The Los Angeles Clippers are a dog, but are well suited to that role with star power, and an offense ranked #5 in points scored. Portland is just 2-3 ATS the last five games, even losing straight-up to Atlanta as -6 chalk at home. Both these teams can play defense with the Blazers tops in the NBA in points allowed and second in field goal shooting defense. LA is on a 7-2 run UNDER the total while the Blazers are on a 3-0-1 run UNDER the total, plus 4-1-1 UNDER the total at home. Portland's previous meeting with the Clippers was a 106-102 loss. J.J. Redick scored 30 points on 11-of-13 shooting and Los Angeles posted a 49.4 field goal percentage. LA matches up well and can steal a win again plus this game will be a defensive duel (the Blazers are 18-7-1 UNDER the total following a win of more than 10 points). Play the LA Clippers on the moneyline and take the game UNDER the total.
This pick was released to clients on January 14, 2015 at 10:30AM ET.
NBA
Los Angeles at Portland
January 14, 2015
10:35 PM Eastern
1 unit on Los Angeles +160 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 2.6)
Result:
WIN
WIN
1 unit on Game Total UNDER 208.5 -110 (risk 1 to return 1.91)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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