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The Portland Trail Blazers (5-5) have won their last two games but are still looking for their first road win of the year. They'll travel to face the Los Angeles Clippers (5-4) for the third time this season on Tuesday. The Western Conference rivals are 1-1 against each other this season and both teams have convincing wins on their home courts. Portland is 4-6 against the spread, while Los Angeles has a 5-4 ATS record. 

Tipoff at the Staples Center is set for 10 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Los Angeles at -3 in the latest Trail Blazers vs. Clippers odds. The over-under for total points expected is set at 221. Before finalizing any Clippers vs. Blazers picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven model. 

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned over $9,000 in profit on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons. The model enters Week 4 of the 2021-22 NBA season up over $500 on all top-rated NBA picks this season. It's also on a stunning 110-73 roll on top-rated NBA picks against the spread that dates back to last season. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Blazers vs. Clippers and locked in its coveted NBA picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Clippers vs. Blazers:

  • Clippers vs. Blazers spread: Clippers -3
  • Clippers vs. Blazers over-under: 221 points
  • Clippers vs. Blazers money line: Clippers -140, Trail Blazers +120
  • POR: The total has gone under in seven of the Trail Blazers last eight games
  • LAC: The Clippers have covered in their previous five home games against the Trail Blazers

Why the Blazers can cover

The Blazers have been involved in a string of close games lately. Their last three contests have been decided by three points or less. Portland recovered from a 30-point loss to the Clippers with a 19-point victory at the Moda Center. Their adjustments and improving offense could help them secure a lead in the season series.

Damian Lillard has scored 20 or more points and made multiple 3-pointers in three of his last four games. His offense is key to unlocking the Trail Blazers' potential, as three of the Trail Blazers' five wins have come in games where he's tallied at least 20 points. Four Portland players average at least 14 points per game and a strong showing could help them overwhelm a Clippers side without a legitimate third option.

Why the Clippers can cover

Los Angeles is 5-0 straight up in its last five home games against Portland and started this season's series against the Trail Blazers on a high note. The Clippers held the underdogs to just 86 points in a 30-point victory when they first visited the Staples Center. Los Angeles is 3-1 at home and has won by an average of more than 16 points. Its exceptional defense has a lot to do with that.

The Clippers are giving up 99.7 points per game to opposing teams when hosting. Only three teams are allowing fewer points at home this season. Their home defensive rating (97.1) is the third-best in the NBA. 

How to make Blazers vs. Clippers picks

SportsLine's model is leaning under on the total, projecting 219 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in over 70 percent of simulations. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine. 

So who wins Clippers vs. Blazers? And which side of the spread hits in over 70 percent of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.