Portland Trail Blazers vs LA Clippers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 07/08/2020, 12:46  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 07/08/2020 at 13:46 in NBA Predictions

Los Angeles Clippers have already made their way into the NBA play-offs. The same does not apply to their opponents and the Portland Trail Blazers still have work to do if they want to be in the play-offs. They are in good form though having won their last two games. That has taken them to 32-38 for the season and ninth place overall in the Western Conference. They are just behind the final play-off position, currently held by the Memphis Grizzlies who have a 32-37 record. The Trailblazers have beaten Houston and Denver in their last two games with Damian Lillard in good form. He scored 45 points against Denver with 12 assists. 

The Clippers are sitting second in the Western Conference and have won 14 games more than their opponents in this match. They are fighting off Denver (one win less) to hold onto their second place. Since the season started again, the Clippers have won four of their seven fixtures. There has been a degree of squad rotation though with their play-off place already assured. They still have a strong team though and look to have the edge on Portland. Go for them to win this game.