| MATCHUP | LA Clippers | Portland Trailblazers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-21 | 12-18 |
| Where | Moda Center, Portland, OR | |
| When | Friday, December 26, 2025 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Prime Video | |
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers beat the Lakers and Rockets, and they play the Pistons next. The Clippers have lost 19 of their last 24 games.
The LA Clippers are averaging 111.2 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 115.7 points on 47.6 percent shooting. James Harden is averaging 25.8 points and 5.2 rebounds, while Kawhi Leonard is averaging 25.2 points and 6.1 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and John Collins is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 83.5 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.9 rebounds per game.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Pistons and Magic, and they play the Celtics next. The Trail Blazers have lost 8 of their last 12 games.
The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 117.1 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 120.5 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Deni Avdija is averaging 25.5 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 22.1 points and 4.4 rebounds. Jerami Grant is the third double-digit scorer and Jrue Holiday is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Clippers have lost each of their last four games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Trail Blazers have won each of their last six games at Moda Center against teams that held a losing record.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games following a home win.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last nine night games against the Trail Blazers following a home win.
- The Trail Blazers have lost four of their last five games at Moda Center following a loss.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites after winning as underdogs.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Trail Blazers’ last seven home games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Clippers’ last five road games against Northwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Shaedon Sharpe ranks 6th amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (3.9) this season.
- Toumani Camara ranks T47th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (2.3) this season.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Brook Lopez ranks 8th amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (2.3) this season.
- John Collins is one of only 10 qualified Centers in the league shooting at least 80% from the free-throw line this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (17.3).
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (80.5%).
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for turnover percentage this season (14.6%).
- The Clippers rank 29th in the league for assists per game this season (23.8).
LA Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
The Trail Blazers will be without Damian Lillard, Blake Wesley, Jerami Grant, Jrue Holiday, Matisse Thybulle, and Scoot Henderson. Robert Williams III and Kris Murray are questionable.
The Clippers will be without Bradley Beal, Derrick Jones Jr., and Ivica Zubac.
LA Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
We’ve been fading the Clippers all season long and probably should continue given they’re 3-13 SU on the road. The problem is the Clippers are coming off two solid wins and players comments to the media have improved. It’s just a couple of wins, but it’s a start. The Trail Blazers have a ridiculously lengthy injury report that makes them hard to back against good teams. The Clippers have won 9 of the last 10 games against the Trail Blazers. If the Clippers are serious about salvaging this season, these are games they win. A young, banged up team. I’ll lay the bucket with the Clippers.