Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction 3-22-24 Picks

The Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers meet Friday in NBA action at the Moda Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here is a Clippers vs Trail Blazers prediction.

Los Angeles Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers are in a rut as they have lost four of their last six games overall, but they will be eager to build some momentum after beating the lowly Trail Blazers in a 116-103 road victory on Wednesday . Paul George led the team with 27 points, six rebounds and four assists on 10-of-18 shooting, Kawhi Leonard led the team with 24 points on nine-of-16 shooting while James Harden had 19 points on 14 assists . As a team, the Clippers shot 52 percent from the field and 13 of 31 from the 3-point line, but this victory was more about their defense as they held the Trail Blazers to just 22 points in the second quarter to quickly take the lead. , before dominating the third quarter by 34-20 to increase the lead to 27 points. The Clippers will face the 76ers And Pacers after this game.

Portland Trail Blazers

Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers have been in a major slump as they’ve lost eight of their last 10 games overall and they’re hoping to stop a four-game slide after being routed by the Clippers in a loss on Wednesday . Scoot Henderson led the team with 18 points and five assists, Keegan Murray added 17 points on seven-of-11 shooting while Anfernee Simons scored 14 points. As a team, the Trail Blazers shot 48 percent from the field and 15 of 34 from the 3-point line, but they were never much of a threat in this one after falling behind by double digits in the beginning.

Portland Trail Blazers Team Facts

• The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last 17 games against Western Conference opponents who held a winning record.
• The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine home games against teams with a winning record.
• Each of the Trail Blazers’ last six home games against Western Conference opponents have gone over the total point line.

Los Angeles Clippers Team Facts

• The Clippers have won each of their last nine road games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against opponents who are in back-to-back first legs.
• Each of the Clippers’ last five games against back-to-back opponents has gone BELOW the total point line.

Clippers vs Trail Blazers Prediction

The Clippers could be shorthanded again with Norman Powell and Terance Mann both listed as questionable, while the Trail Blazers are still missing Jerami Grant and Matisse Thybulle is listed as questionable. The Clippers have been well below their best as of late, but the regular season is coming to an end and I expect them to start moving toward the playoffs, starting with a well-deserved win and a cover against this Trail Blazers team in freefall and with nothing to play for. For.