The Clippers (-971) are currently favored by 12 points over the Trail Blazers (+635) in tonight’s Western Conference matchup. Los Angeles is 43-25 and 4th in the West, while Portland is 14th in the conference and has lost four straight games.

Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 ET at the Moda Center in Portland. The game will be shown on ROOT.

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +12

This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Friday, March 22nd.

WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-104 in favor of the Clippers.
  • Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with Kawhi Leonard points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 13 threes.

Taking a Look at the Clippers Chances on the Road

Today, the Clippers are favored by 12 points against the Trail Blazers. This season, the Clippers have been favored in 54 of their 68 games and have a record of 40-14 as the favorite. As the favorite, they have gone 30-24 against the spread with an average scoring margin of +7.2 points per game.

As the favorite, the Clippers have gone 3-11 straight-up and 4-10 against the spread. Their ATS record for the season is 34-34, and they have covered the spread in three straight road games.

In their last game against the Trail Blazers, the Clippers won by a score of 116-103. The O/U line for that game was 216.5 points, and the Clippers were favored by 11.5 points.

This season, the Clippers have an O/U record of 30-37-1, and their games have averaged 228.9 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 217.5 points.

The Clippers are currently in 4th place in the Western Conference with a record of 43-25. Against Western Conference teams, they are 26-18 and 8-5 against other Pacific Division teams. On the road, the Clippers are 21-14.

So far this season, the Clippers are averaging 116.5 points per game, which is 12th in the NBA. On the road, they are scoring 116.9 points per game compared to 116.1 at home.

When it comes to pace, the Clippers are 27th in the league at 96.6 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 6th overall at 49%.

One area where the Clippers have been strong is their three-point shooting. They are 3rd in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage at 38%. Overall, they are making an average of 13 threes per game.

So far, the Clippers’ defense is ranked 10th in the league at 112.5 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 53.9% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.4% of their three-point attempts.

Does Portland Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

In terms of their O/U record for the season, the Trail Blazers are 33-35-1. In their last three games, the final score has gone over the O/U line.

On average, Portland’s games have seen 223.4 points scored, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 217.5. This year, their games have averaged an O/U line of 223.9.

Going into the game, Portland has lost four straight games and are 19-50 on the season. In the Western Conference, they are in 14th place and are 5th in the Northwest Division.

As the underdog, Portland has gone 18-45 this season and are 31-31 ATS as the underdog. Currently, they are 12-point underdogs against the Clippers. In their last two games as the underdog, they have failed to cover the spread.

In their most recent game, the Trail Blazers lost to the Clippers by a score of 116-103. They were 11.5-point underdogs in that game. This season, Portland is 8-37 against Western Conference opponents and 1-14 against teams in their division.

When it comes to scoring, the Trail Blazers are 28th in the league, averaging 107.6 points per game. At home, they are averaging 108.4 points per game.

So far this season, Portland has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 26.1% of their games. They have also struggled with their shooting, ranking 29th in field goal percentage.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Blazers are 24th in both three-point percentage (35%) and three-point makes per game (11.7). In terms of pace, Portland is 19th in the league.

At present, the Trail Blazers’ defense is ranked 17th, allowing 115.8 points per game. The Portland defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.2% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.3% of their field goal attempts vs. Portland.