LA Clippers (41-31) vs. Brooklyn Nets (23-50)
March 28, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Brooklyn Nets +13; Over/Under: 214.5
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The LA Clippers and Brooklyn Nets meet on Friday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Nets vs Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Nets vs Clippers Pick.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers beat the Knicks, lost to the Thunder, and they play the Cavs, Magic, and Pelicans next. The Clippers have won nine of their last 11 games and are currently in the sixth seed in the West.
The LA Clippers are averaging 111.8 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 108.5 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 22.7 points and 3.4 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 22.5 points and 5.8 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard is the third double-digit scorer, and Ivica Zubac is grabbing 12.5 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Mavs and Raptors, and they play the Wizards, Timberwolves, and Raptors next. The Nets have lost 15 of their last 17 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 105.3 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 111.5 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 18.9 points and 4.3 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Nets have won each of their last seven home games on the first leg of a back-to-back after losing as favorites.
- The Clippers have lost four of their last five road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games following a win.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Nets have lost 10 of their last 11 home games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last 10 home games following a home loss.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for field goals made per game this season (37.7).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (25.5).
- The Clippers rank 2nd in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (42.0).
- The Clippers rank 2nd in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (63.9%).
Nets vs Clippers Injury Report
The Nets will be Cam Thomas and Day’Ron Sharpe. Ziaire Williams, Trendon Watford, and Noah Clowney are questionable.
The Clippers will be without Jordan Miller and Seth Lundy.
Nets vs Clippers Prediction
The Clippers could make light work of the Nets and did back in January, where they won 126-67. The Clippers are quietly playing their best ball of the season, and they’re currently out of the play-in tournament, which is huge, given the age and health status of their key players. That potential rest is crucial.
However, this is a ton of points to throw out there, and this is a look ahead spot for the Clippers with the Cavs on deck. This will be just the seventh time this season where the Clippers are a double-digit favorite. Also, while the Nets aren’t winning games, they have covered seven of their last 10 games. That’s all I care about. Give me the Nets and the points.
