*8* SURE SHOT on Portland Trailblazers.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been on fire of late with six wins in their last seven games. The setback was a 116-104 upset loss to the Kings, and I like the Trail Blazers chances of springing an upset tonight.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Complacency - The Thunder have a tendency of playing down to their opponents level and were forced to grind out a 117-113 win against the lowly Lakers at Los Angeles Friday. They're 0-5 ATS in their last five against a team with a losing straight up record.

2. Damian Lillard - The Portland guard had averaged 18.5 points over two games after missing seven while dealing with plantar fasciitis before breaking out big time in Friday's 128-108 loss to the Warriors, scoring 40 points while making 6-of-15 from behind the arc.

3. X-Factor - The Thunder are 6-9 ATS on the road this season.

Selection: This is a play on the Portland Trail Blazers (8*)