Clippers vs Knicks Prediction 3/7/25 NBA Picks Today

The Los Angeles Clippers play host to the New York Knicks at the Intuit Dome on Friday night. Here’s a Clippers vs Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Clippers vs Knicks Pick.

The New York Knicks have been in decent shape as they’ve won six of their last 10 games overall. But they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat in this one after coming up painfully short to the Lakers in a 113-109 overtime loss last night. Jalen Brunson led the team with 39 points and 10 assists, OG Anunoby added 20 points while Josh Hart chipped in with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and four steals. As a team, the Knicks shot 39 percent from the field and 10 of 43 from the 3-point line as they controlled the Lakers for most of the contest to lead by as many as 13 points. But they never put the Lakers away and it cost them in overtime where they came up just short. The Knicks were right in the contest until Jalen Brunson left the game with a sprained left ankle. The Knicks will take on the Kings after this game.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have been doing it tough lately as they’ve lost six of their last eight games overall. But they will be feeling better after putting a halt to a three-game skid with a 123-115 win over the Pistons on Wednesday. James Harden led the team with 50 points and five assists on 14 of 24 shooting, Bogdan Bogdanovic added 23 points while Ivica Zubac chipped in with 22 points but no other player scored more than eight points. As a team, the Clippers shot 55 percent from the field and 13 of 24 from the 3-point line which is solid numbers. But the Clippers really didn’t get any separation until the fourth quarter where they went on a 23-11 run to pull away and earn the much-needed win at home. The Clippers will play against the Kings, Pelicans, and Heat following this one.

Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win

• The Clippers have won each of their last seven home games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Knicks have lost 18 of their last 21 games against Clippers teams that held a winning record.
• The home team has covered the spread in each of the Clippers’ last 11 games.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Knicks have won four of their last five games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
• The Clippers have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
• The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last four games following an overtime loss.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Clippers rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.7).
• The Clippers rank 2nd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (9.9).
• The Knicks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (37.4%).
• The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q2 points per game this season (30.6).

The Knicks are still shorthanded with Precious Achiuwa and Mitchell Robinson listed as day-to-day, while the Clippers will again be missing Ben Simmons and Norman Powell. The Knicks come into this meeting as the team is clearly in better form, but they are playing their second game of a back-to-back set and are now without Jalen Brunson, who has been sensational for them. This opens the door for the Clippers to take advantage, but they were in terrible form before their win over the Pistons, so I don’t think they should be so heavily favored here. Sure, the Clippers should be good enough to get the win, but I think the Knicks hang around and keep this to single digits.

Peter Tran's Free Pick: NY Knicks +8.5

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