<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">The two teams will clash on Saturday, April 11 (13:00 AEDT), and if things were to stay as they were as of writing, they could potentially face each other in the final of the Play-In Tournament if they were to both win their respective games.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">&nbsp;</p><h2 style="margin-bottom:4pt;margin-top:18pt;">Quick Picks</h2><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;"><strong>Our pick:</strong> Trail Blazers to win</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;"><strong>Value bet:</strong> Trail Blazers in the handicap</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;"><strong>Long shot:</strong> Holiday to score 15+ points</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">&nbsp;</p><h2 style="margin-bottom:4pt;margin-top:18pt;">Betting Preview</h2><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">Given that both of them are likely to be involved in the Play-In Tournament, it's no surprise that there is very little separating them. While they both have a game to play before this meeting, the Clippers slightly edge the win column, boasting 41 to Portland's 40.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">Both teams have been on good recent runs when it has mattered, with each of them 7-3. Portland have turned things around after having a troubling midseason, and their Conference Play has been significant. They are 27-22 over the season, whereas Los Angeles are 24-25.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">The Trail Blazers have also turned things around when playing in front of their own crowd. They hold a record of 22-17, and with two home games rounding out the regular season, they'll feel confident of improving that record.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">The Los Angeles Clippers have had their struggles on the road; they are 19-21, but that has been improved dramatically as they've won their last four road games.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">&nbsp;</p><h2 style="margin-bottom:4pt;margin-top:18pt;">Betting Markets to Watch</h2><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">It might be best to look at the head-to-head between these two teams ahead of this upcoming clash, as they also have recent history.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">The Trail Blazers won the match in Los Angeles a week or so ago, 114-104. It was the first time they had won in five games, with the Clippers having had their number to that point. Over the last 15 games, the Clippers have won 13.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">With this in mind, we think the <strong>Clippers might be perceived as favourites</strong>, as they are on a strong run of away form and have a strong history against Portland. As such, we think there could be <strong>value in the Trail Blazers' handicap</strong>.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">Portland have been excellent at home recently and we think there's every chance that they could cover the spread if they are made underdogs. They'll <strong>offer value in the moneyline</strong> if they are perceived as likely losers, too.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;"><strong>Jrue Holiday had 30 points</strong> in the previous contest; <strong>15+ points in this one offers value</strong> as he has a tendency to follow big performances with smaller numbers.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">&nbsp;</p><h2 style="margin-bottom:4pt;margin-top:18pt;">Our Prediction</h2><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">Check the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-us/nba">NBA betting odds</a> at Sportsbet.</p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:12pt;margin-top:12pt;">We think the <strong>Portland Trail Blazers are likely to win this game</strong>, given their strong home form this season and LA's troubles on the road. We think the value is in the <strong>Portland handicap</strong> if they're made underdogs.</p>