The San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Clippers duke it out at the Intuit Dome on Thursday night. Here’s a Clippers vs. Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Clippers vs. Spurs Pick.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs have been on fire as they’ve won 26 of their last 28 games overall and they will be eager to build on their current 10-game win streak after blowing past the slumping Warriors in a 127-113 road win last night. Victor Wembanyama led the team with 41 points, 18 rebounds and three blocks on 16 of 22 shooting; Julian Champagnie and Stephon Castle each scored 15 points, while Harrison Barnes chipped in with 13 points. As a team, the Spurs shot 47 percent from the field and 15 of 47 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 70 points in the first half to lead by as many as 26 points before they pulled most of their starters early and allowed the reserve players to run riot.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers were enjoying a five-game win streak before they got stopped in their tracks by the Trail Blazers in a 114-104 loss on Tuesday night. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 23 points, eight rebounds and three assists; Darius Garland added 20 points; Brook Lopez scored 18 points; while John Collins chipped in with 17 points on seven of eight shooting. As a team, the Clippers shot 50 percent from the field and 10 of 30 from the 3-point line as they got off to a sluggish start and could only score 15 points in the second quarter to trail by as many as 19 points. We kept waiting for the Clippers to go on one of their lengthy runs to climb back into the contest but it just wasn’t to be on a cold shooting night. Bennedict Mathurin had a night to forget as he shot just two of seven from the field for his four points off the bench.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won six of their last eight games as home underdogs against the Spurs.
- The Spurs have lost eight of their last nine Thursday games against Clippers teams that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last 11 games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Spurs have won each of their last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Clippers have lost five of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last six games as road favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Spurs’ last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Clippers’ last four games as underdogs following a home loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Kawhi Leonard is one of only two qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (6.4) and free-throw percentage (89.9%) this season.
- John Collins ranks 1st amongst qualified Centers for 3P% (41.1%) this season.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Victor Wembanyama ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per game (3.1) this season.
- Stephon Castle is one of only five players to have recorded a 40+ point triple-double 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 (82.3%).
- The Spurs rank tied for 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (16.5).
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for H1 points per game this season (62.0).
Clippers vs Spurs Prediction
The Spurs are keeping an eye on Luke Kornet, who is questionable, while the Clippers have ruled out Bradley Beal and Isaiah Jackson once again. These teams have already met twice in March and it was the Spurs who won both games by four points, so we could be in for another close contest here. The Spurs are playing their second game of a back-to-back set, but they were able to pull their starters early last night and I think they will be fresh enough to continue their hot streak with a win and cover at this short line.