Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview
The Clippers and Nets are set to face off at 7:30 ET on YES. The Nets will host the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
The Clippers are the favorites in this non-conference matchup against the Nets. The over/under for the game is set at 229 points. Check out BetCoco for Brooklyn Nets – Los Angeles Clippers odds
Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Heading into this week’s matchup, the Clippers have the edge in their recent matchups against Brooklyn, going 2-1. In the last three games Los Angeles is averaging 113 points per game compared to 114 for the Nets.
- Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 0-5 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-4. The team averaged 115 points per game in these games.
- In their last ten games at home, the Nets have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 112 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Brooklyn has an ATS mark of 2-0-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Clippers have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Facing off against the Nets, the Clippers are looking to secure a winning record, with their current record sitting at 3-3. Throughout their six games, the Clippers have posted a 2-2 record against Western Conference opponents, while going 1-1 in non-conference matchups.
Against the spread, Los Angeles is .500 so far this season with a mark of 3-3 ATS. This season, Los Angeles has a 3-1 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 0-2 as underdogs.
The Clippers have recorded an 4-2-0 in terms of their over/under record for this season. Across the games they’ve played, the combined scoring average is 234.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 225.5.
In their most recent game, the Clippers’ offense concluded with only 97 points against the Knicks. Throughout the game, they made 11/32 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 49.3%. Leading the Clippers in scoring vs. the Knicks was Kawhi Leonard with his 18 points. James Harden also added 17 points for the Clippers.
Coming into today’s game, the Clippers’ defense is giving up an average of 109.5 points per contest. In the current season, the Clippers defense has excelled, sitting 9thth in the NBA by allowing 109.5 points per game.
The Nets can return to .500 with a win over the Clippers, given their current overall season record of 3-4. At this time, the team’s rank is 10th in the Eastern Conference, and they are also 5th in the Atlantic division.
The Nets remain undefeated against the spread, arriving with an ATS record of 6-0. With their undefeated ATS record, the Nets have a +3.2 scoring margin on the road and -5.0 at home.
With more than half of the Nets’ games exceeding the over/under lines, their over/under record stands at 5-2-0. The average over/under line in their games stands at 225.8, and their differential vs. the over/under line this season is 9.6.
Brooklyn’s offense had a good outing, putting up 125 points against the Bucks. They achieved a 48.5% field goal percentage and went 11/13 from the free-throw line. The Nets offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 40.1 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 38% of their looks from outside this season.
Currently, the Nets’ defense holds the 24thth rank in the NBA, allowing 117.9 points per game. Brooklyn’s defense has been playing well, ranking 24thth in the NBA with 117.9 points allowed per game.
Our projections indicate that the Clippers should come out top with a projected score of 108-103.
Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- The Clippers should also cover at -4.5
- Our NBA model projects 211 points, and we suggest taking the under
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Lonnie Walker IV – Knee – Probable
- Cameron Johnson – Calf – Doubtful
- Nicolas Claxton – Ankle – Out
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Mason Plumlee – Knee – Out
- Terance Mann – Ankle – Questionable
- Brandon Boston Jr. – Quadriceps – Out
