3* NBA on TNT SMASH on Trailblazers +1

LA Clippers vs. Portland, 11/08/2012 22:30 EDT, Score: 103 - 90

Point Spread: +1/-105 Portland

Sportsbook: 5Dimes

Result: Loss

3* NBA on TNT SMASH on Trailblazers +1
Off last night's satisfying victory over a San Antonio team that had swept them in last season's playoffs, expect the Clippers to suffer a letdown tonight.

Playing back-to-backs can be tough, especially if the second of the two is on the road, as is the case tonight. Making this one even tougher is the fact that Portland hasn't played since Monday so it will be very fresh. It was whipped by Dallas that night so it will be plenty hungry here.

Portland has long been one of the tougher places to play in the NBA which is something the Clippers know all too well. They are just 6-24 there dating back to 1996.

The Blazers are on a terrific 77-51 ATS as a home underdog of 6.0 points or less. The Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Portland. The home team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Bet the Blazers.