NBA Preview: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Portland Trail Blazers will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Rose Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Trail Blazers listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Clippers, while the game's total is sitting at 196.

The Clippers were a 92-86 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Bucks. They failed to cover the 10?point spread as favorites, while the total score (178) made winners of UNDER bettors.

The Trail Blazers were a 98-78 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Cavaliers. They covered the 10.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (176) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Los Angeles: Team record: 4-2 SU, 3-3 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 7 of the LA Clippers last 9 games when playing on the road against Portland LA Clippers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games LA Clippers are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games

When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Miami are 4-6 After playing Milwaukee are 3-7 After a win are 3-7

Portland: Team record: 6-2 SU, 5-3 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Clippers The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Orlando are 8-2 After playing Cleveland are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

Next up: LA Clippers home to Miami, Wednesday, January 11 Portland home to Orlando, Wednesday, January 11

NBA Preview: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Dallas Mavericks will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at American Airlines Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 5-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game's total is sitting at 184.

Dallas lost its last outing, an 84-82 result against the Trail Blazers on April 23. The Mavericks covered in that game as a 4-point underdog, while the 166 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Portland: Team record: 48-34 SU, 43-35-4 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 11 of last 15 games when playing on the road against Dallas The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Dallas are 4-6 After playing Dallas are 8-2 After a win are 5-5

Dallas: Team record: 57-25 SU, 43-37-2 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Portland is 7-0-1 ATS in its last 8 games is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing are 6-4 After playing are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: Portland home to Dallas, Thursday, April 28 Dallas at Portland, Thursday, April 28

NBA Playoffs Preview: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Dallas Mavericks

The NBA Western Conference playoffs get underway this weekend and one of the featured matchups pits the No. 6 seed Portland Trail Blazers against the No.3 seed Dallas Mavericks in a first round best-of-seven series.

Portland won five of its last seven games to finish the regular season 48-34 straight-up and 43-36-2 against the spread. It was 30-11 SU at home, but just 18-23 SU on the road. The total stayed ?under? in five of its last seven games and in 43 of 82 games overall.

Much of the team?s success this season can be attributed to the play of LaMarcus Aldridge. He led the team with 21.8 points and 8.8 rebounds while shooting 50 percent from the field. The Trail Blazers averaged 96.3 points a game, while giving up an average of 94.8. They were ranked 27th in the league in rebounds with 39.3 a game.

Dallas finished the season on a wild ride with a five and four game winning streak wrapped around a four game losing streak to finish 57-25 SU and 44-36-2 ATS. Its 28-13 SU record on the road was the best in the Western Conference. The total went 5-4-1 in its last 10 games and 46-35-1 overall.

It will be up to Dirk Nowitzki, Tyson Chandler, and Jason Kidd to keep this team from making another early exit from the playoffs. The Mavericks have been eliminated in the first round three of the past four seasons, but are counting on their veteran leadership to get them over the hump this time around. Nowitzki led the team in scoring with 23 points. Chandler averaged 9.4 rebounds and Kidd had a team-high 8.2 assists to lead the way.

These two teams split the season series two games apiece, but Portland won the last two at home both SU and ATS including a 104-96 win as a five-point favorite on April 3. The total went ?over? in three of the four games. This series sets up as another first round trap for the Mavericks, but this time around they find a way to advance in a seven-game thriller.

NBA Playoff Betting Preview - Portland Trail Blazers vs. Dallas Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Rose Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game's total is sitting at 184½.

In their last action, Los Angeles was a 95-87 loser on the road against the Warriors. They failed to cover the 5.5?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (182) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

Last time out for Portland, they were a 98-87 winner as they battled the Jazz on the road. The Trail Blazers covered in the match as a 5.5-point favorite, while 185 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Los Angeles: Team record: 55-23 SU, 37-41 ATS Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the LA Lakers last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 7 games when playing on the road against Portland The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 6 games LA Lakers are 17-4 SU in their last 21 games

When playing on Friday are 8-2 Before playing Oklahoma City are 6-4 After playing Golden State are 9-1 After a loss are 5-5

Portland: Team record: 46-33 SU, 41-34-4 ATS

is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games when playing at home against LA Lakers is 9-2 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against LA Lakers is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games

When playing on Friday are 8-2 Before playing Memphis are 4-6 After playing Utah are 5-5 After a win are 5-5

Next up: LA Lakers home to Oklahoma City, Sunday, April 10 Portland home to Memphis, Tuesday, April 12

NBA Preview: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers

The fans at EnergySolutions Arena will be treated to a game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Utah Jazz when they take their seats on Thursday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Trail Blazers listed as 5-point favorites versus the Jazz, while the game's total is sitting at 189.

