Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Clippers Spread Pick 4/8/23

Portland Trail Blazers (33-47 SU, 39-41-0 ATS) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (42-38 SU, 40-39-1 ATS)

When: Saturday, April 8th, 4:00 PM (ET)

Where: Crypto.com Arena, CA, Los Angeles

TV: BSSC

Point Spread: Por +17/LAL -17 (Deposit $100 and get $100 free with bonus code PREDICTEM at Betnow Sportsbook! *This special actually works all the way up to $500!)

Total: 232.5

Money Line: Portland Trail Blazers +1070/-2311

Notable Injuries

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

Recent Form

Heading into the game, Portland is 33-47 overall. When taking to the road, Portland has a mark of 16-24 and a win percentage of 40%. Currently, the team is 13th in the Western Conference. So far, they are 39-41-0 vs. the spread. Portland travels to take on the Clippers, hoping to avoid their 3rd straight loss.

In their last game, Portland was defeated by the Spurs by a score of 129-127. Kevin Knox II led the team in scoring with 24 points on a shooting percentage of 60.0%. Despite the loss, the Trail Blazers managed to cover the spread as 5-point underdogs heading into the game. They will be looking to bounce back in their next game.

Heading into the game, Los Angeles is 42-38 overall. When playing at home, Los Angeles has a mark of 22-18 and a win percentage of 55%. Currently, the team is 6th in the Western Conference. So far, they are 40-39-1 vs. the spread. In Los Angeles’ last five games, the Clippers have a straight-up record of 3-2 while going 3-2 in those games. Going back to the last 10, they are 5-5 and 5-5 ATS.

In their upcoming game, Los Angeles will be looking to capitalize on their recent win over the Lakers. Norman Powell led the way for the Clippers with 27 points. Despite being 1 point underdogs on the spread, the Clippers were able to secure an ATS win.

The Historicals

In the most recent matchup between the two teams, the Clippers picked up the win 118-112 win over the Trail Blazers. Heading into the game, Los Angeles was the 4.0-point underdogs, giving them an ATS win. So far this season, the Clippers have a record of 2-0 vs. the Trail Blazers. The Clippers have had the better record vs. the spread over the last five games, going 4-1. The team’s average scoring margin in these contests sits at 5 points per game. Over the course of these games, they averaged 213 points per game, leading a 2-3 over-under record.

Analysis

This season, the Trail Blazers’ offense averages 113.4 points per game, which is 19th in the NBA. In terms of pace, Portland has been playing at one of the slower tempo’s in the league, averaging just 97.9 possessions per game. Portland’s offensive attack has benefited from some hot shooting from outside. Not only are they among the league leaders in 3-pointers attempted per game, but they are 12th in 3-point shooting percentage at 36.6%. The defense has been a rough spot for Portland, as they are currently allowing 115.11 points per game. The team’s 3-point shooting defense has been a problem this year. So far, opposing offenses have hit 36.95% of their looks from the outside.

Be sure to take note of the fact that both Damian Lillard and Anfernee Simons are out for today’s game for the Trail Blazers. This year, Lillard is averaging 32.2 points per game, while Simons is at 21.1.

Coming into the game, Los Angeles’ offense is ranked just 21st in scoring at 113.2 points per game. This has come while being the 20th-ranked unit in pace. So far, the Clippers are averaging 98.0 possessions per contest. Los Angeles’ 3-point shooting numbers are below the league average, as they have hit just 38.3% of their looks from deep. On average, the team gets up 33.5 3-point shots per game, placing them 14th in the NBA. Defensively, the Clippers have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 108.39 points per game. So far, they have done an excellent job defending the 3-point arc, allowing teams to hit just 34.31%.

Paul George will not be available for today’s game in Los Angeles due to an injury, as reported on the injury report. This means that Kawhi Leonard will need to step up and take on the role of primary scorer for the team. This year, Leonard has been averaging 23.7 points per game for the Clippers.

Betting Trends

• The Trail Blazers are 4-0 ATS in their last four road games.
• The Trail Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• The Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games following an ATS win.
• The Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a straight-up win.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

The Blazers have filled their roster with G-League, young players off the street. The Clippers are highly motivated. This spread could very well be decided by the end of the third quarter. I’m rolling with the Clippers minus the 16.5. Question: Are you betting at the best sportsbook on the web? Answer: Probably not! why settle for less? Please allow us one minute of your valuable time to help give you a more enjoyable experience. And hey, it helps our free site stay alive too! Bovada Sportsbook offers a 50% real cash bonus up to $250 in free bets. They accept both credit cards and crytpo for deposits. They give you a rebate every single time you bet. Their live wagering platform is off-the-rails amazing! Most bookies have crappy/clunky platforms that have odds that change too fast, which means you can’t get bets down, their limiits are crappy low and the processing takes forever, making your bet no action. Bovada’s platform is AMAZING! None of those issues there! Better yet, you can view all live games for all sports on one page, instead of having to flop around from sport to sport. Please consider checking them out! You’ll be so glad you made the switch and you’ll help keep us alive as well! Thanks!