Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Clippers 4/8/23 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Clippers
NBA: 4:00 PM EST
Apr. 08, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : LAC -17
The Portland Trail Blazers continue a road trip Saturday afternoon with a game in Los Angeles, CA against the Los Angeles Clippers. Portland comes into Saturday 14 games below .500 after losing four the last five including a 10 point loss to Memphis in their last game. Offensively Portland struggled making just 43.3% of their shots and an abysmal 64.7% from the free throw line resulting in the double digit loss. Defensively Portland was obliterated giving up 119 points after Memphis had a 66 point first half on 48.3% shooting from the floor.
Desmond Bane led the way for the Memphis offense with 30 points on 22 shots in 36 minutes of action. Ja Morant chipped in a second bass 23 points and nine assists, while Jaren Jackson Jr. added 17 points and seven rebounds in 33 minutes of action. David Roddy led the way off the Memphis bench with 16 points on nine shots in 27 minutes.
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The Los Angeles Clippers stay at home Saturday four games above .500 following a seven point victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in their last game. Defensively the Clippers had a few issues giving up 118 points on 50.6% shooting but forced 14 turnovers to secure the victory. Offensively Los Angeles dominated the game scoring 125 points including 71 in the first half on 52.4% shooting and knocked down 16 long balls as well.
Kawhi Leonard led the way for the Los Angeles offense with 25 points on 17 shots in 43 minutes of action. Big man Ivica Zubac chipped in 17 points, while Russell Westbrook added 14 points and four assists on 12 shots in 21 minutes of action. Norman Powell led all scorers for Los Angeles with 27 points on 15 shots and 35 minutes off the bench.
Recent Betting Trends:
Portland are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland's last 5 games.
Portland are 2-11 SU in their last 13 games.
Memphis are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Memphis' last 8 games against Portland.
Free Betting Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +17
The Portland Trail Blazers come into Saturday just going through the motions as they have nothing left to play for. The Blazers will most likely rest and sit guys just to get through the last bit of the season. The Clippers on the other hand are playing for playoff seeding and will have to come out locked in and ready to roll. Take Los Angeles Saturday to do enough to get the win and cover to secure a spot in the playoffs. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Clippers win and fail to cover 115-104.