The set-up: I think this is a great spot to pull the trigger on the hungry visiting side. Portland broke a two-game slide with a 128-122 home win over Toronto and I look for it to carry that momentum over here. The Clippers' red hot start is starting to fade quickly in the rear view mirror as they come in having lost three straight. And after this LA has the surging Mavericks and defending champ Warriors up next. Can anyone say classic "trap game?"

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Portland is 7-2 ATS in its last nine road games after scoring 125 points or more in a win at home in its previous outing, while LA is just 2-4 ATS in its last six after three or more SU losses. Grab the points.

8* play