LA Clippers (42-24) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (19-48)
LA Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers 3/20/24 – The LA Clippers, boasting a solid 42-24 record, are set to face off against the struggling Portland Trail Blazers, who have a record of 19-48 this season. This matchup, scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2024, is anticipated to be a showcase of the Clippers’ dominant performance against the underdog Trail Blazers. As both teams prepare to battle it out at the Moda Center at the Rose Quarter, fans and bettors alike are eagerly analyzing the teams’ performances and betting odds to make premium strategy picks for this game.
The LA Clippers have done a remarkable job as during the season with an average of 116.8 points, their field goal percentage of 49.2 represented a successful conversion of attempts; 3-point shots in particular, with average 13 per game, made on a 38.8% success rate. They do well on the boards and collect an average of 42.7 rebounds per game that contributes significantly in keeping possession and preventing further scoring chances by the opponents. Their combination of an offensive game described 20.8 assists, 7.8 steals and 5.1 blocks per game shows that they have a well balanced team which can impose its domination on their opponents in this game.
Nevertheless, the Portland Trail Blazers unfortunately have their season with just an average of 107.7 points per game at a 44.2 field goal percentage and they have failed to have a great consistency in their scoring. Their high average of 11.7 3-point attempts enables them, but struggles to do so due to their 35.3% conversion rate that lags behind their opponents. This has made it challenging for them to compete effectively in high-scoring games. The rebounding statistic of the team on boards is admirable as their average is 42 rebounds per game. However, more turnovers (14.4 per game) that they generally commit during the games have cost them the flow they managed to create so far.
LA Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers 3/20/24 Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 10:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Moda Center at the Rose Quarter |
| TV: | ROOT Sports NW |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
Kawhi Leonard (SF) vs. Anfernee Simons (SG)
Kawhi Leonard was the one and only Clipper player to have taken part in all 60 league games, averaging 34.3 minutes on the floor per game. He is not just productive in offense as he also scores 16.9 point per game, rebounds 6.2, provides 3.7 assists, and steals 1.7 points per game, giving him an all-around game.
As opposed to the other side, the Trail Blazers Anfernee Simons has been striking for his shooting ability to make 23.1 points a 43 game. In terms of playing time she played 34.7 minutes per game while she contributed 5.6 assists and 3.7 rebounds. Yet, there are those other metrics like turnovers – 2.8 per game – and below the par defense rates that may be areas of weakness.
It’s not only individual offense that makes Leonard and Simons spar, but also the defensive prowess competence. Leonard’s ability to guard might be really important in Simons’ counter game. This will affect the outcome of the whole game. Although both players can profoundly impact the game on the offense and defense sides, Leonard’s experience and defensive expertise are more likely to give Clippers the edge they need.
NBA Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
Without specific betting odds available, bettors are encouraged to consider team performances and trends. The Clippers, with their strong season record and balanced team performance, are likely favored in this matchup.
LA Clippers Betting Trends
The Clippers have achieved a 2-3 record in their last 5 games, plus having met last game expectations. They have been performing average in regard to the spread on the road with the overall performance of 17-17. When it comes to the last 5 games, over has hit 3 times, supporting a theory that tends to high-scoring games, and which might influence betting toward the over.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Trends
The Trail Blazers are even by a slight margin at 2-3 in their last 5 games as well as in their ATS record. Road match ATS season (17-15) indicates their persistence. However, their overall seasonal failure cannot be underestimated. This trend toward theOver in the past few home games indicates that there is a lack of defense, hence the games becoming high-scoring.
LA Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers 3/20/24 Betting Picks
Paying close attention to the stats and the trends, the Clippers have all chances of finding the fortes of their opponents and using their weaknesses to their own benefit. The Trail Blazers, though they can challenge, they may rather lose because of the differences in team stats and a key player matchups that favor the Clippers too much. Talking about NBA picks today, the Clippers will be much safer, and even more so given that they have been good at the statistics and their opponents’ problems this season.
Free Pick and Prediction: LA Clippers 120, Portland Trail Blazers 105.