This is an 8* NON-CONFERENCE TOP PLAY on the Portland Trailblazers.

The Pacers won the final two games of their three-game homestand, beating San Antonio 131-118 and then the Knicks 111-98.

However, I believe Indiana will stumble here in the opener of this four-game Western road swing against this desperate Blazers side.

Portland is off three straight road losses, including a poor 107-104 setback at Cleveland on Wednesday.

With the Lakers coming to town tomorrow, followed by games at the Clippers and Suns, this is a very important early season contest for the Blazers.

I look for Damian Lillard to leave everything on the line here to secure the victory.

Lay the points, expect a comfortable cover with the BLAZERS.

Good luck, NP