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Today's Betting Overview - Trail Blazers @ Clippers
The Trail Blazers take on the Clippers on Saturday, April 8th at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: Portland Trail Blazers (33-47) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (42-38)
- Date: Saturday, April 8th
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
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Trail Blazers
- Damian Lillard (Out) Calf
- Jerami Grant (Out) Quad
- Jusuf Nurkic (Out) Knee
- Justise Winslow (Out) Ankle
- Kevin Knox II (Probable) Quad
- Anfernee Simons (Out) Foot
- Drew Eubanks (Questionable) Ankle
- Cam Reddish (Questionable) Back
- Matisse Thybulle (Out) Knee
- Nassir Little (Out) Ankle
- Keon Johnson (Out) Finger
- Trendon Watford (Probable) Ankle
- Shaedon Sharpe (Probable) Knee
- Ibou Badji (Out) Knee
Clippers
- Paul George (Out) Knee
- Marcus Morris Sr. (Out) Back
Portland Trail Blazers - NBA Betting Analysis
The Trail Blazers enter today's game having lost two straight, including a 129-127 loss to the Spurs. Kevin Knox II led the team in scoring with 24 points on 60.0% shooting. Despite the straight-up loss, Portland covered the spread as they were 5.5-point underdogs going into the game.
Now, the Trail Blazers' overall record sits at 33-47, placing them 13th in the Western Conference. The team's current record at home is 17-23 and 16-24 on the road. Even though the Trail Blazers have rattled off three straight wins against the spread, their overall ATS record is 39-41.
For the season, the Trail Blazers are the 19th-ranked scoring unit in the NBA at 113.4 points per game. But looking at their previous five games, the team is in danger of falling in the rankings as they have averaged just 107 points per contest. Portland's three-point shooting numbers are among the best in the NBA, as the team ranks 12th in the NBA, having hit 36.6% of their looks from deep. But given that they are just 22nd in possessions per game, their overall scoring numbers are closer to the league average. Currently, the Trail Blazers are 17th in overall field goal percentage.
The Trail Blazers will look to step up their defensive effort in today's game, as they currently sit at 21st in the NBA for points allowed per game (115.1). Although the team has held up well on the defensive glass (10th) and forced turnovers, at an average of 13.7 per game, they still have mediocre overall numbers. Opponents have hit 37.0% of their three-point shots and 48.0% of their overall field goal attempts against the Trail Blazers.
Los Angeles Clippers - NBA Betting Analysis
The Clippers enter today's game looking to build some momentum after a 125-118 win over the Lakers. Norman Powell and his 27 led the way for the Clippers. Los Angeles was the 1.5-point underdog heading into the game, giving them an ATS win.
With the win, the team has moved to 42-38, placing them 6th in the Western Conference. So far this season, they have gone 22-18 at home and 20-20 on the road. This season, Los Angeles' ATS record sits at 40-39.
Despite being ranked 21st in the NBA with an average of 113.2 points per game, the Clippers have improved their performance lately. In their last five games, they have scored an average of 119 points per contest. This season, the Clippers are ranked 20th in terms of pace with an average of 98.0 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are one of the more efficient teams in the league (12th) with a percentage of 36.6%. Their overall field goal percentage of 47.4% places them 17th in the NBA.
Defensively, the Clippers enter today's game having allowed an average of 115.1 points per game, placing them 21st in the league. One problem for the unit has been their inability to generate turnovers, ranking 17th at 13.6 per game. This year, opponents have hit 48.0% of their field goal attempts and 37.0% of their shots from beyond the arc. However, Los Angeles has held up well on the boards, ranking 10th in the NBA in defensive rebounds per game.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - Trail Blazers vs. Clippers
The Clippers currently have the leg up in this year's season series against the Trail Blazers. Across two games, the Clippers have a record of 2-0. The previous time these two teams faced off resulted in both a straight-up and ATS win for the Clippers. Going into the game, Los Angeles was the 4.0-point underdog. The over/under line for this matchup was set at 211.5 points.
In the Trail Blazers' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight-up record of 1-4 while going 3-2 against the spread. Across their last three road games, they are 3-0 ATS and 1-2 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 4-6 with an average of 224 points per contest.
Across Los Angeles' last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight-up. As the favorite, the Clippers are 2-1 straight up on an average scoring differential of -5 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 2-1. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 235 points per game and an over/under mark of 6-4.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: POR +17
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under OFF
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