Los Angeles at Portland

The unbeaten L.A. Clippers are dominating at the defensive end, leading the NBA in scoring defense at an average of 88 points and field goal shooting defense (.407). Up front, Blake Griffin (26.7 points, 9.7 rebounds per game) and center DeAndre Jordan (NBA leading 18.3 rebounds pg) are a force, while Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is averaging 3.3 steals. They come off a 102-84 win over the Utah Jazz, making them 3-0 ATS this season. The Clippers are 67-43 ATS on the road after allowing 85 points or less. Portland has played only one team with a winning record, losing 113-110 to Milwaukee, allowing 52.5% shooting. The Clippers have owned the Blazers, sweeping a three-game series last year and winning 10 of the last 14 meetings. And star forward Blake Griffin averaged 25 points, 12.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists against Portland a year ago. Play the L.A. Clippers.