The experts predicted a victory for the Portland Trail Blazers, but it's no sure thing at this point. After one quarter neither squad has the contest in the bag, but Portland leads 29-28 over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Point guard Damian Lillard has led the way so far for Rip City, as he has 16 points and four assists along with two rebounds.

The Trail Blazers have been riding high on the performance of Dame, who has 16 points and four assists in addition to two boards. Note that this was a full 55% of Portland's points.

Rip City has a habit of keeping things close this season; the team played 22 games decided by three or less. Maybe they will pull away, but we predict a narrow margin.

Portland @ Cleveland

Current Records: Portland 36-29; Cleveland 21-44

The Cleveland Cavaliers have the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome the Portland Trail Blazers at 7:30 p.m. ET May 5 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Given that these two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

Cleveland fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result, falling 134-118. Cleveland's loss came about despite a quality game from small forward Isaac Okoro, who had 32 points and six assists.

Meanwhile, Portland came up short against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, falling 123-114. Point guard Damian Lillard put forth a good effort for the losing side as he shot 6-for-11 from beyond the arc and finished with 33 points and eight assists.

The Cavaliers have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 12 point spread they are up against. Now might not be the best time to take Cleveland against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past seven consecutive games.

Cleveland is now 21-44 while Portland sits at 36-29. Cleveland is 12-31 after losses this season, the Trail Blazers 16-12.

The Trail Blazers are a big 12-point favorite against the Cavaliers, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Trail Blazers as an 11-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Portland have won six out of their last ten games against Cleveland.