Los Angeles Clippers vs Philadelphia 76ers Preview
At 3:30 ET, the 76ers (+367) will visit the Clippers (-487) in a non-conference matchup. Los Angeles is favored by 10 points and the over/under line is 214.5.
Philadelphia has dropped two straight and is currently 8th in the Eastern Conference. The Clippers have won two in a row and are 4th in the West.
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Philadelphia 76ers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Los Angeles and Philadelphia, the 76ers have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 13 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Philadelphia is averaging 120 points compared to Los Angeles at 107.
- Across their three previous road games, Philadelphia has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 100 points per game.
- Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 2-1 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs. the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 115 points per game in these games.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the 76ers have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 6-4 straight up.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
Today, the 76ers are looking to snap a two-game losing streak after falling to the Lakers by a score of 101-94. Philadelphia covered the spread as 7.5-point underdogs in that game.
This season, the 76ers have an ATS record of 38-31 and are 19-15 ATS on the road. As underdogs, they are 11-14 ATS on the road and have covered the spread in their last two road games.
As the underdog, the 76ers have gone 7-19 straight-up this season. Today, they are 10-point underdogs. Against the spread as the underdog, they have gone 11-14.
Philadelphia’s O/U record for the season is 34-36, and the under has hit in their last eight games. On average, their games have finished with 226.6 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 214.5.
In the Eastern Conference, the 76ers are currently in 8th place with a record of 38-32. Against the East, they are 26-20 and 6-8 against other teams in the Atlantic Division. On the road, the 76ers are 17-17 compared to 21-15 at home.
When it comes to scoring, the 76ers are 15th in the league at 114.4 points per game. However, they have scored below the NBA average in 52.9% of their games this season. On the road, they are averaging 112.9 points per game.
Philadelphia has been one of the best teams at getting to the free-throw line this season, leading the league with 20.1 made free throws per game. In terms of pace, they are 20th in the league at 97.3 possessions per game.
So far this season, the 76ers have been a below-average three-point shooting team, hitting just 35% of their attempts (25th). In terms of overall field goal percentage, they are 22nd in the league at 46%.
Coming into today’s game, the 76ers’ defense is giving up an average of 112.2 points per contest. Inside the arc, the 76ers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.8% and 35.4% from three-point territory.
In Clippers games this season, the average over/under line has been 229 points, which is higher than today’s line of 214.5. The team’s O/U record for the season is 31-37-1, and their last two games have gone over the posted totals.
Los Angeles is 34-35 against the spread this season, including a 16-17 record at home. They have failed to cover the spread in three straight home games. As the favorite, the Clippers are 30-25 ATS this season.
The Clippers improved to 44-25 on the season with a 125-117 win over the Trail Blazers. They are currently in 4th place in the Western Conference and are the top team in the Pacific Division.
The Clippers’ last two wins have come on the road, and they are 22-14 on the road this season. In Western Conference play, they are 27-18 compared to 17-7 against non-conference opponents.
In their last game, the Clippers were favored by 14.5 points and won by eight. The O/U line for that game was 216 points.
This season, the Clippers have been a top-10 offense, averaging 116.6 points per game (12th). At home, they are scoring 116.1 points per game (15th).
Los Angeles has been one of the best three-point shooting teams in the league, hitting 38% of their shots from beyond the arc (3rd). Overall, they are shooting 49% from the field (6th).
When it comes to pace, the Clippers are 27th in the NBA at 96.7 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 20th with 25.7 per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Clippers’ defense is giving up an average of 112.5 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Clippers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.9% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.4% from downtown.
With the Clippers being favored by 10, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 114-106 in favor of the Clippers.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like 76ers (+10)
- Projecting a combined 220 points, we like the over
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- P.J. Tucker – Calf – Questionable
- Russell Westbrook – Hand – Out
- Norman Powell – Lower Leg – Questionable
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Kyle Lowry – Rest – Out
- Joel Embiid – Knee – Out
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
- De’Anthony Melton – Back – Out
- Kai Jones – Hamstring – Out
