Golden State Warriors (10-2) vs. LA Clippers (6-7)
November 18, 2024 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: LA Clippers +2.5; Over/Under: +222
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The Golden State Warriors pay a visit to the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome on Monday night. Here’s a LA Clippers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction. This article will include an LA Clippers vs Golden State Warriors Pick.
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors have been on fire as they’ve reeled off 10 wins from their first 12 games and they will be gunning for a fourth straight victory after beating the Grizzlies in a 123-118 home win on Friday. Buddy Hield led the team in scoring with 18 points off the bench, Moses Moody added 14 points while Draymond Green and Stephen Curry chipped in with 13 points apiece.
As a team, the Warriors shot 43 percent from the field and 19 of 46 from the 3-point line as they set the tone defensively by holding the Grizzlies to just 20 points in the second quarter before the Warriors poured in 38 points in the third quarter to lead by as many as 24 points at one stage. The Warriors will meet the Hawks after this one.
Los Angeles Clippers
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers haven’t been at their best as they’ve lost six of their last 11 games, but they will be feeling much better after snapping a three-game losing streak with a 116-105 win over the Jazz last night. Ivica Zubac led the team in scoring with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and two blocks, James Harden added 20 points with 11 assists while Norman Powell chipped in with 18 points.
As a team, the Clippers shot 48 percent from the field and 11 of 40 from the 3-point line as they dominated right from the start, outscoring the Jazz by 66-45 in the first half, which allowed them to cruise the rest of the way and even rest a couple starters early. The Clippers will face the Magic following this game.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Warriors have won each of their last 11 road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in each of their last five games as road favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as home underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Warriors’ last seven games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the last seven Monday games between the Warriors and Clippers has gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 29th in the league for turnover percentage this season (14.7%).
- The Clippers rank 28th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (10.1).
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (30.3).
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (30.5%).
LA Clippers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
The Warriors could be missing a couple key players with Kevon Looney and Stephen Curry both listed as questionable, while the Clippers are still playing without Kawhi Leonard. The Warriors have been one of the form teams in the league and they have the advantage of extra rest as they haven’t played since Friday, compared to the Clippers who are playing their second game of a back-to-back set. It wouldn’t surprise me if the Clippers pulled off the minor upset at home, but I think the Warriors can get the job done whether Curry suits up or not.
