NBA Lock Alert – Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Clippers

Blazers vs. Clippers (-4)
(O/U) 189
Monday, January 4 – 10:30 PM ET

The Portland Trail Blazers (22-13 SU, 18-16-1 ATS, 17-18 O/U) and Los Angeles Clippers (14-18 SU, 13-18-1 ATS, 12-20 O/U) have both thrived this season despite each team losing important low post players.

The Blazers have looked very good since losing starting center Greg Oden nearly three weeks ago while the Clippers have looked very promising despite losing power forward Blake Griffin, the No. 1 overall draft pick, prior to the start of the regular season.

Key Head-to-Head Trends

• Trail Blazers are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Los Angeles.
• Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings.
• Road team is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

Now, both teams will be trying to keep their winning ways going by picking up a victory tonight when they battle at the Staples Center tonight.

Blazers 411

• Trail Blazers are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.
• Trail Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.

The Trail Blazers recorded their third consecutive winning week by beating the Golden State Warriors 105-89 on Saturday. Portland turned up the defense after giving up 41 first quarter points, not allowing Golden State to score 20 points in any of the final three periods to cash in for pro NBA basketball betting fans as a 3.5-point home favorite.

The Blazers have gone 5-2 ATS over their last seven games and 6-3-1 ATS over their last 10 games overall.

Clippers 411

• Clippers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite.
• Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Northwest.

Los Angeles absolutely spanked the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night, winning 104-88 as center Chris Kaman scored a team-high 26 points and four other players reached double figures in scoring.

The Clippers managed to cover the NBA point spread as 1.5-point home favorites as L.A. held Philadelphia to just 37 second half points.

The Clippers have covered the spread in three straight games while going a solid 5-4-1 ATS over their last 10 games overall.

Analysis: While I’ve been very impressed by the recent play of the Clippers, I just don’t see them winning this game and beating the more accomplished and mature Blazers despite playing at home tonight.

The Trail Blazers have gone a spotless 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings against the Clippers in Los Angeles and handed L.A. a close 103-99 loss just last Wednesday.

Portland has also gone an impressive 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven games against Western Conference opponents and 4-1 ATS in their last five games following an SU win.

While the Clippers have gone a perfect 3-0-1 ATS in their last four games as a favorite and 4-1 ATS in their last five games against Northwest Division ballclubs, the road team in this series ahs gone a blistering 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings.

Play the Blazers to cover the NBA moneyline tonight, likely with the outright road win.

NBA Expert Picks: Blazers +4 Points