The Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers duke it out at the Intuit Dome on Sunday night. 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 funk as they’ve dropped six of their last seven games overall and they will be hoping to snap a two-game skid after getting beaten by the Kings in a 124-118 loss on Friday. Brandin Podziemski led the team with 30 points on nine of 15 shooting, De’Anthony Melton added 17 points off the bench, and Kristaps Porzingis and Stephen Curry scored 11 points each. As a team, the Warriors shot 48 percent from the field and 14 of 36 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 38 points in the third quarter to overcome an early 15-point deficit to lead by 10 points, but that still wasn’t enough to get the job done as the Warriors leaked 42 points in the fourth quarter to allow the Kings off the hook in the end.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have cooled off a bit recently as they’ve dropped four of their last six games overall and they will be looking to avoid a third straight defeat after getting trounced by the Trail Blazers in a 116-97 road defeat on Friday. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 24 points, eight rebounds and five assists; Brook Lopez added 21 points; and Darius Garland scored 16 points with seven assists while Jordan Miller chipped in with 15 points off the bench. As a team, the Clippers shot 43 percent from the field and 13 of 40 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start and had to work hard to claw their way back into the contest with 33 points in the third quarter, only to go ice-cold and score just 13 points in the fourth quarter to see the Trail Blazers run away with the game at the end.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Warriors have lost each of their last 11 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have won each of their last eight home games against the Warriors.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against the Warriors.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Warriors have won each of their last four games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Clippers have lost four of their last five games as home favorites following a road loss.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Warriors’ last five games.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games against Warriors teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last six night games between the Warriors and Clippers has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Warriors’ last seven road games following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Darius Garland ranks T23rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (2.8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (23.7).
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for free throw percentage this season (82.2%).
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (44.2).
- The Warriors rank 2nd in the league for steals per game this season (9.8).
Clippers vs Warriors Prediction
The Warriors are still missing Quinten Post, LJ Cryer and Moses Moody, while the Clippers have ruled out Isaiah Jackson, with Kawhi Leonard listed as a game-time decision due to an ankle injury. The Warriors have been in terrible shape and they hit rock bottom with a poor loss to the lowly Kings on Friday. The Clippers haven’t been at their best as they’ve dropped their last two games, but this looks like a good spot for the Clippers to bounce back and get a win and cover at home.