The Los Angeles Clippers play host to the Golden State Warriors at the Intuit Dome in a crucial Play-In Tournament game on Wednesday. Here’s a Clippers vs. Warriors Prediction. This article will include a Clippers vs. Warriors Pick.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors have been in a real slump as they lost seven of their last eight games of the regular season but there was a lot to like about their 115-110 road defeat to the Clippers on Sunday. Stephen Curry played 29 minutes and led the team with 24 points, six rebounds and three assists on seven of 14 shooting; Charles Bassey added 16 points on five of six shooting off the bench, while Kristaps Porzingis chipped in with 12 points. As a team, the Warriors shot just 42 percent from the field and 11 of 39 from the 3-point line, but they were scrappy on the defensive end and were matching it with the Clippers until early in the fourth quarter, where the Clippers went on a 20-8 run to start to pull away.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers stumbled their way into the postseason with four losses in their last seven games overall, but they will be feeling pretty good about their chances in this matchup after beating the Warriors back on Sunday. Bennedict Mathurin led the team with 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists off the bench; John Collins added 18 points with nine rebounds on eight of 12 shooting, while Bogdan Bogdanovic chipped in with 17 points on six of nine shooting. As a team, the Clippers shot 47 percent from the field and 14 of 39 from the 3-point line as they found themselves in a real arm wrestle with the Warriors until the fourth quarter, where they pulled ahead by 12 points, which was just enough to hang on for the narrow win at home.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Warriors have lost each of their last 12 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have won each of their last nine home games against the Warriors.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games against the Warriors.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Warriors have won four of their last five games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Clippers have lost two of their last three games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in five of the Warriors’ last six games.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last seven night games between the Warriors and Clippers has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Warriors’ last six road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Clippers vs Warriors Prediction
The Warriors are still missing Jimmy Butler III, LJ Cryer and Moses Moody, with Quinten Post questionable, while the Clippers are still keeping an eye on Kawhi Leonard, who likely won’t be at 100 percent even if he does suit up. Neither team is anywhere near full strength for this meeting, but the Clippers beat the Warriors in three out of four meetings in the regular season and are clear favorites at home in this spot. The Warriors are more than capable of pulling off the upset, but they are the walking wounded right now, so I prefer a play on the Clippers at home in this spot.