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Sun Mar 19 9:00PM
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Final
102
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LAC36233424117236.5
POR30252819102+4.5

Clippers vs Trail Blazers Predictions

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The Los Angeles Clippers are traveling to play the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center at the Rose Quarter stadium on Sunday, 3/19/2023 @ 9:00pm EST. Los Angeles is the betting favorite opening at -1.5 and the current line is Los Angeles -4.5.

Clippers vs Trail Blazers Prediction for Tonight's Game

Based on recent trends and stats, the Scorecaster predicts Trail Blazers to win tonight's game by 13 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Portland Trail Blazers to cover the 4.5 point spread and the total to go under 236.5 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Los Angeles 108 to Portland 121

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

  • The SportsJaw community predicts Los Angeles Clippers to cover the spread (53%)
  • Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 65%.
  • From the lines set by Sportsbooks, they predict the score to be LAC 122.75, POR 113.75.
  • OddsShark predicts Portland will win, cover the spread, and the total will go under.
  • split down the middle on Covers.com

Los Angeles Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 14, Los Angeles is ranked #21 in offense (scoring an average of 112.84 per game), #10 in defense (allowing an average of 112.71 points to be scored against them per game) and are 37-34 (35-36 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Clippers hit an average of 47.26% of their field goals (ranked #17) and 78.50% of their free throws (ranked #15) and makes an average of 37.78% of their three pointers ranked #5 in the NBA). They average 43.37 rebounds per game (ranked # 16) and average 23.30 offensive assists and 13.51 turnovers per game (ranked # 25 and 15 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Los Angeles allows an average of 47.21% field goals (ranked #15) and 76.63% free throws (ranked #3 in the NBA) The Clippers allow an average of 36.53% of the three pointers (ranked #20) and averages 43.21 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 43.21) Finally, the Clippers average 24.80 defensive assists and 12.33 turnovers per game (ranked # 11 and 25 respectively).

Portland Key Betting Stats

Portland Trail Blazers has a power ranking of 27 and are #15 for offense (scoring an average of 114.41 per game), #19 for defense (giving up an average of 116.09 points per game) and 31-39 (34-36 ATS) overall. Los Angeles went 0-3 (0-3 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Portland.

For offense, the Trail Blazers hit an average of 47.85% of their field goals (ranked #11) and 80.06% of their free throws (ranked #7) and makes an average of 37.28% of their three pointers (ranked #8 in the NBA). They average 41.07 rebounds per game (ranked # 26) and average 24.04 offensive assists and 13.83 turnovers per game (ranked # 22) and 20 respectively).

On defense, Portland allows an average of 48.75% field goals (ranked #26) and 78.31% free throws (ranked #20 in the NBA) The Trail Blazers allow an average of 37.23% of the three pointers (ranked #26) and averages 42.21 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 42.21) Finally, the Trail Blazers average 26.34 defensive assists and 12.79 turnovers per game (ranked # 29 and 21 respectively).

Betting Summary

  • Portland has a slight advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).
  • The Scorecaster model predicts the Portland Trail Blazers to cover the 4.5 point spread and the total to go under 236.5 points.
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Current Odds[ - ]

 
LAC
POR
Open
Side
-4.5
+4.5
+1.5
Moneyline
-184
+161
+107
Total
Over 236.5
Under 236.5
N/A

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Power Rankings[ - ]

Los Angeles Clippers
HIGHLIGHTS
Portland Trail Blazers
21st
OFFENSE
15th
17th
FG %
11th
5th
3 PT %
8th
16th
Rebounds
26th
10th
DEFENSE
19th
15th
FG %
26th
20th
3 PT %
26th
15th
Rebounds
8th

Last 10 Games Stats[ + ]

Los Angeles ClippersClippers

vs ORLL 108-113
46.67FG %
75FT %
63 PT %
vs GSW 134-126
47.92FG %
81.25FT %
163 PT %
vs NYW 106-95
48.28FG %
75FT %
103 PT %
vs TORW 108-100
54.93FG %
77.42FT %
63 PT %
vs MEMW 135-129
52.94FG %
94.29FT %
123 PT %
vs SACL 127-128
54.02FG %
70.37FT %
143 PT %
vs GSL 91-115
35.96FG %
85.71FT %
93 PT %
vs MINL 101-108
42.17FG %
86.96FT %
113 PT %
vs DENL 124-134
48.89FG %
83.33FT %
113 PT %
vs SACL 175-176
60.2FG %
86.11FT %
263 PT %

Portland Trail BlazersTrail Blazers

vs BOSL 112-126
48.1FG %
70.97FT %
143 PT %
vs NYL 107-123
38.38FG %
77.78FT %
173 PT %
vs NOPL 110-127
48.86FG %
70FT %
103 PT %
vs PHIL 119-120
52.5FG %
66.67FT %
153 PT %
vs BOSL 93-115
36.59FG %
81.48FT %
113 PT %
vs DETW 110-104
48.72FG %
76FT %
153 PT %
vs ORLW 122-119
46.99FG %
87.5FT %
163 PT %
vs ATLL 111-129
47.13FG %
80FT %
133 PT %
vs NOPL 110-121
44.44FG %
93.1FT %
113 PT %
vs GSL 105-123
43.02FG %
86.36FT %
123 PT %

Injuries[ - ]

Los Angeles ClippersClippers

  • SFNorman Powell (Is out indefinitely, Shoulder)
  • SGBrandon Boston Jr. (Is "?" Sunday vs Portland, Tailbone)

Portland Trail BlazersTrail Blazers

  • SFJerami Grant (Is downgraded to OUT Sunday vs LA Clippers, Quad)
  • PFJustise Winslow (Is out indefinitely, Ankle)
  • SFNassir Little (Is upgraded to probable Sunday vs LA Clippers, Undisclosed)
  • CIbou Badji (Is downgraded to OUT Sunday vs LA Clippers, Knee)

Infographics & Predictions[ - ]

Won 70% of last 10 NBA predictions
LA Clippers vs Portland prediction and stats

Both teams have a compariable offense and the Clippers have a slightly better defense. The Clippers won more games straight up and against the spread over their last 3 matchups. Adjusted score predictions based on power rankings and strength of schedule: Clippers 118 to Trail Blazers 114.

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