| Â | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAC | 36 | 23 | 34 | 24 | 117 | 236.5 |
| POR | 30 | 25 | 28 | 19 | 102 | +4.5 |
Clippers vs Trail Blazers Predictions
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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Written by SportsJaw Staff
Categorized as NBA Predictions
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Power Rankings[ - ]
Last 10 Games Stats[ + ]
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Betting Trends[ + ]
Los Angeles Clippers
- LA Clippers are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
- LA Clippers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
- LA Clippers are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games against Portland.
- LA Clippers are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games against Portland.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers' last 6 games on the road.
- LA Clippers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Portland.
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Clippers' last 9 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
- LA Clippers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Northwest Division division.
- LA Clippers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games played in March.
Portland Trail Blazers
- Portland are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games.
- Portland are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Portland's last 9 games against LA Clippers.
- Portland are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home.
- Portland are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Clippers.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Portland's last 8 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
- Portland are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 7 games played in March.
- Portland are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games when playing as the underdog.
Injuries[ - ]
Clippers
- SFNorman Powell (Is out indefinitely, Shoulder)
- SGBrandon Boston Jr. (Is "?" Sunday vs Portland, Tailbone)
Trail 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[ - ]
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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