Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview
At 10:00 ET, the 3rd ranked Clippers (+135) will take on the 10th ranked Warriors (-162) at the Chase Center in San Francisco. The over/under line is set at 234.5 and Golden State is currently favored by 3.5 points. The Clippers are 35-17 and the Warriors have won 5 straight to improve to 26-25.
This Western Pacific division matchup will be televised on ESPN.
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Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Clippers are averaging 116 points per game, compared to the Warriors at 115. These figures have led to Los Angeles posting a record of 2-1.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Clippers have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 119 points per game in this stretch.
- Golden State has played well in their previous five home games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 126 points per game while allowing 111. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Clippers have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Golden State has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 7-3 straight up.
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Today, the Clippers are looking to end their 3-game ATS losing streak as 3.5-point underdogs. This season, they have been the favorite in 43 of their 52 games and have gone 34-9 in those games.
Against the spread, the Clippers are 28-24 for the season, going 14-12 ATS on the road. Currently, they are 9th in the Western Conference and have a record of 35-17.
On the road, the Clippers have won four straight games and have a record of 15-11 for the season. Their straight-up road scoring margin is +4.4 points per game.
In their last game, the Clippers lost to the Timberwolves by a score of 121-100. The O/U line for that game was 223.5, and they were favored by 4.5 points.
This season, the Clippers have an O/U record of 23-29, and the under has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 230.5 points.
The Clippers’ offense has been one of the best in the league this season, ranking 10th in scoring at 118 points per game. They have been especially effective on the road, averaging 118.8 points per game.
So far, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 53.8% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 25th in the league at 97.3 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Clippers are the top team in the NBA, hitting 39% of their attempts. Overall, they are 5th in field goal percentage at 49%.
Currently, the Clippers’ defense holds the 9th rank in the NBA, allowing 112.5 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Clippers are forcing 12.1 per game, which is 8th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 15th in blocked shots at 5.2 per game.
The Warriors have won five straight games and are favored by 3.5 points against the Clippers. In the Western Conference, Golden State is in 10th place with a record of 26-25.
When looking at the Warriors’ ATS record, they are 27-23 for the season and have covered the spread in five straight games. Their ATS record at home is 11-15 compared to 16-8 on the road.
Golden State’s O/U record for the season is 27-23-1. In their last five games, the under has hit, and today’s O/U line of 234.5 is slightly higher than their season average of 232.8.
Against the Western Conference, the Warriors are 14-19 and 4-8 against other teams in the Pacific Division. In their most recent game, they defeated the Jazz by a score of 129-107.
At home this season, the Warriors are averaging 118.1 points per game, which is 11th in the NBA. Overall, they are 6th in the league in scoring at 119.2 points per game. Golden State has outscored the NBA scoring average in 60.8% of their games.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Warriors are 3rd in the league with 15 made threes per game. They are also 6th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%. Overall, Golden State is 16th in field goal percentage.
In terms of pace, the Warriors are 9th in the NBA at 100.2 possessions per game. When playing at home, they have averaged 118.1 points per game compared to 120.5 on the road.
The Warriors’ defense is presently ranked 19th in the league, allowing an average of 117.6 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Warriors defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.5% and 35.8% from three-point territory.
Our prediction for this game is that the Warriors will come out on top with a projected score of 125-102.
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Tips
- Take the Warriors on the moneyline
- The Warriors should also cover at -3.5
- Our NBA model projects 227 points, and we suggest taking the under
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Chris Paul – Hand – Out
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Kawhi Leonard – Adductor – Out
- P.J. Tucker – Not With Team – Out
- Bones Hyland – Not With Team – Out
