by Rod Pearson
Friday, Apr 10, 2026
Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Friday, April 10, 2026
Venue: Moda Center, Portland, OR
Where to Watch: FDSSC, KUNP
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Clippers +1.5, Trail Blazers -1.5; Over/Under: 224.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Clippers +1.5, Trail Blazers -1.5; Over/Under: 224.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Clippers +1.5, Trail Blazers -1.5; Over/Under: 224.5 points
Season Record
Los Angeles Clippers: 41-39 (3rd place, Pacific Division)
Portland Trail Blazers: 40-40 (4th place, Northwest Division)
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Los Angeles Clippers: 7-3 last 10
Portland Trail Blazers: 6-4 last 10
Los Angeles Clippers vs Portland Trail Blazers Preview and Analysis
The Clippers are entering this game with a 41-39 record overall this season and they are 19-21 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Kawhi Leonard led the team in points in that game with 20 while Kobe Sanders was next on the team with 17 points. Kris Dunn and Jordan Miller each led the team in assists in that game with 6 while John Collins led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 46.5% from the field, 43.8% from 3-point range, and 66.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 114 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.6 PPG against them. The Clippers have an ATS record of 40-40 this season and their O/U record is 40-40.
The Trail Blazers are entering this game with a 40-40 record overall this season and they are 22-17 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Denver Nuggets and the San Antonio Spurs. Deni Avdija led the team in points in that game with 29 while Scoot Henderson was next on the team with 20 points. Toumani Camara, Deni Avdija, and Jrue Holiday each led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Donovan Clingan led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 45.2% from the field, 32.4% from 3-point range, and 50% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 116.1 PPG against them. The Trail Blazers have an ATS record of 43-37 this season and their O/U record is 41-39.
Clippers vs Trail Blazers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Trail Blazers listed as a 1.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Trail Blazers have looked good in their games this season with their 40-40 record overall which has them right in the middle of the West. They have looked a lot better on their home court too with their 22-17 home record this season. Meanwhile, the Clippers have looked good in their games this season with their 41-39 record overall which has them right in the middle of the West. They haven't been a great road team though with their 19-21 road record this year. The Clippers have been rolling in their games lately as they are 7-3 in their last 10, but they are off a bad loss to the Thunder in their last one. They have been really up and down as a team all season and now they have clinched a spot in the play-in tournament, but they are still playing for seeding. The Trail Blazers have also looked good lately as they are 6-4 in their last 10 games. They have lost 2 games in a row now, but both losses were against 2 of the best teams in the NBA, losing to the Spurs and the Nuggets. They will be looking to bounce back on their home court where they have looked a lot better this season and they are in the same situation as the Clippers, already clinching a spot in the play-in tournament but still playing for seeding. This game could be the difference in who has to play a 2nd game in the play-in tournament, so both teams are going to bring their best effort. The Trail Blazers do have the advantage at home with the Clippers not being at their best on the road this season, and the Trail Blazers just beat the Clippers on the road a week ago so they have the talent to do that again at home this time. The best way to place a bet here is on the Trail Blazers to cover the spread in this game.
Clippers Trail Blazers Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Friday, April 10, 2026 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Trail Blazers 112 Clippers 107.
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NBA Betting Trends
Los Angeles Clippers: 6-11 ATS off a home loss. 22-37 ATS in a road game where the total is 220 to 229.5. 9-5 OVER as a road underdog of 6 points or less. 9-3 OVER revenging a home loss vs opponent.
Portland Trail Blazers: 24-15 ATS in home games. 22-14 ATS versus good 3 point shooting teams - making 36% of their attempts or more. 6-2 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less. 13-4 OVER as a home favorite.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Clippers: D. Garland (PG) Out - Toe. Q. Jackson (C) Out - Ankle. Y. Niederhauser (C) Out For Season - Foot. B. Beal (SG) Out For Season - Hip.
Portland Trail Blazers: V. Krejci (PG) Out - Calf. S. Sharpe (SG) Out - Calf. J. Grant (PF) Out - Calf. D. Lillard (PG) Out For Season - Achilles.
Notable Quotes
“We just play like any other game. Got to do the same thing we do every night. Make sure we don’t make mistakes, execute, rebound, play with energy, bring aggressiveness. Same thing.” - Kawhi Leonard after their loss against the OKC Thunder in their game on Wednesday.
“I think they played better than us. It’s simple like that.” - Tiago Splitter after his team’s loss against the Spurs in their game on Wednesday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Clippers
PG Darius Garland
SG Kris Dunn
SF Kawhi Leonard
PF Derrick Jones Jr.
C Brook Lopez
Portland Trail Blazers
PG Jrue Holiday
SG Toumani Camara
SF Deni Avdija
PF Matisse Thybulle
C Donovan Clingan
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Clippers
PPG: Kawhi Leonard (28)
APG: Darius Garland (6.4)
Reb/G: Kawhi Leonard (6.3)
Portland Trail Blazers
PPG: Deni Avdija (24)
APG: Deni Avdija (6.7)
Reb/G: Donovan Clingan (11.6)
Coaches:
Los Angeles Clippers: Tyronn Lue (6th season)
Portland Trail Blazers: Tiago Splitter (1st season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
