The Los Angeles Clippers (22-17) travel to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers (13-26) on Thursday, January 16th. This game will be played at Moda Center in Portland and televised on KATU. The Clippers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Trail Blazers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Trail Blazers. Tip-off is set for 10:00 ET.
Clippers vs Trail Blazers
The Clippers Are Coming Off A Win
On Wednesday, January 15th, the Clippers improved to 22-17 with a dominant 126-67 win over the Nets at home. Favored by -15.5 points, Los Angeles easily covered the spread, winning by 59 points. The game’s total of 193 points fell short of the 212-point O/U line.
After an even 1st quarter (21-21), the Clippers took control, outscoring the Nets 37-14 in the 2nd quarter and 44-16 in the 3rd. A 23-0 run helped them extend their lead from 53-35 to 76-35. Heading into the 4th quarter, the Clippers led 102-51 and finished the game by outscoring the Nets 24-16 in the final period.
The Trail Blazers Are Coming Off A Win
The Trail Blazers fell to 13-26 on the season after a 132-114 home loss to the Nets on Tuesday. Portland, favored by 3.5 points, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 246 points exceeded the over/under line of 219.5 by 26.5 points.
A 13-0 run by the Nets early in the game shifted momentum, and while Portland won the 2nd quarter 31-26, they couldn’t close the gap. The Nets pulled away in the 4th, outscoring the Blazers 34-26.
Clippers Offense Breakdown
Kawhi Leonard’s 23 points on 72.7% shooting led the Clippers to a 126-67 win over the Nets, with James Harden adding 21 points and 11 assists. Norman Powell contributed 18 points, hitting 3 threes at a 75% rate.
The Clippers shot 54.4% from the field and 37.5% from three, making 12 threes. Harden and Powell both hit 3 threes, with Harden shooting 60% from deep.
Trail Blazers Offense Breakdown
Scoot Henderson’s 39-point performance, including 8 threes at an 80% clip, highlighted the Trail Blazers’ offensive effort in their loss to the Nets. Henderson hit 17 points in the 1st quarter, and Portland connected on 17 threes, shooting 44.7% from deep.
Toumani Camara added 23 points, with 13 coming in the 2nd quarter, while Shaedon Sharpe contributed 21 points. Sharpe scored 7 points in the 3rd and 8 in the 4th quarter.
Clippers Team Defense
The Clippers put on a defensive clinic on Wednesday, holding the Nets to just 67 points. Los Angeles allowed 21 points in the 1st quarter, but tightened up even more in the 2nd, giving up just 14 points. The 3rd and 4th quarters were equally impressive, with the Clippers allowing just 16 points in each.
Los Angeles limited Brooklyn to 30% shooting from the field, including just 5 made three-pointers on 17% shooting. The Nets also struggled from the free-throw line, hitting 12 of 22 attempts. The Clippers finished with 40 defensive rebounds, while allowing 15 offensive boards. They also recorded 13 steals and 3 blocks.
Trail Blazers Team Defense
The Clippers put on a defensive clinic against the Nets, holding them to just 67 points in a dominant win. Los Angeles allowed 21 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up even more in the 2nd, giving up just 14 points. The Clippers continued their defensive dominance in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing only 16 points in each.
Overall, the Clippers held the Nets to 30% shooting from the field, including just 5 made three-pointers on 17% shooting. Brooklyn also struggled from the free-throw line, hitting only 12 of 22 attempts. The Clippers finished with 40 defensive rebounds, allowed 15 offensive boards, and recorded 13 steals.
Clippers vs Trail Blazers Trends
- Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 102 points per game in these games.
- Portland has a 2-3 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 111 points per game while allowing 110. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-5.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Clippers have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Clippers vs Trail Blazers Prediction
We’re putting our money on the Clippers to win, and have the projected score sitting at 132-125. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Clippers at -6.5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 220.5 and our model has the Clippers and Trail Blazers finishing with a combined 257 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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Last updated:January 16, 2025 Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers