The LA Clippers (2-1) welcome the Portland Trail Blazers (1-3) to the Intuit Dome Wednesday. Tip is set at 10:30 PM ET. Let’s round up BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds Trailblazers vs. Clippers chances and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season Series: First Meeting; Clipers won 4-0 last season

The Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 112-104 on Sunday to finish as a 9-point underdog. They have been underdogs in all three games this season and have covered in every game. Their only loss was a 116–113 home loss to the Phoenix Suns to open the season. Los Angeles has been consistently efficient offensively, scoring at least 109 points in all three games. It is led by G James Hardenwho averages 25 points per game (PPG).

The Trail Blazers were the opposite of efficient offensively, scoring more than 104 points just once in four games. They are coming off a 111-98 road loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday, making them a 13-point underdog. Portland is 2-1-1 against the spread (ATS) and 0-0-1 ATS on the road. It has twice produced at least 111 points in 4 matches. The Trail Blazers are led by G Jerami Grantwhich averages 21.3 PPG.

Trail Blazers vs. Clippers odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Clippers -350 (Bet $350 to win $100)
• Against the Spread (ATS): Trailblazers +8.5 (-110) | Hair clipper -8.5 (-110)
• Top/Bottom (O/U): 219.5 (E: -110 | U: -110)

Trail Blazers among Clippers top injuries

Trail Blazers

• G Shaedon Sharpe (shoulder) outward
• F Matisse Thybulle (knee) outward
• c Robert Williams III (hamstring) out

Hair clippers

• F Kawhi Leonard (knee) outward
• F P.J. Tucker (not with team) out

For the latest updates: Official NBA Injury Report.

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Trail Blazers at Clippers picks and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 116, Trailblazers 105

Moneyline

PASSAGE.

The Clippers (-350) should win this game, but as a strong home favorite they are not worthy. Likewise, the Trail Blazers have lost 3 of 4 and are 0-1 on the road. They are not worth playing as a big (+280) underdog on the road.

Against the spread

BETTIVERS -8.5 (-110).

The Clippers have grown tremendously this season and have the star power in Harden to keep that going even without Leonard playing. Los Angeles has won all three games, including a pair against quality, playoff-caliber teams. Portland has lost 2 of its 4 games by double digits and is 0-1 ATS on the road.

The inefficiency of the stars, both of Portland’s top scorers have shot 42% from the field or worse, is worrisome and cause for concern. Take the more efficient side that has exceeded expectations at the start of the season. Back CUTTERS -8.5 (-110).

Top/Bottom

BETTING OVER 219.5 (-110).

The Trail Blazers are 2-2 O/U this season and have traded Over and Under in all four games, ready to go over in this game after only 98 against the Kings Monday (they had 125 against the Pelicans game for it).

The Clippers are 1-2 O/U, but have scored 109 or more in all four games, so they should be able to score more than their fair share of points. They have exceeded this total in two of the three matches and have achieved at least 213 combined points in all three matches.

Given these trends, back MORE THAN 219.5 (-110).

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