The Portland Trail Blazers host Los Angeles on Saturday, looking to build on their 21-21 mark against the 32-12 Clippers in NBA action at Rose Garden.

The Trail Blazers sport records of 21-21 and 19-21-2 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Clippers sit at 32-12 and 25-19 ATS on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 19-23 for the Trail Blazers and 24-20 for the Clippers. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news).



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Betting Line:
The Trail Blazers were listed as 2-point underdogs at sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), with the total was listed at 192 over at Sportsbook earlier.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
According to new Power Rankings at Odds Shark, it's the No. 19-rated Trail Blazers and the No. 3-rated Clippers in this matchup. Predictive computer formulas point to a 105-96 win for the Clippers on Saturday.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Portland's No. 14-ranked offense, averaging 97.1 PPG, against a Clippers defense that ranks No. 4 at 93.4 PPG. The Trail Blazers field goal percentage has averaged 43.7% so far, less than the Clippers shooters have achieved on the year, 47.2% per game.

Defensively, the Clippers feature the league's No. 3-rated defense on the road, giving up 94.2 points per game. Portland, meanwhile, comes in at No. 15 in the league in scoring at home.

Last time out for Los Angeles, they were a 93-88 loser as they battled the Suns on the road. The Clippers failed to cover in the match as a 6.5-point favorite, while 181 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. Jamal Crawford scored 21 points in a failed effort to lead the Clippers to victory (they lost 93-88 to Phoenix at US Airways Center on Thursday).

Last time out for Portland, they were a 100-80 Sportsbook as they battled the Pacers at home. The Trail Blazers covered in the match as a 1-point favorite, while 180 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. Indiana was run off the court by the Trail Blazers on Wednesday as Portland blasted the Pacers 100-80 at Rose Garden.


Los Angeles Clippers Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Portland are 6-4
After playing Phoenix are 9-1
After a loss are 4-6

Portland Trail Blazers Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing LA Clippers are 8-2
After playing Indiana are 1-9
After a win are 6-4

A few Clippers at Trail Blazers trends to consider:
LA Clippers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Portland
LA Clippers are 19-6 SU in their last 25 games
LA Clippers are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of the LA Clippers last 12 games when playing on the road against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland's last 6 games at home
Portland is 19-6 SU in their last 25 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Portland is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home
Portland is 13-6 SU in their last 19 games when playing LA Clippers


Next up:
LA Clippers home to Portland, Sunday, January 27
Portland at LA Clippers, Sunday, January 27