Los Angeles at Portland

The Clippers have won three in a row, allowing under 99 points in each of the last two games. They've gone four straight UNDER the total, fighting for a playoff spot, sitting one game behind the eighth-place Utah Jazz in a tightly-packed group. Portland is outstanding on defense at fifth in the NBA in points allowed, and fourth in field goal shooting defense. The Blazers occupy the No. 3 spot in the West and are on an 8-6 run UNDER. Two of three meetings this season have gone UNDER and with so much at stake look for a fierce defensive duel. Play this one to finish UNDER.