Portland Trail Blazers at LA Clippers Picks and Predictions for Sunday, October 26, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 10/26/2025, 12:20 AM ET

The Portland Trail Blazers visit the LA Clippers on Sunday at Intuit Dome, with the opening tipoff at 9:00 PM ET on KUNP 16. Portland is 1–1 after a 139–119 win over Golden State, while the Clippers are also 1–1 following a 129–102 victory over Phoenix. Steal a pass and score on the winning hoop with our NBA picks.

Portland Trail Blazers Preview

Jerami Grant leads Portland, averaging 25.5 points per game on 67% shooting, including 55% from three-point territory. Deni Avdija is averaging 23 points and 6.0 rebounds, giving Portland another reliable option on the wing. Shaedon Sharpe has chipped in with an average of 16 points per game.

Jrue Holiday runs the offense, averaging 13 points and 9.0 assists, while on defense, he averages 3.0 steals. Rookie center Donovan Clingan has provided strong interior play with averages of 11 points and 7 rebounds per game. Portland is shooting 40% overall, but has created offense through its fast pace as the Trail Blazers see more possessions due to using little time off the shot clock. Scoot Henderson and Robert Williams III are sidelined,

LA Clippers Preview

James Harden is averaging 22.5 points and 9.0 assists on 54% shooting, while Kawhi Leonard adds 18.5 points per game. Derrick Jones Jr. has scored 14.5 points per game and continues to stretch defenses with his perimeter shooting. The Clippers have moved the ball well, averaging 28 assists per game.

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Ivica Zubac has provided a steady presence inside with 13.5 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. John Collins is off to a solid start, averaging 12 points and 6 rebounds, and is a solid rim protector for the team. The Clippers are shooting 44% from the field and have kept opponents to 108 points per game. The defense looks solid, but should improve even more as the new members of the roster gel with the returning players from last season.

Portland Trail Blazers at LA Clippers Prediction

Portland’s top scorers can create offense, but the Clippers have more options and better interior defense. Harden’s control and Leonard’s overall game on offense give LA the advantage. Final Score Prediction: LA Clippers win and cover ATS 117–110.