Los Angeles Clippers vs Washington Wizards Preview
In a non-conference matchup, the Clippers (-1375) are favored by 15.5 over the Wizards (+790). The over/under is currently at 239.5.
Washington comes into the game with a 9-50 record, while the Clippers are 37-20. The Wizards have lost 13 straight, and the Clippers have dropped their last two.
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Washington Wizards Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Wizards and Clippers did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Clippers have the leg up at 3-0. The Clippers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 216 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Washington has a 0-5 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 115 points per game while allowing 131. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Through their last three home contests, the Clippers offense has averaged 112 points per game while allowing an average of 116. Los Angeles posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
- The last five games that Los Angeles was favored, they have an ATS mark of 0-5 while going 2-3 straight up.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Washington Wizards Prediction
This season, the Wizards have an average over/under line of 240.6 points, which is higher than today’s line of 239.5. In their games this year, the average combined scoring total is 239 points.
Washington’s O/U record for the season is 28-31, and 26 of their games have had lower O/U lines than today’s. In their most recent game against the Lakers, the teams combined for 265 points, surpassing the O/U line of 244.
As the underdog, the Wizards have lost 13 straight games and are 9-47 as the underdog this season. Today, they are 15.5-point underdogs and have a scoring differential of -9.9 points per game as the underdog.
Against the spread, the Wizards have covered in three straight games as the underdog. On the road, they have an ATS record of 20-11 compared to 8-19 at home.
Washington’s overall record this season is 9-50, which is 15th in the Eastern Conference. In their most recent game, they lost to the Lakers by a score of 134-131. The Wizards covered the spread as 10.5-point underdogs.
When it comes to scoring, the Wizards are 16th in the league with an average of 114.6 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 115.3 points compared to 113.8 at home. In terms of outscoring the NBA scoring average, they have done so in 47.5% of their games this season.
Washington has been one of the most efficient teams inside the arc, ranking 6th in two-point field goals made per game. Overall, they are shooting 47% from the field, which is 18th in the league. From three-point range, they are 26th in the NBA at 35%.
As the fastest-paced team in the league, the Wizards are averaging 102.9 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 9th in the NBA at 28.2 per game. When it comes to offensive rebounds, Washington is 26th in the league.
Coming into today’s game, the Wizards’ defense is giving up an average of 124.4 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Wizards are causing 13.6 turnovers per game, ranking 21st in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 13th in rejections, averaging 5.3 blocked shots each game.
Today, the Clippers are favored by 15.5 points against the Wizards. This season, the Clippers have been favored in 46 of their 57 games and have gone 35-11 straight-up and 26-20 against the spread.
Los Angeles’ ATS record for the season is 29-28, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last five games. At home, the Clippers are 14-14 ATS, while going 15-14 ATS on the road.
The Clippers are 37-20 overall this season, which is good for 4th place in the Western Conference. In the Pacific Division, they are in 1st place. In their last game, the Clippers lost to the Lakers by a score of 116-112.
On average, the Clippers’ games have finished with 230.4 points this season, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 239.5. The team’s O/U record for the season is 24-32-1, and the under has hit in their last three games.
In non-conference games, the Clippers are 14-4 compared to 23-16 against Western Conference opponents. At home, the Clippers are 20-8, and they are 14-14 ATS at home.
So far this season, the Clippers have been a better offensive team on the road than at home. Overall, they are 10th in the league in scoring at 117.5 points per game. However, at home, they are averaging 116.7 points compared to 118.2 on the road.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Clippers are one of the top teams in the league. They are 3rd in three-point shooting percentage at 39% and have made an average of 13 threes per game.
Overall, the Clippers are 7th in field goal percentage at 49%. In terms of pace, they are 26th in the league at 97.3 possessions per game.
The Clippers’ defense is presently ranked 10th in the league, allowing an average of 112.9 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Clippers are causing 12.3 turnovers per game, ranking 8th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 17th in rejections, averaging 5 blocked shots each game.
Based on projections, we have the Clippers coming out on top by a score of 131-101.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Washington Wizards Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- The Clippers should also cover at -15.5
- Our NBA model projects 232 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Paul George – Knee – Questionable
- Ivica Zubac – Illness – Questionable
Washington Wizards Injury Report
- Isaiah Livers – Hip – Out
- Bilal Coulibaly – Pelvis – Out
