Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Clippers ATS Prediction 03/12/19

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The Los Angeles Clippers (39-29) welcome the Portland Trail Blazers (40-26) to Staples Center. The Clippers are a 2-point underdog and will try to continue their five-game winning streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 231.5 points and action gets underway at 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Clippers ATS Odds

The Clippers come in on a high note after comfortably covering the 2-point spread against the Boston Celtics in their last matchup, 140-115. The Trail Blazers, on the other hand, beat the Phoenix Suns, 127-120, but were unable to cover as 12-point favorites. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Los Angeles game went 18 points over the projected point total of 237, while the Portland game went 20 points over the projected point total of 227.

Portland played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.326 (above their season average of 0.211) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.576 (above their season average of 0.526). For those same stats, Phoenix put up marks of 0.243 and 0.461, respectively. Los Angeles, meanwhile, played a nearly flawless game. They had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 31.3 (above their season average of 21.7) and a free throw rate of 0.244 (below their season average of 0.261). Boston was 15.9 and 0.143, respectively, for those same stats. Lou Williams had a good game for Los Angeles, recording 34 points and five assists. Meanwhile, CJ McCollum played a key role for Portland with 26 points.

In three contests against each other this year, the Trail Blazers have won two. In their most recent game, the two teams combined to score 258 points, well over the projected point total of 217.5. Portland won 131-127, covering as a 1-point underdog. Portland had a better effective field goal percentage (0.605 vs. 0.566). Los Angeles, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (22.9 vs. 17.1). Tobias Harris recorded a double-double in the loss, with 39 points and 11 rebounds.

Just over half of the Trail Blazers’ games have finished over the projected point total. Portland comes into the contest with records of 40-26 straight up (SU) and 37-29 against the spread (ATS).

A little over half of Clippers games have also finished over the total. Moreover, Los Angeles is 39-29 SU and 39-28 ATS.

Los Angeles figures to have the advantage on the defensive side of the ball. The Clippers rank third in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.509), while Portland is 14th in effective field goal percentage (0.526). Also, the Trail Blazers could control the offensive glass in this battle as they rank fourth in the league in offensive rebounding percentage at 25.6 percent. The Clippers, meanwhile, rank 24th at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 76.2 percent.

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Trail Blazers, ATS Winner – Trail Blazers, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Clippers rank 21st in assists per game (23.4) while the Trail Blazers rank 25th (22.7).
  • Portland ranks second in rebounds allowed per game (43.1) while Los Angeles ranks 21st (45.7).
  • The Trail Blazers average 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. The Clippers rank last in blocks allowed per game (6.2).
  • Portland ranks 17th in three pointers attempted per game (30.8) while Los Angeles ranks 29th (25.4).
  • Los Angeles ranks 14th in fast break points per game (13.1) while Portland ranks 18th in fast break points allowed per game (14.2).
  • The Trail Blazers rank eighth in points off turnovers allowed per game (15.4) while the Clippers rank 26th (17.9).
  • The Trail Blazers rank 17th in points in the paint per game (48.3) while the Clippers rank 21st in points allowed in the paint per game (50.7).
  • Neither of these teams are great at stealing the ball. Portland is 25th in the league with 6.8 steals per game while Los Angeles is 27th with 6.6 steals per game.
  • Portland averages 14.6 second chance points per game, which ranks fourth in the NBA. Los Angeles ranks 22nd in second chance points allowed per game (13.9).
  • In games where they allow under 100 points, Portland is 10-1 and Los Angeles is 6-1.
  • In games where they reach 100 points, the Clippers are 39-20 and the Trail Blazers are 38-21.
  • Los Angeles is 18-13 ATS at home, while Portland is 16-16 ATS on the road.
  • The Trail Blazers have 17 overs and 15 unders in 32 road games.
  • The Clippers have 19 overs, 11 unders and 1 push in 31 home games.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Clippers are 5-0 ATS over their last five games, while the Trail Blazers are 2-3.
  • In their last five games, Los Angeles has 4 unders and 1 over, while Portland has 5 overs.
  • The Clippers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.8, up from 1.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Trail Blazers have scored an average of 118.8 points per game (4.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 119.2 points per game (8.6 above their season average).