Grizzlies vs Trail Blazers: Lay the Points With Unbeaten Portland at Home

Somebody's perfect start ends in Portland, and the home team is the one with the extra edge. Ja Morant faces his former team for the first time since Memphis moved on, and Portland is blending Morant with a returning Damian Lillard at home.

Memphis is 4-0, but its wins have come against a soft early schedule. Portland is 3-0, was a playoff team last season, and has looked like a legitimate contender through three games. The Blazers need a prove-it win from Memphis before the points look tempting the other way.

Seven and a half at home, with the crowd behind the unbeaten home team, is the play. Lay it with Portland.

Betting angle

Trail Blazers -7.5 (-105). The home favorite, laying points. A $10 ticket returns $20.

Watch Thursday at 9:00 PM CT from Portland.