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Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: October 30, 2024 at 10:30 PM ET

Venue: Intuit Dome — Inglewood, CA

Article updated Oct 29, 10:22 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Portland Trail Blazers have struggled early in the season, losing three of their first four games. The Los Angeles Clippers have won two in a row after dropping their

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The Portland Trail Blazers have struggled early in the season, losing three of their first four games. The Los Angeles Clippers have won two in a row after dropping their season opener. In their previous matchups, the Clippers have had the upper hand against the Blazers. As of this preview on Tuesday before their Wednesday game, the betting odds favor the Clippers by -7.75 points in the upcoming matchup at the Intuit Dome. Stay tuned for updated odds as game time approaches.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Trail Blazers +270 | Clippers -340

Spread: Trail Blazers +7.75 (-110) | Clippers -7.75 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 213.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 77%.

Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers recently suffered a 111-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings, where they struggled with their shooting, particularly from beyond the 3-point line. Deandre Ayton had a notable performance with a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Anfernee Simons and Scoot Henderson also contributed to the scoring. Jerami Grant leads the team in scoring but had a subpar game with only seven points. Overall, the team ranks 25th in offense and 20th in defense, with a record of 1-3 for the season. They have been inconsistent in their shooting and defensive stats, ranking in the bottom half of the league in most categories.

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Los Angeles Clippers Analysis

The Los Angeles Clippers have shown improvement in their defense, giving up fewer points in their last two wins. They recently defeated the Golden State Warriors with strong performances from James Harden and Ivica Zubac. Despite missing Kawhi Leonard due to a knee injury, the team has covered the spread in all three games this season. Harden leads the team in scoring and assists, while Zubac leads the NBA in rebounding. Norman Powell is the second leading scorer on the team. The Clippers have a power ranking of 18 and are ranked #17 for offense, and #6 for defense. They are currently 2-1 overall. In terms of shooting percentages, the team ranks in the top 10 for field goals and rebounds, but lower for three-point shooting. On defense, they rank in the top 10 for field goals allowed, but are lower for three-point defense. This game marks the beginning of a five-game homestand for the Clippers.

Los Angeles Clippers' Strong Defense Expected to Lead Them to Victory Against Struggling Portland Trail Blazers

The Los Angeles Clippers have demonstrated strong defensive play in their recent games, limiting their opponents to just 104 points per game. This consistency is in stark contrast to the struggling Portland Trail Blazers, who have only managed to secure one win in four games and rank 25th in the league in points per game. Given Portland's recent performance of scoring only 98 points in their last game, it is expected that they will face challenges in scoring against the Clippers. As a result, it is predicted that the Clippers will win the upcoming game against the Blazers and cover the spread, improving their Against The Spread (ATS) record to 4-0 for the season. Therefore, it is recommended to bet on the Clippers for this matchup.

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SportsJaw Trail Blazers vs Clippers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Trail Blazers vs Clippers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Portland Trail Blazers+270 → +274Moved
  • Moneyline · Los Angeles Clippers-340 → -345Moved
  • Spread · Portland Trail Blazers+7.75 (-110) → +8 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Los Angeles Clippers-7.75 (-110) → -8 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over213.5 (-110) → 218.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under213.5 (-110) → 218.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Portland Trail Blazers
2-0 matchup record · 5-3-2 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Los Angeles Clippers
1-2 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-10-30T02:22:37.188Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Los Angeles Clippers have shown improvement in their defense, giving up fewer points in their last two wins. They recently defeated the Golden State Warriors with strong performances from James Harden and Ivica Zubac. Despite missing Kawhi Leonard due to a knee injury, the team has covered the spread in all three games this season. Harden leads the team in scoring and assists, while Zubac leads the NBA in rebounding. Norman Powell is the second leading scorer on the team. The Clippers have a power ranking of 18 and are ranked #17 for offense, and #6 for defense. They are currently 2-1 overall. In terms of shooting percentages, the team ranks in the top 10 for field goals and rebounds, but lower for three-point shooting. On defense, they rank in the top 10 for field goals allowed, but are lower for three-point defense. This game marks the beginning of a five-game homestand for the Clippers.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-03-22Los Angeles Clippers 125 · Portland Trail Blazers 117
  • 2024-03-20Los Angeles Clippers 116 · Portland Trail Blazers 103
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Portland Trail Blazers defeated Los Angeles Clippers 106-105

Portland Trail Blazers defeated Los Angeles Clippers 106-105 on October 30, 2024, a 1-point decision in the series. Portland Trail Blazers' strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 30-24. Against SportsJaw's recorded Portland Trail Blazers +8 (-110) spread, Portland Trail Blazers covered, while the 211 combined points finished under the recorded total of 218.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Sammy52Spread · Portland Trail Blazers +7.75 (-110)Win
  • 2039518780Spread · Los Angeles Clippers -8.5 (-110)Loss
  • MaddogSpread · Los Angeles Clippers -8.5 (-110)Loss
  • KryptonMoneyline · Los Angeles Clippers -350Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Los Angeles Clippers -8 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 219.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Portland Trail Blazers +8 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 219.5 (-110)Loss