LiontipsPortland vs. Clippers. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Portland has lost its last three games in a row. In the January 15 meeting, the Blazers suffered a crushing 114-132 defeat at home to Brooklyn. Scoot Henderson was the best player on the losing team, scoring 39 points, grabbing four rebounds and making six assists. Shadon Sharp scored 21 points, Toumani Kamara had 23, and Anfernee Simons had 11. Donovan Clingan was the best rebounder (14). Chauncey Billups' team (13 wins and 26 losses) is in 13th place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team two leading players, Jeremy Grant and Deni Avdija, are in the infirmary, as well as several bench players.
Interesting facts for betting
Portland and the Clippers average 221 points in head-to-head matches (statistics for the last ten matches).
Estimated composition
Anfernee Simons - Shadon Sharpe - Toumani Kamara - Chris Murray - DeAndre Hunter.
Current form
The Clippers have won their last two out of four games. In the January 16 meeting, the California team crushed Brooklyn on their home court with a score of 126:67. Kawhi Leonard was the winning team’s top scorer, scoring 23 points. James Harden had a double-double (21 points, six rebounds, 11 assists). Norman Powell scored 18 points, Amir Kofri scored 13. Tyronn Lue’s team (21 wins and 17 losses) is in sixth place in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
Leonard is back in the team infirmary. Several bench players will also miss the match.
Interesting facts for betting
The Clippers have beaten the Blazers in franchise history in the regular season in 95 games. Portland has beaten the team from Los Angeles in 149 games.
Estimated composition
James Harden - Kris Dunn - Norman Powell - Nicholas Batum - Ivica Zubac.
Trends
Bet Total Rebounds Ayton Over 11.5
Ayton averages 10.2 rebounds per game.
1.87Henderson Total Assists Over 6.5
Henderson averages 5.2 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
Portland did not live up to the fans' expectations at the start of the current championship. The Blazers are having another disastrous season and are unlikely to even make it to the play-in. The Clippers are playing very inconsistently, but sometimes they have spectacular games. Liu team will have to achieve a convincing victory over one of the tournament outsiders.
Our prediction is a Clippers victory with a handicap of (-5.5) points including overtime at 1.83
Bet on individual total
The Clippers will put an almost optimal lineup on the court. With all the leaders on the court, the team from Wisconsin shows decent efficiency this season. The average score is 107.2. And in home games it is a little higher - 111.7. And this time the Clippers will be able to load the opponent basket decently.
Our prediction is the Clippers' individual total is over 109.5 points including overtime at 2.03
Bet on the first half
The Clippers have won the first half of their last five out of seven games against Portland. The players from the California team will start the game against the Blazers in a great mood after the rout of the Nets. There is no doubt that they will try to achieve another victory to build on their success in front of their fans. The players from Liu team will show who is the boss on the court from the first minutes of the match and seize the initiative.
Our prediction is a Clippers win in the first half of the game at 1.53
