teams as they navigate the second half of the NBA season. Philadelphia aims to improve its 11-20 home record, while Portland, positioned fourth in the Northwest Division, looks to enhance its road performance of 11-20.

In their previous encounter on December 30, the 76ers defeated the Blazers 125-103 in Portland. During that game, Maxey scored 30 points, indicating his potential impact in this rematch.

As this game unfolds, it will be interesting to see how both teams utilize their available talent. The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated this game 10,000 times, leaning towards the under with a projected total of 215 combined points. According to the model, one side of the spread has a nearly 60% likelihood of hitting.

Fans can catch the action live on KATU, KUNP, and NBCS-PH.