posted March 21, 2008 at 17:02 in NBA Articles
Basketball Lines - LA Clippers vs. Portland Tailblazers
While neither, the Los Angeles Clippers, (21-46 SU, 27-40 ATS, 27-40 O/U), nor the Portland Trail Blazers, (35-33 SU, 35-33 ATS, 28-39-1 O/U), are going to reach the playoffs in the competitive western conference this season, the two teams have totally different outlooks as they head into the stretch run of the regular season.
The Clippers have lost five straight in the BetUS.com Sportsbook coming into this contest, including a 116-100 defeat at the hands of the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday and want to see the regular season come to a quick end.
The Blazers have won five of their last ten games and have alternated wins and losses in each of their last six games, while losing to the Phoenix Suns 111-98 on Tuesday. The Blazers however, have big plans for next season and they say that preparation begins now.
"It's important for us not only to do this for this year, but for next year," center Channing Frye said. "We need to prepare our bodies and minds. Let's say next year we're in a playoff race - and we will be - we need to be mentally prepared. We should know what it feels like, and continue to push."
Los Angeles has covered the spread in just two of their last ten games while the Blazers have managed to go 6-4 against the spread over the same span.
Here is a look at tonight’s Key Trends, followed by my analysis and NBA Betting Picks:
The Clippers are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games following a SU loss of more than ten points.
The Clippers are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
The Trail Blazers are 5-0 ATS in their last five games vs. a team with a winning percentage below .400.
The Trail Blazers are 4-0 ATS in their last four games following a ATS loss.
The Under is 4-0 in Clippers last four after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
The Over is 4-0 in Trail Blazers last four games vs. a team with a winning percentage below .400.
The Favorite is 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
Analysis: While I like the Blazers to win this game at home tonight, I just don’t see a huge margin of victory for them. I say the Blazers win but the Clippers cover the spread.
NBA Free Picks: Clippers +11 points/Over 192 Total Points
10:05 PM EST NBA Odds
LA Clippers +11 -110
Portland Trailblazers -11 -110
Over 192 -110
Under 192 -110
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