Pick details
| MATCHUP | Portland Trailblazers | LA Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 38-38 | 39-36 |
| Spread | +5.5 -105 | -5.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +185 | -225 |
| Total | Over 227.5 (-110) | Under 227.5 (-110) |
| Where | Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA | |
| When | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | |
| Time | 11:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBC | |
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Wizards, lost to the Mavs, and play the Pelicans next. The Trail Blazers have won 15 of their last 25 games.
The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 115.3 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 116.2 points on 47 percent shooting. Deni Avdija is averaging 23.9 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 21.4 points and 4.4 rebounds. Jerami Grant is the third double-digit scorer, and Jrue Holiday is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers beat the Bucks and Pacers, and they play the Spurs next. The Clippers have won 5 straight games.
The LA Clippers are averaging 114 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.5 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 28.3 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.8 points and 2.3 rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer, and John Collins is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 82.4 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Trail Blazers have lost 15 of their last 16 games against Clippers teams that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have won 13 of their last 14 games against the Trail Blazers.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in 11 of their last 12 home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Trail Blazers have won five of their last six road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Clippers have lost four of their last five night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in four of the last five games between the Trail Blazers and Clippers.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Clippers’ last six games at the Intuit Dome following a road win has gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Trail Blazers’ last five road games following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Bennedict Mathurin is one of only eight players to have scored 35+ points off the bench in a game this season.
- Darius Garland ranks 12th amongst qualified players for 3P% (41.7%) this season.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Deni Avdija is one of only 11 qualified players in the league averaging at least 20.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists this season.
- Robert Williams III is one of only 15 players in the league to have recorded 4+ blocks in consecutive games this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (83.3).
- The Clippers have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q1 deficit this season—they trailed by 21 points vs. the Pacers on March 27.
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (34.0%).
- The Trail Blazers rank 1st for second-chance points (1385) this season.
Portland Trail Blazers vs LA Clippers Injury Report
The Clippers will be without Bradley Beal, Isaiah Jackson, and Yanic Konan Niederhauser.
The Trail Blazers will be without Damian Lillard, Vit Krejci, Jerami Grant, and Shaedon Sharpe.
Portland Trail Blazers vs LA Clippers Prediction
The Clippers should get the benefit of the doubt, especially now that they’re getting healthier. However, we’re getting a decent number of points with a Trail Blazers team that’s winning and needs to keep doing so to improve its playoff chances. Also, while the Clippers are winning lately, they’re 3-6-1 ATS in their last 10 games. The Trail Blazers have cashed 40 tickets. This is a big game for both sides, who are fighting for play-in tournament positioning, and I want the points in my pocket. Give me the Blazers.
Randy Chambers's Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +5.5