Portland lost its last outing, a 108-87 result against the Warriors on April 5. The Trail Blazers failed to cover in that game as a 10-point favorite, while the 195 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Utah was an 86-85 winner in its last match on the road against the Lakers. They covered the 13.5?point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 171 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Portland: Team record: 45-33 SU, 40-34-4 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 9 games when playing Utah is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Utah is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing LA Lakers are 6-4 After playing Golden State are 8-2 After a loss are 7-3

Utah: Team record: 37-41 SU, 32-44-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Portland The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 9 games when playing Portland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Portland

When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing San Antonio are 4-6 After playing LA Lakers are 4-6 After a win are 1-9

Next up: Portland home to LA Lakers, Friday, April 8 Utah at San Antonio, Saturday, April 9

NBA Preview: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz

The fans at Rose Garden will be treated to a game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Portland Trail Blazers when they take their seats on Tuesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game's total is sitting at 189.

In their last action, Dallas was a 96-91 loser at home against the Lakers. They failed to cover the 1?point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (187) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

In their last action, Portland was a 91-82 loser on the road against the Hawks. They failed to cover the 1?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (173) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

Dallas: Team record: 47-19 SU, 34-30-2 ATS

is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games when playing Portland The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 12 games on the road

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Golden State are 5-5 After playing LA Lakers are 7-3 After a loss are 5-5

Portland: Team record: 37-29 SU, 32-30-4 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Dallas is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games at home is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas

When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing Cleveland are 6-4 After playing Atlanta are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: Dallas at Golden State, Wednesday, March 16 Portland home to Cleveland, Thursday, March 17

 

NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game's total is sitting at 188½.

Portland won its last outing, an 89-85 result against the Magic on March 7. The Trail Blazers covered in that game as a 2-point underdog, while the 174 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

The Heat were an 87-86 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Bulls. They failed to cover the 5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (173) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Portland: Team record: 36-27 SU, 31-28-4 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Miami is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Miami is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games

When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing Charlotte are 5-5 After playing Orlando are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

Miami: Team record: 43-20 SU, 28-34-1 ATS Current streak: lost 4 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Portland is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games at home The total has gone OVER in 12 of last 16 games when playing at home against Portland is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games

When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing LA Lakers are 7-3 After playing Chicago are 6-4 After a loss are 4-6

Next up: Portland at Charlotte, Friday, March 11 Miami home to LA Lakers, Thursday, March 10

 

 

NBA Preview: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Miami Heat

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Orlando Magic will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Amway Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game's total is sitting at 187½.

Last time out for Portland, they were a 93-69 winner as they battled the Bobcats at home. The Trail Blazers covered in the match as a 11-point favorite, while 162 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

The Magic were an 89-81 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Bulls. They failed to cover the 2?point spread as favorites, while the total score (170) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Portland: Team record: 35-27 SU, 30-28-4 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games on the road is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Miami are 6-4 After playing Charlotte are 3-7 After a win are 6-4

Orlando: Team record: 40-23 SU, 28-33-2 ATS

is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Portland The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games at home

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Sacramento are 7-3 After playing Chicago are 8-2 After a loss are 8-2

Next up: Portland at Miami, Tuesday, March 8 Orlando at Sacramento, Wednesday, March 9

NBA Preview: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Orlando Magic

The Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Rose Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Trail Blazers listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game's total is sitting at 202.

Houston won its last outing, a 91-89 result against the Hornets on February 27. The Rockets covered in that game as a 6-point underdog, while the 180 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Portland was a 90-83 loser in its last match at home against the Hawks. They failed to cover the 5?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 173 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Houston: Team record: 30-31 SU, 31-28-2 ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 8 games is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland

When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing LA Clippers are 5-5 After playing New Orleans are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Portland: Team record: 33-26 SU, 28-27-4 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Houston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Sacramento are 5-5 After playing Atlanta are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Houston at LA Clippers, Wednesday, March 2 Portland at Sacramento, Wednesday, March 2

 

NBA Preview: Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers

BOSTON CELTICS (34-10) at PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS (25-21)

BOSTON CELTICS (34-10) at PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS (25-21) Sportsbook.com Line/Total: Boston -5 & 183 

