Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Clippers 4/8/23 – On Saturday afternoon, the Los Angeles Clippers will battle against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena. With Portland as underdogs in this matchup, it seems likely that the Clippers will come out on top. Keep an eye on this exciting match and place your bet by following the NBA betting guide.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Clippers
Date & Time: Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 4:00 PM ET
Location: Crypto.com Arena
TV: Bally Sports SoCal
Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Clippers 4/8/23 Betting Odds
Trail Blazers
Moneyline: +1200
Spread: +17 (-116)
Total: TBD
Clippers
Moneyline: -2500
Spread: -17 (-116)
Total: TBD
Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Clippers Analysis
In their final game against the Spurs, the Portland Trail Blazers fell by a score of 129-127. Kevin Knox was one of the major contributors for this contest. Portland enters the hardwood with a win-loss record of 33-47 for the year. They average 113.4 points per game while hitting 47.4% from the floor, including 36.6% on 3-point shots and 79.8% from beyond the arc. As a unit, Portland has grabbed 40.8 rebounds per game while collecting 1,924 assists – 22nd most in the league in terms of passing efficiency; they turn it over 14.5 times per game while committing 20.2 fouls per contest as well. On defense, the Trail Blazers are forcing their opponents into 13.5 turnovers per game and drawing 20.6 personal fouls. They concede 37.6% on shots from beyond the perimeter while ranking 20th in NBA points per game for opponents. As a team, they give up an opponent FG percentage of 48.9% and 42.9 rebounds per contest; ranking 30th overall in assists allowed with 2,137 this season.
In their last game, the Los Angele Clippers came out on top with a final of 125-118 against the Lakers. Norman Powell made one final appearance for Los Angeles. Los Angeles currently has a record of 42-38, ranking them 12th in the NBA with an offense that’s connecting on 47.7% from the field. They’ve scored 9,059 points this year and average 43.0 rebounds per game while aiding teammates 23.8 times per contest and losing possession through turnover 14.3 times per contest. Furthermore, Los Angeles commits 19.5 fouls per game while shooting 78.1% from the free throw line. On defense, the Clippers ranked 13th in basketball for points allowed per game with 112.9. They’ve forced 13.1 turnovers per game and allowed teams to shoot 47.4% from the field; their defense concedes 36.4% on three-point shots while opponents make 77.2% from free throws. Furthermore, Los Angeles surrenders 24.8 assists and 43.2 total boards per game, ranking them 8th and 15th respectively in terms of these statistics.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Clippers Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland’s last 7 games. Portland are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games. Portland are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against LA Clippers. Portland are 1-11 SU in their last 12 games against LA Clippers. Portland are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Clippers’ last 7 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Clippers’ last 6 games against Portland. The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Clippers’ last 5 games at home. The LA Clippers are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against Portland. The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Clippers’ last 6 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Clippers Free Pick
Los Angeles, on the other hand, is in excellent form: three wins out of five matches against serious opponents. When making a prediction for Los Angeles Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers, it’s worth remembering that Los Angeles has proven to be an extremely difficult opponent for Portland; four out of five head-to-head meetings have ended with victory for Los Angeles. Therefore, Los Angeles must secure a major victory to remain undefeated according to NBA picks today.
Free Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -17 (-116)
