Portland Trail Blazers vs LA Clippers Prediction & Picks - NBA
USA - NBA
New customers only | Commercial content | 21+ age limit | T&Cs apply
by Erik Gibbs in NBA Picks
The Portland Trail Blazers will host the Los Angeles Clippers tonight at Moda Center, with both teams looking to gain momentum as they navigate challenging stretches of their respective seasons. The teams have already faced each other twice this season in Los Angeles, splitting the series 1-1. The Clippers secured a dominant 127-105 victory in their first encounter, while the Trail Blazers bounced back with a narrow 106-105 win in the second meeting. Overall, the Clippers have had the upper hand in recent matchups, winning eight of their last ten games against Portland. The Trail Blazers are trying to snap a three-game losing streak, while the Clippers aim to build on back-to-back wins, including an emphatic victory last night. Portland (13-26) remains near the bottom of the Western Conference standings and is enduring a tough stretch, having lost six of their last eight games. They were handed a 132-114 defeat by the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, marking their third consecutive loss. In that game, rookie Scoot Henderson shone with a career-high 39 points, including eight 3-pointers, along with six assists. Toumani Camara added 23 points, while Shaedon Sharpe contributed 21 on efficient shooting. However, the Blazers’ defense struggled, allowing 40 points in the first quarter and failing to recover as the Nets outscored them 66-53 in the second half. Offensively, the Trail Blazers average 108.4 points per game, ranking 25th in the league. They shoot 44.9% from the field (22nd) and 34.1% from three-point range (27th). Defensively, they allow 116.8 points per game, ranking 24th in the NBA. At home, however, they have shown glimpses of improvement, with a better record than on the road.
Limited Offer. Currently at FanDuel
Portland Trail Blazers vs LA Clippers Form
Table
| Teams | % | P | W | L | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6
|
0.61 | 82 | 50 | 32 | 8 |
|
21
|
0.439 | 82 | 36 | 46 | 1 |
Portland Trail Blazers and LA Clippers Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Jan 14, 2025 - NBA
Jan 11, 2025 - NBA
Jan 9, 2025 - NBA
Jan 8, 2025 - NBA
Jan 6, 2025 - NBA
Jan 4, 2025 - NBA
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Jan 14, 2025 - NBA
Jan 11, 2025 - NBA
Dec 30, 2024 - NBA
Dec 28, 2024 - NBA
Dec 26, 2024 - NBA
Dec 19, 2024 - NBA
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Jan 9, 2025 - NBA
Jan 8, 2025 - NBA
Jan 6, 2025 - NBA
Jan 4, 2025 - NBA
Jan 2, 2025 - NBA
Dec 23, 2024 - NBA
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Jan 15, 2025 - NBA
Jan 13, 2025 - NBA
Jan 8, 2025 - NBA
Jan 6, 2025 - NBA
Jan 4, 2025 - NBA
Jan 2, 2025 - NBA
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
Jan 15, 2025 - NBA
Jan 13, 2025 - NBA
Jan 4, 2025 - NBA
Dec 27, 2024 - NBA
Dec 16, 2024 - NBA
Dec 8, 2024 - NBA
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Jan 8, 2025 - NBA
Jan 6, 2025 - NBA
Jan 2, 2025 - NBA
Dec 31, 2024 - NBA
Dec 30, 2024 - NBA
Dec 23, 2024 - NBA
Portland Trail Blazers against LA Clippers : Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
83 %
Dec 3, 2024 - NBA
Oct 30, 2024 - NBA
Mar 22, 2024 - NBA
Mar 20, 2024 - NBA
Dec 11, 2023 - NBA
Oct 25, 2023 - NBA
Players list
S. Sharpe
S. Henderson
A. Simons
T. Camara
J. Harden
N. Powell
K. Dunn
D. Jones Jr.
Substitutes
D. Banton
D. Avdija
J. Walker
K. Murray
J. Minaya
B. Hyland
K. Brown
J. Miller
Portland Trail Blazers - LA Clippers Key Points
- The Trail Blazers are 1-14 in their last 15 vs. the Clippers with a winning record
- The Clippers are 13-1 in their last 14 vs. the Trail Blazers with a losing record
- The road team in 6-0 ATS in the Trail Blazers’ last 6 games
- The Trail Blazers are 0-10 ATS as underdogs in their last 10 after losing as favorites
Limited Offer. Currently at FanDuel
Our Portland Trail Blazers vs LA Clippers Prediction
The Clippers come into this game fresh off a dominant 126-67 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on the second leg of a back-to-back. Kawhi Leonard led the charge with 23 points on 8-of-11 shooting, while James Harden added 21 points, six rebounds, and 11 assists. Norman Powell continued his impressive season with 18 points in just 22 minutes. The Clippers shot an efficient 54% from the field and hit 12 of 32 from three-point range. Their defensive effort was equally strong, holding Brooklyn to just 67 points, their best performance of the season. Offensively, the Clippers average 108.9 points per game, ranking 23rd in the league. They shoot 46.4% from the field (14th) and 36.3% from beyond the arc (13th). Defensively, they excel, ranking fifth in the NBA by allowing just 108.1 points per contest. Norman Powell has been a standout for the team, leading with 23.9 points per game, while James Harden ranks seventh in the league with 7.9 assists. Ivica Zubac anchors the paint with 12.7 rebounds per game. The Clippers, currently on the road, have struggled away from home this season and are playing their second game in as many nights. Despite their recent win, they have dropped four of their last seven games, showing some inconsistency. The Trail Blazers, meanwhile, are two games below .500 at home and rank 27th in the league in defensive efficiency, highlighting their challenges on both ends of the court. Our prediction for Portland Trail Blazers vs. LA Clippers: Clippers win and cover.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
