Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Clippers (-742) will take on the Wizards (+511) in a non-conference matchup. Washington (9-37) is on a two-game win streak and is 14th in the Eastern Conference, while Los Angeles (30-15) is 4th in the West and favored by 12.
This game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington and can be seen on MNMT.
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Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over their previous five games against the Wizards, the Clippers have put together a record of 4-1. In the previous three head-head to matchups between the Clippers and Wizards, the Clippers have gone 3-0 vs. the spread with an average scoring differential of 7 points per game.
- In their last five road games, Los Angeles has averaged 116 points per game while allowing 109 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Washington has an ATS record of 5-0 while averaging 115 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 7-3.
- Los Angeles has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.
Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Today, the Clippers are favored by 12 points on the road against the Wizards. This season, they have been favored in 36 of their 45 games and have a record of 29-7 as the favorite. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +10.1 points per game.
Los Angeles’ ATS record for the season is 25-20, and they have gone 11-11 ATS on the road. The team’s straight-up road record is 11-11, and they are currently 9th in the Western Conference standings.
The Clippers are 21-24 on the O/U for the season, with an average over/under line of 229.9. In their games this season, the average combined scoring total has been 229.7.
In their last game, the Clippers lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 118-108. The O/U line for that game was 225.5, and LA was favored by 1.5 points going into the game.
So far this season, the Clippers have been one of the NBA’s most efficient offenses, ranking 5th in field goal percentage and 4th in true shooting percentage. They are also the top three-point shooting team in the league at 39%.
When it comes to scoring, the Clippers are averaging 117.9 points per game, which is 10th in the NBA. On the road, they are averaging 117.1 points per game.
When looking at their pace, the Clippers are 26th in the league at 97.2 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 18th in the NBA with an average of 26.2 per game.
At this time, the Clippers’ defense is positioned 8th in the NBA, permitting 111.8 points per game. Los Angeles’ defense is currently forcing 12.2 turnovers per game, which is 8th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 15th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.3 rejections per game.
Washington has won two straight games as the underdog and will be looking for another upset win today. As the underdog, the Wizards have a record of 9-34 this season.
In their most recent game, the Wizards defeated the Spurs by a score of 118-113. Washington was getting 4 points going into the game, and they have an ATS record of 22-24 this season.
The Wizards are 14th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 9-37. In non-conference games, they are 3-10 compared to 6-27 against the East.
On average, Washington’s games have finished with 239.1 points, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 237.5. The team’s last five games have all gone under the O/U line.
In the Eastern Conference, the Wizards are 5th in the Southeast Division. Their ATS record on the road is 16-9 compared to 6-15 at home.
At home, the Wizards are averaging 115.6 points per game compared to 114.8 on the road. Overall, they are 16th in the NBA in scoring at 115.2 points per game. In terms of pace, the Wizards are the fastest team in the league at 102.4 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Wizards are 14th in the NBA at 47%. However, they are just 25th in three-point shooting at 35%. In terms of free throws, Washington is 24th in attempts and 22nd in makes.
As a team, the Wizards are 9th in the league in assists, averaging 28 per game. In terms of offensive rebounding, they are 28th in the NBA.
Currently, the Wizards’ defense holds the 30th rank in the NBA, allowing 124.0 points per game. Inside the arc, the Wizards defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 56.6% and 37.4% from three-point territory.
Coming in as 12 point favorites, our projections have the Clippers picking up a 121-112 win.
Washington Wizards vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Wizards (+12)
- Our NBA model projects 233 points, and we suggest taking the under
Washington Wizards Injury Report
- Landry Shamet – Illness – Out
- Isaiah Livers – Hip – Out
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Ivica Zubac – Calf – Out
- Moussa Diabate – Hand – Out
