NBA: Trail Blazers vs. Clippers Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks (Mar 31)
- Trail Blazers vs. Clippers spread is 4.5 points on LAC.
- LAC already beat the Blazers twice this year.
- Both teams are in the play-in zone.
The Portland Trail Blazers (38-38) visit the Intuit Dome this Tuesday to take on the LA Clippers (39-36) in a game that could have huge implications on the play-in placement.
How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, March 31, 11:00 pm ET
- Where: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
- How to Watch: NBA League Pass, Fox Sports Prime Ticket, ROOT SPORTS
Trail Blazers vs. Clippers Odds
Trail Blazers vs. Clippers Preview
The Clippers enter this matchup as favorites, riding a five-game winning streak that has pushed them up to No.7 in the Western standings. They are three games behind the Suns, who are seventh, and hope to reach them as well.
LAC is very confident at home lately, being 8-2 ATS at the Intuit Dome in the previous 10 events. Compared to the first part of the season, this unit is performing way better in all aspects of the game.
Portland is dealing with plenty of injuries. The Blazers have already ruled out Damian Lillard (Achilles – out for season), Jerami Grant (calf), and Shaedon Sharpe (fibula).
This puts an enormous burden on Deni Avdija to carry the offense, and the young Israeli-Serbian player lived up to the expectations, scoring 24.1 points per game. He is the main reason why the Blazers have 6 wins in the past 8 events.
Trail Blazers vs. Clippers Head to Head
The Clippers’ series record this year is 2-0, with wins of 114-107 at home and 119-103 in Portland.
Stats to Know Before Betting
- Portland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the last 6 head-to-head meetings between these teams.
- Clippers are 20-16 ATS at home this season.
- LA Clippers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
Trail Blazers vs. Clippers Predictions
Portland has played better than expected despite their injuries, but the Clippers are in better form right now and playing at home (remember 8-2 ATS at home in the last 10). This simply forces us to bet on the hosts to cover the spread.
- Free NBA Pick: Clippers -4.5
