This is a 10* on OVER

After having a seven-game win streak snapped in Philadelphia Friday night, the Clippers came right back and easily defeated Minnesota Sunday, 124-105 as 10 point favorites. They head to Portland for what should be a tougher test on Tuesday, although the Blazers are going to be without Damian Lillard and Jusuf Nurkic. With one team minus two key players, it may sound strange to be thinking Over here, but consider that Portland’s defense has been very bad for most of the season. Only Sacramento allows more points per possession. Kawhi Leonard is back for the Clippers, who have beaten the Trail Blazers five straight times. Two of those wins came earlier this season at home and LA scored 128 and 133 points. So this could get ugly for the Blazers. Also key here is the fact the Clippers have gone Under in three straight. So far, they are 3-0 to the Over this season when coming off three straight Unders. Portland is 5-1 Under its last six games, also a rarity. Since they are going to be without two key players, the O/U has come down several points, which feels like bettors overreacting. There’s some real nice value with the Over here as Portland games see an average of 229 points. Play on OVER

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