Spread +5.5 • Portland Trail Blazers

Tonight’s play: Portland -5.5, 4 units — a confident call based on matchup control and tempo management; expect them to impose a steady rhythm and capitalize on second-chance opportunities. The 5.5 spread signals that Portland should win by multiple possessions if they execute on both ends and avoid extended cold spells. Lock it in and enjoy the action, but remember there are no certainties in basketball.