The Los Angeles Clippers (42-38) are hosting the Portland Trail Blazers (33-47) in a battle on Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. ET. The Clippers are 16.5-point favorites at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 230 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). Portland is holding out most of its key contributors.
Before making any Trail Blazers vs. Clippers picks, you NEED to check out the NBA predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model enters the final week of the 2022-23 NBA regular season a stunning 71-36 on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $3,000. Anyone following it has seen HUGE returns!
The model knows Los Angeles forward Kawhi Leonard continues to impact the game in many different areas. Leonard has a reliable jumper and uses his length to be an asset as a defender. The five-time All-Star averages 23.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game. He dropped 25 points, seven rebounds, and four assists on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers.
The model also knows Portland guard Skylar Mays has taken the opportunity to carve a role for himself. With the flurry of injuries, Mays has been thrust into action. The LSU product has a sweet jumper and good court vision as a passer. Mays is putting up 15.5 points and 7.3 assists through four games. On April 2, he dropped 13 points and nine assists.
Now, it has set its sights on Trail Blazers vs. Clippers. We can tell you the model is leaning Over on the point total, and it also says one side of the spread hits well over 60% of the time! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.
So who wins Trail Blazers vs. Clippers? And which side hits well over 60% of time? !