Clippers vs. Trail Blazers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Wednesday, March 20, 2024

The Portland Trail Blazers (19-49) are heavy underdogs (+12.5) as they attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Los Angeles Clippers (42-25) at 10:00 PM ET on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Moda Center. The matchup airs on ROOT. The matchup’s over/under is 215.5.

Clippers vs. Trail Blazers Odds

  • Clippers odds to win: -800
  • Trail Blazers odds to win: +550
  • Spread: Clippers (-12.5)
  • Total: 215.5
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    Game Time and Information

  • When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Where: Moda Center in Portland, Oregon
  • TV: ROOT
  • Who Will Win Clippers vs. Trail Blazers?

    Clippers and Trail Blazers Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread

    The Clippers are 1-2 against the spread when favored by 12.5 points or more this season.

    In games this season in which they were an underdog by 12.5 points or more, the Trail Blazers have a 9-5 record against the spread.

    These teams average 224.2 points per game combined, 8.7 more than the over/under of 215.5.

    Los Angeles and Portland have seen its opponents average a combined 12.9 more points per game than the point total of 215.5 set for this game.

    The Clippers’ average total in matchups this season has been 229.1, 13.6 points higher than the over/under in this particular game.

    Portland’s games this season have averaged a total of 223.5 points, 8.0 more than the point total in this matchup.

    Los Angeles’ ATS record is 33-34-0 this season.

    So far this year, the Trail Blazers have put together a 32-35-1 record against the spread.

    Clippers Stats & Insights

    The Clippers’ +259 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 3.9 points per game) is a result of scoring 116.5 points per game (12th in the NBA) while allowing 112.6 per contest (12th in the league).

    The Clippers record 42.6 rebounds per game (20th in the league) compared to the 42.0 of their opponents.

    Los Angeles hits 13.0 three-pointers per game (13th in the league) at a 38.7% rate (third-best in the NBA), compared to the 12.8 its opponents make while shooting 36.4% from deep.

    The Clippers rank fourth in the NBA with 120.5 points scored per 100 possessions, and 14th in the league defensively with 116.5 points conceded per 100 possessions.

    The Clippers have scored at a lower clip at home than on the road in the 2023-24 season (116.1 at home versus 116.9 on the road), and have surrendered fewer points at home than in road games (111.6 opponent points per home game versus 113.6 on the road).

    Trail Blazers Stats & Insights

    The Trail Blazers put up 107.7 points per game (28th in league) while allowing 115.8 per contest (17th in NBA). They have a -549 scoring differential and have been outscored by 8.1 points per game.

    Portland loses the rebound battle by 1.8 boards on average. It records 42.0 rebounds per game, 26th in the league, while its opponents grab 43.8.

    The Trail Blazers knock down 11.7 three-pointers per game (24th in the league), while their opponents have made 11.6 on average.

    The Trail Blazers’ 110.3 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 28th in the NBA, and the 118.6 points they concede per 100 possessions rank 23rd in the league.

    At home, Portland averages 108.6 points per game. Away, it scores 106.8.

    Clippers Key Players to Watch

    The scoring leader for the Clippers this season is Kawhi Leonard (among active players), who averages 23.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game.

    James Harden is averaging 17.3 points, 8.3 assists and 5.1 rebounds per game, while Ivica Zubac adds 11.4 points, 1.4 assists and 9.1 rebounds per outing.

    Paul George leads active Clippers in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 3.3 shots per game from beyond the arc.

    Leonard averages 1.6 steals per game, while Zubac swats 1.2 shots per contest.

    Trail Blazers Key Players to Watch

    Jerami Grant puts up 21.0 points per game. He also contributes 3.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game this season.

    This season, Deandre Ayton has a statline of 15.9 points, 1.6 assists and 11.2 rebounds per game.

    Anfernee Simons hits 3.5 treys per game.

    Matisse Thybulle’s 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks per game are key to the Trail Blazers’ defensive performance.

    Clippers vs. Trail Blazers Prediction

  • Pick ATS: Trail Blazers (+ 12.5)
  • Pick OU:

    Over (215.5)

  • Prediction:
    Clippers 118 – Trail Blazers 108
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