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2023 NBA Handicapping – Clippers vs. Portland
(37-34) Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers (31-39)
Date: Sunday, March 19
Time: 9:00 PM EST
Venue: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
Moneyline Odds: Clippers -125 | Trail Blazers +105 Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Clippers -1.5 | Trail Blazers +1.5
Today’s NBA Betting Total: OFF
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Sunday NBA basketball sees two teams facing off in LA and Portland from the opposite ends of the competitive spectrum.
As the postseason nears, it’s the Clippers striking fear into the hearts of contenders—not the Trail Blazers.
After a rough stretch closing out February and opening March, the Clippers won four straight entering a Saturday, March 18 matinee against the Orlando Magic. During that stretch, Paul George averaged 27.8 points per game with a high of 42, while Kawhi Leonard has averaged 31.5 points per game with a high of 38.
Saturday’s contest ended that run in a 113-108 loss, but Paul George showed out once again with 30 points, all while Kawhi Leonard sat for load management.
On the other side, Portland has lost 13 of its last 18 games straight up and brings a five-game losing streak into this contest.
In theory, these two teams aren’t on the same level, but with home-court advantage and a superstar like Damian Lillard on their side, oddsmakers see a competitive game Sunday night.
Without further ado, let’s get to the Clippers vs. Trail Blazers preview and free pick.
*Editor’s Note: Statistics and rankings are current during games on Saturday, March 18. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Sunday, March 19.
Season Series
So far, these teams have faced off once during the 2022-23 regular season.
- Tuesday, November 29 @ Portland: Clippers 118 – Trail Blazers 112
Sunday marks the second of three meetings between these squads.
Clippers
Season Stats
Offense
Overall, the Clippers enter this one scoring 112.8 points per game—a number that ranks 21st in the league.
When looking at the advanced stats, the Clippers score 111.7 points per 100 possessions. That number puts them in the No. 16 spot so far this season.
Defense
Overall, defensively, this team is allowing 112.7 points per game. That number ranks 10th in the Association.
When looking at Defensive Efficiency, this group gives up 111.8 per 100 possessions—a number that also ranks 16th across the league.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
To summarize the injury report…
- Brandon Boston Jr., SG (OUT—tailbone)
- Norman Powell, SG (OUT—shoulder)
Portland Trail Blazers
Season Stats
Offense
The Trail Blazers enter this one scoring 114.4 points per game—a number that ranks 14th across the NBA.
Also, when looking at the advanced stats, the Trail Blazers score 113.6 points per 100 possessions, putting them in the No. 7 spot so far this season.
Defense
Defensively, this team is allowing 116.1 points per game, which ranks 19th in the Association.
When looking at Defensive Efficiency, this group gives up 115 per 100 possessions, which ranks 27th.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
Summarizing the injury report…
- Nassir Little, SF (Day-to-Day)
- Jerami Grant, SF (Day-to-Day)
- Justise Winslow, SF (OUT—ankle)
- Ibou Badji, C (OUT—knee)
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Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Betting Trends:
- First, Clippers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing record SU
- Conversely, Trail Blazers are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 home games
- On the other hand, Over is 4-1 in Clippers last 5 games on 0 days rest
- Also, Over is 4-1 in Trail Blazers last 5 games on 1 days rest
Free Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA Prediction:
It was reported on Friday that the Trail Blazers will consider shutting down star guard Damian Lillard for the rest of the year if the team doesn’t turn things around quickly.
Unfortunately for Portland, the Clippers aren’t the opponent to help you bust a slump at this point in the season.
One Important Thing to Keep An Eye On…
Make sure before you place your bet that you check the injury report. As of right now, there’s no news pointing to Kawhi Leonard or Paul George sitting, but Kawhi did rest on Saturday, citing load management as the reason ahead of the back-t0-back.
If either Leonard or George ends up sitting for rest or injury reasons, the 1.5-point spread will make more sense. Though for now, assuming LA comes into this one with its stars ready to go, the Clippers could end up making the spread look like comedy.
4* Free Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA Betting Pick: LAC -1.5
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