Los Angeles Clippers vs Brooklyn Nets Preview
At 3:30 ET, the Clippers (-590) will host the Nets (+430) in a non-conference matchup. Los Angeles is favored by 11 points, and the over/under line is set at 226.5.
Los Angeles (26-14) is 4th in the Western Conference and 1st in the Pacific Division. Brooklyn (17-24) is 11th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Atlantic Division. This game will take place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and can be seen on BSSC.
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Brooklyn Nets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Nets and Clippers did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Nets have a record of 2-1. The Nets also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 212 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Nets offense has averaged 107 points per game while allowing an average of 114. Brooklyn posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 1-9 ATS.
- Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 119 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-1-1.
- As the betting favorite, the Clippers have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
The Nets have an O/U record of 21-20 on the season, and their games have averaged 229.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 226.5, and 25 of their games have had higher O/U lines than that.
Against the spread, Brooklyn is 20-19 this season, including an 8-13 ATS mark on the road. As the underdog, they are 11-13 ATS and have failed to cover the spread in their last four games as the favorite.
In their most recent game, the Nets took down the Lakers by a score of 130-112. They were 7.5-point underdogs going into the game and easily covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 227.5.
Currently, Brooklyn is 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 17-24. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 4th place. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 13-13 compared to 4-11 in non-conference games.
The Nets’ offense has been below the NBA scoring average in 53.7% of their games this season. On the road, they are averaging 112.7 points per game (19th). For the season, they are 19th in scoring at 114.2 points per game.
Brooklyn is 27th in field goal percentage this season at 45%. In terms of pace, they are 23rd in the NBA at 97.9 possessions per game. In terms of two-point shooting, the Nets are 24th in the league at 52%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Nets are 7th in both three-point attempts and makes per game. For the season, they are shooting 36% from beyond the arc (16th).
On the defensive side, Nets is currently hovering around the NBA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 115.5 points per game. Opponents are hitting 52.7% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.8% of their three-point attempts.
In Clippers’ games this season, the average over/under line has been 229.7, which is higher than today’s line of 226.5. Their games have averaged 229.6 points per game.
LA has an O/U record of 18-22 this season, and their last game vs. the Thunder went over the line of 240. The Clippers won the game by a score of 128-117.
For the season, the Clippers have an ATS record of 21-19, and they have covered the spread in their last two games as the favorite. As the favorite, their record is 26-6, and they have gone 20-12 vs. the spread as the favorite.
Currently, the Clippers are favored by 11 points against the Nets. This season, they have been favored in 32 of their 40 games. As the favorite, they have a scoring margin of +10.3 points per game.
In the Western Conference, the Clippers are in 4th place with a record of 26-14. In Pacific Division play, they are 6-3 and are 20-11 against other Western Conference teams. At home, the Clippers have won six straight games and are 17-4 overall.
At home, the Clippers are averaging 118.0 points per game, which is 11th in the league. Overall, they are 9th in scoring at 117.6 points per game. In terms of pace, the Clippers are 26th in the NBA at 97 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 55.0% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 5th in the league at 49%. Additionally, the Clippers are 4th in true shooting percentage.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Clippers are the top-ranked team in the NBA at 39%. In terms of three-point attempts, they are 18th in the league. In terms of free throw shooting, the Clippers are 15th in attempts and 13th in made free throws.
So far this season, the Clippers defense has been performing well, ranking 10th in the NBA at 112.0 points allowed per contest. Opponents are hitting 53.3% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.2% of their three-point attempts.
With a 11-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Clippers to secure a 118-109 victory.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Nets (+11)
- Projecting a combined 227 points, we like the over
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Ivica Zubac – Calf – Out
- Moussa Diabate – Hand – Out
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Lower Back – Out
- Day’Ron Sharpe – Knee – Out
- Dariq Whitehead – Shin – Out
