New York Knicks vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Clippers versus the Knicks? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MSG. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY.
The Clippers are the favored team in this non-conference contest against the Knicks. The game’s over/under currently sits at 227 points. Check out BetCoco for New York Knicks – Los Angeles Clippers odds
New York Knicks vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Knicks have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. Looking back over the previous three times that the Clippers and Knicks have faced off, they have combined to average 224 points per game and have an over/under record of 1-2.
- Through their last five road games, Los Angeles has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 119 points per game.
- Across the Knicks last ten home games, the team averaged 100 points per game while allowing 102. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 4-6 straight-up.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Knicks have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
- The Clippers have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
New York Knicks vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Heading into today’s game, the Clippers aim to prevent dropping to .500, holding a current record of 3-2 through five games. In the Western Conference, the Clippers currently rank 6th, while in the Pacific division, they hold the 2nd position.
Los Angeles have an above .500 record against the spread, sitting at 3-2 ATS. The Clippers have yet to cover the spread on the road, but are 3-0 at home vs. the spread.
The Clippers, with a current record of 4-1-0, have an average over/under line of 225.9 in their games this season. Their differential against the over/under line stands at 4.7.
On offense, Los Angeles is currently averaging 121.4 points per game (3rd in the NBA), 102.4 possessions per game (21st in the league), and a 50% field goal percentage (13th in the NBA) during the 2023-2024 season.
Los Angeles’ defense comes into the game, allowing an average of 109.2 points per game, ranking 8th in the league. They also have an average of 11.2 steals per game, ranking 18th, and 4.6 blocked shots per game, ranking 21st.
The Knicks head into today’s action with an overall record of 2-4 and have gone 1-2 over their previous three games. Currently, in the Eastern Conference, the team is ranked 11th, and they are 5th in the Atlantic division.
Presently, New York boasts an ATS record of 4-2, which is above .500 against the spread. New York has gone 2-1 against the spread this season when they are the favorites, and they are 2-1 when playing as underdogs.
New York currently holds an over/under record of 1-5-0, and they have seen four consecutive games staying below the over/under lines. Their games have currently averaged 212.0 points per game and the average over/under line so far is 220.4.
On offense, New York is currently ranked 21st in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 39%. They also rank 30th in the league, averaging 103.3 points per game. Additionally, the Knicks have the third highest free throw attempts per game in the NBA, with an average of 25.3 attempts per game.
On defense, the Knicks rank 13th in the NBA with a defensive effective field goal percentage allowed of 52.1. They also rank 2nd in the league in points allowed per game, with an average of 103.3. However, their performance in terms of blocked shots is not as strong, as they rank 23rd in the NBA with an average of 2.3 blocked shots per game.
Our projections indicate that the Clippers should come out top with a projected score of 108-102.
New York Knicks vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- The Clippers should also cover at -2
- Our NBA model projects 210 points, and we suggest taking the under
New York Knicks Injury Report
- RJ Barrett – Knee – Questionable
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Terance Mann – Ankle – Out
- Brandon Boston Jr. – Quadriceps – Out
