The LA Clippers want to solidify their place in the NBA playoffs when they face the Portland Trail Blazers. Here are our picks and predictions for the Clippers vs Trail Blazers game on Saturday at the Crypto.com Arena.
According to sports news reports, the Clippers can finish in fifth spot by winning their last two matches. However, they can drop to ninth place if they lose both games. They won against the Lakers to break a losing streak. Ivica Zubac had 17 points and thirteen rebounds for a double-double, with Kawhi Leonard scoring 25 points. In addition, Norman Powell had 27 points.
Clippers vs Trail Blazers Betting Picks
Sports handicapping sources said Los Angeles has been missing Paul George and his team-high 23.8-point average since March 23 due to a right knee injury.
In a loss to New Orleans last week, Leonard scored 40 points and grabbed eight rebounds. He had 24 points the last time Los Angeles met Portland — a 117-102 Clippers triumph at Portland on March 19.
It was Damian Lillard’s last appearance for the Blazers this season. Lillard scored 21 points on four out of seventeen shooting. Also, he had nine assists in the defeat.
Portland (33-47) has deployed a youthful group in recent weeks since avoiding being eliminated from the playoffs, Thursday beginning a five of John Butler, Drew Eubanks, Skylar Mays, Jeenathan Williams, and Trendon Watford in a 129-127 loss at San Antonio.
Kevin Knox scored 24 points off the bench, and Eubanks scored 23.
Our Conclusion
Game Time: April 8, 2023 at 4:00 PM ET
Bet on the Los Angeles Clippers at -16.5
The Los Angeles Clippers will likely use most of their players in their playoff push. Since around a month ago, the Portland Trail Blazers have been in full-on tank mode, as seen by their current losing streak of 5 games by an average of 14.8 points per game. Huge spread, but you cannot support the Trail Blazers. Clippers or bust! Make basketball more profitable by using our pick for the game.
