Clippers vs Trail Blazers prediction, odds, pick, spread

The Los Angeles Clippers set out on a journey to take over Portland Trail Blazers Thursday evening. We will continue our NBA odds below series with Clippers-Trail Blazers prediction and pick. We’ll also let you know how to watch the game.

Here’s Clippers-Trail Blazers NBA oddscourtesy of FanDuel.

NBA odds: Clippers-Trail Blazers odds

Los Angeles Clippers: -6.5 (-106)

Moneilines: -260

Portland Trail Blazers: +6.5 (-114)

Moneiline: +215

Over: 220.5 (-110)

Under: 220.5 (-110)

How to watch clippers vs trailblazers

Time: 10pm ET/7pm PT

TV: FanDuel Sports Network SoCal, KATU 2.2

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Why the Clippers could cover the spread/win

The Trail Blazers have lost four of their last five games. In those games, Portland was not good defensively. In that span, they’re allowing 117.2 points per game, and opponents are shooting 47.4% against them. When Portland allows more than 115 points this season, they are 3-19. With how the Trail Blazers have played on the defensive end of late, and the season as a whole, the Clippers should have no problem putting up 115 points in this game.

Los Angeles is a pretty good defensive team. They have allowed the fifth-fewest points per game this season, the fourth-fewest field goals made and the sixth-fewest three-pointers. In fact, they are coming off a game where they absolutely dominated the Brooklyn Nets on the defensive end of the floor. It showed how great their defense really can be. Portland is a bad offensive team, so don’t be surprised to see the Clippers have another great defensive game on Thursday night.

The Trail Blazers are dealing with a lot of injuries. Jerami Grant, Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams are out. Danny Avidja was asked. Portland can’t afford to have all those players miss this game. Yes, they are not the best players, but those four contribute in a big way to the Trail Blazers. Keep an eye on the Portland injury report. If the Trail Blazers have to play without those four players, the Clippers have a great chance to win.

Why the Trail Blazers could cover the spread/win

Portland will have to match the Clippers on the defensive end of the floor. The defense has not been their strong suit lately, but it needs to step up if there is any chance of winning this game. The good news is that Los Angeles is not a strong offensive team. They are averaging 108.9 points per game, which is the eighth lowest in the NBA. Additionally, Los Angeles tends to turn the ball over a lot. If the Trail Blazers can find a way to hold the Clippers under 115 points, there’s a good chance they can cover the upside.

Trail Blazers injuries were noted. However, their top two scorers are still active. Anfernee Simmons and Shaddon Sharp are averaging 18.7 and 18.4 points per game. Neither player shoots the ball particularly well, but they have plenty of shots. These two players need to play well on Thursday night. If they can each put up 20+ points, or close to it, the Trail Blazers will have a chance to at least cover the upside.

Final Clippers-Trail Blazers Prediction & Pick

The Clippers are the better team, and it will show. I’ll take the Clippers to cover the spread.

Final Clippers-Trail Blazers Prediction & Pick: Clippers -6.5 (-106)