Clippers vs Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 20

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 20, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Clippers are -12.5 favorites vs. the Trail Blazers
  • Total (Over/Under): 217.5 points
  • Watch the game on RTNW | BSSC

The Los Angeles Clippers visit Moda Center at the Rose Quarter to take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EDT in Portland, OR.

The Clippers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-110).

The Clippers vs Trail Blazers Over/Under is 215.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Clippers are against the spread, while the Trail Blazers are 32-35 against the spread.


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Clippers vs. Trail Blazers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Clippers-12.5 -110O 215.5 -105-900
Portland Trail Blazers +12.5 -110U 215.5 -115+575

Trail Blazers vs Clippers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Clippers will win Wednesday‘s game with 89.9% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Clippers and Trail Blazers.

Trail Blazers vs Clippers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Trail Blazers will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 54.5% confidence.


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  • The LA Clippers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 77 games (+13.85 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 28 away games (+12.05 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 37 away games (+10.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Game Total Under in 36 of their last 62 games (+9.60 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 47 of their last 81 games (+8.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 42 of their last 67 games (+15.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 16 games (+9.60 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 58 games (+8.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games at home (+7.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games (+6.90 Units / 27% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone ( Units / ROI).

  • Away Moneyline Record against the Moneyline (Away ML Units Units / Away ML ROI ROI)
  • Away Record Over against the Over for game total points (Away Over Units Units / Away Over ROI ROI)
  • Away Under Record against the Under for game total points (Away Under Units Units / Away Under ROI ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Trail Blazers have gone 32-35 (-6.5 Units / -8.69% ROI).

  • 19-49 against the Moneyline (-7.2 Units / -9.92% ROI)
  • 33-35 against the Over for game total points (-5.5 Units / -7.35% ROI)
  • 35-33 against the Under for game total points (-1.25 Units / -1.67% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 67 games (-25.00 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 69 games (-23.00 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 78 games (-18.95 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only covered the 1Q Spread in 27 of their last 69 games (-18.95 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 22 of their last 58 games (-17.25 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 77 games (-24.70 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 81 games (-19.75 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 65 games (-15.70 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 42 games (-13.50 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 36 of their last 80 games (-13.00 Units / -14% ROI)

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Los Angeles Clippers: Keys to the Game vs. the Portland Trail Blazers

The Clippers are 20-8 (.714) when they win the turnover margin this season — 6th-best in the NBA. The Trail Blazers have averaged 15.2 turnovers per game this season — 3rd-highest in the NBA.

The Clippers were 15-4 (.789) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Clippers are 23-10 (.697) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .561

The Clippers are 27-6 (.818) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .644

Portland Trail Blazers: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Clippers

The Trail Blazers were 15-31 (.326) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Trail Blazers are 12-26 (.316) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

The Trail Blazers are winless (0-16) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .151

The Trail Blazers were 12-27 (.308) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

Injury Report: Trail Blazers vs. ClippersWednesday‘s Game, Mar. 20

  • Scoot Henderson (Portland Trail Blazers): Groin, Out
  • Rayan Rupert (Portland Trail Blazers): Ankle, Out
  • Moses Brown (Portland Trail Blazers): Wrist, Out
  • Shaedon Sharpe (Portland Trail Blazers): Abdomen, Out
  • Malcolm Brogdon (Portland Trail Blazers): Elbow, Out
  • Robert Williams (Portland Trail Blazers): Knee, Out For Season
  • Norman Powell (Los Angeles Clippers): Ankle, Out

Los Angeles Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers are shooting 39% from three (442/1,131) in the second half this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Clippers have a TS% of 53% in the second half this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Clippers are shooting 38% from three (1,911/4,985) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Clippers made 12.7 three-pointers per game last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

Portland Trail Blazers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,663 assists/ 1,104 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Trail Blazers have averaged 1.21 points per shot (7,323 points/6,076 shots) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.29

The Trail Blazers have an eFG% of 51% in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Trail Blazers have a TS% of 48% in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

Los Angeles Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers averaged 35.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,946 rebounds/82 games) last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Clippers have averaged 7.8 steals per game (522 steals/67 games) this season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Clippers have averaged 4.7 blocks per game (705 blocks/149 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Clippers averaged 4.4 blocks per game (364 blocks/82 games) last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

Portland Trail Blazers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers have averaged 32.2 defensive rebounds per game (2,189 rebounds/68 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Trail Blazers have averaged 32.8 defensive rebounds per game (4,927 rebounds/150 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Trail Blazers have allowed opponents to shoot 27% from three (74/278) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 35%

The Trail Blazers have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (306 blocks/68 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2


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