Los Angeles Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/26
The Los Angeles Clippers will take on the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on Friday, December 26, 2025, at 10:00 PM. The Clippers are looking to continue their winning streak after victories over the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers. They hold an 8-21 record and are ranked 13th in the Western Conference.
On the other side, the Portland Trail Blazers aim to break their two-game losing streak. They come into this game with a 12-18 record and are ranked 10th in the Western Conference. Both teams will look to set the tone early in the season, with key players like James Harden for the Clippers and Deni Avdija for the Blazers expected to make an impact.
Clippers vs Trail Blazers Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers
- Venue: Moda Center
- Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
- Betting Odds: Clippers -2.0 (-111), Trail Blazers +2.0 (-111)
Los Angeles Clippers Team Preview
The Los Angeles Clippers have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured wins against the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers. However, they faced a setback with a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Their performance has been driven by key players like Kawhi Leonard and James Harden.
Kawhi Leonard is leading the team with an average of 26.1 points per game. He also contributes with 6.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists. James Harden is close behind with 26.0 points per game, and he leads the team in assists with 8.1 per game. John Collins and Ivica Zubac provide solid support, but Zubac is currently out due to an injury.
The Clippers are not without challenges this season. They rank 28th in points per game and 29th in assists per game. Despite these struggles, they excel in free throw shooting, leading the league with an 83.5% free throw percentage. Injuries to key players like Bradley Beal and Ivica Zubac may impact their upcoming games.
Portland Trail Blazers Team Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers have struggled in their recent games. They lost to the Orlando Magic by 4 points with a score of 110-106. In that game, Deni Avdija led with 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists.
Looking at their season stats, the Trail Blazers rank 14th in points per game with 117.1. They are 4th in possessions and field goal attempts per game but have a low field goal percentage of 44.6. Their three-point shooting is also low, ranking 29th in percentage at 33.0.
The Trail Blazers are facing several injuries. Jrue Holiday, Damian Lillard, and Jerami Grant are all out, affecting the team’s depth. Robert Williams III and Kris Murray are questionable, which could impact their defensive play.
BTB Betting Pick
The Clippers are favored by 2 points against the Trail Blazers. The Clippers score 111.2 points per game, while the Trail Blazers score 117.1 points per game. With the Trail Blazers’ higher scoring and fast pace, picking the Trail Blazers +2.0 looks promising.
The total for the game is set at 226. The Clippers allow 115.7 points per game, and the Trail Blazers allow 120.5 points per game. Given these defensive stats, the game may go over 226.