The Boston Celtics come into their Thursday battle with the Portland Trail Blazers feeling much more complete having their physical center Kendrick Perkins back. Perkins, who adds a defensive presence that can’t be categorized, had seven points and six rebounds in his first game back Tuesday in a 112-95 win over the Cavaliers. The return of Perkins comes at an ideal time with Shaquille O’Neal and Jermaine O’Neal both still out. To help out the recent thin frontcourt of the Celtics, Luke Harangody chipped in eight points and some much needed energy off the bench Tuesday. Boston has been terrific at TD Garden this year (22-3 SU), but beatable on the road (12-7 SU, 11-8 ATS). Ray Allen who is averaging 17.3 PPG this year, needs to play better this time around against the Blazers. The last meeting on Dec. 1, Allen went 3-for-12, scoring nine points and the C’s were minus-10 when he was on the court. Despite Allen’s poor shooting and a 15-0 run in the fourth by Portland, the Celtics held on and won 99-95.

 

It is hard to remember a team plagued with so many unfortunate injures as the Blazers have suffered this year. They’ve already lost Greg Oden for the season, and star guard Brandon Roy has not seen the court yet this calendar year. To add fuel to the fire, Marcus Camby has been out with a knee injury and LaMarcus Aldridge recently went for an MRI on his right hip. Luckily there was no cartilage damage to Aldridge’s hip and he will be available for Thursday’s contest. With Aldridge not 100 percent and Oden and Camby out, Portland desperately needs help from Joel Przybilla, who has scored a total of 10 points as a starter in the past three games. He didn’t attempt a field goal in 23 minutes in Monday’s embarrassing 96-81 loss to the Kings. Through all the injuries this year, the Blazers have been very solid at home this year (16-6 SU, 12-9 ATS). Portland has found scoring from the terrific second year player Wesley Matthews, who is averaging 22.7 PPG in his past three games. Matthews also scored 23 points, including 5-of-7 shooting from 3-point range in the Dec. 1 matchup against the Celtics.

 

Boston has owned this series recently, going 10-1 SU and 8-3 ATS in the past 11 meetings with Portland. The C’s have outscored the Blazers by 7.8 PPG in the past five meetings at the Rose Garden, with all four wins coming by at least six points, which is greater than Thursday’s spread. Having a healthy Perkins against a banged-up Aldridge may be the downfall for the Blazers. Portland, who has heavily relied on LaMarcus Aldridge (21.1 PPG) this year, needs to find another way to score and the tough defense of Boston (91.8 PPG allowed, second-best in NBA) won’t make that easy. The defending Eastern Conference champions should be able to handle the tough home crowd of Portland and take the victory against the spread.

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NBA Preview: Boston Celtics vs. Portland Trail Blazers

The Boston Celtics and the Portland Trail Blazers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Rose Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game's total is sitting at 183.

Boston won its last outing, a 112-95 result against the Cavaliers on January 25. The Celtics covered in that game as a 16.5-point favorite, while the 207 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Portland was a 96-81 loser in its last match at home against the Kings. They failed to cover the 7.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 177 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Boston: Team record: 34-10 SU, 21-21-2 ATS

is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Portland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games on the road is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Phoenix are 3-7 After playing Cleveland are 8-2 After a win are 7-3

Portland: Team record: 25-21 SU, 22-21-3 ATS

is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing at home against Boston is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games

When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing San Antonio are 4-6 After playing Sacramento are 9-1 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Boston at Phoenix, Friday, January 28 Portland home to San Antonio, Tuesday, February 1

 

Boston vs. Portland

NBA Preview: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Portland Trail Blazers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Rose Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Trail Blazers listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Clippers, while the game's total is sitting at 194½.

Los Angeles won its last outing, a 126-111 result against the Timberwolves on January 19. The Clippers covered in that game as a 6.5-point favorite, while the 237 combined points took the game OVER the total.

In their last action, Portland was a 94-90 winner on the road against the Kings. They covered the 1.5?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (184) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

Los Angeles: Team record: 16-25 SU, 23-17-1 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 5 games on the road LA Clippers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Clippers last 8 games when playing on the road against Portland LA Clippers are 2-3-1 ATS in their last 6 games on the road

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Golden State are 6-4 After playing Minnesota are 2-8 After a win are 7-3

Portland: Team record: 23-20 SU, 21-20-2 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

is 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing LA Clippers is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Clippers The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games when playing at home against LA Clippers

When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Indiana are 3-7 After playing Sacramento are 9-1 After a win are 6-4

Next up: LA Clippers home to Golden State, Saturday, January 22 Portland home to Indiana, Saturday, January 22

 

Clippers vs. Trail Blazers