The Los Angeles Clippers and the New York Knicks collide at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night. Here’s a Knicks vs Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs Clippers Pick.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Clippers were really struggling at the start of the season, but they are now one of the hottest teams in the league. They have now won seven of their last eight games after outlasting the Warriors in a 103-102 win on Monday. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 24 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, Kobe Sanders added 20 points on nine of 16 shooting while John Collins chipped in with 18 points and four blocks on seven of 12 shooting. As a team, the Clippers shot 48 percent from the field and 10 of 29 from the 3-point line as they got off to a great start and looked to be in full control after dominated the third quarter to take a 14-point lead. This proved to be crucial in the end as the Warriors rallied to cut the lead to just one point, before the Clippers escaped with the narrow win.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have gone cold all of a sudden as they are now on a four-game losing streak after getting smashed by the Pistons in a 121-90 road defeat on Monday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 25 points on 10 of 21 shooting, Miles McBride added 17 points on six of nine shooting off the bench while Miak Bridges chipped in with 10 points, but no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Knicks shot just 42 percent from the field and 13 of 30 from the 3-point line, which was enough to stay within striking distance in the first half. However, the Knicks’ poor shooting cost them in the second half where they got outscored by 57-36 to suffer one of their worst defeats of the season. Karl-Anthony Towns had a quiet game as he scored just six points, OG Anunoby finished with just five points, while Jalen Brunson finished with zero assists and six turnovers.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 12 home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Clippers have lost 11 of their last 12 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last seven home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven road games following a home win.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last three games as favorites.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Knicks’ last seven games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Clippers’ last eight road games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Knicks’ last eight games against the Clippers following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (11.5) this season.
- OG Anunoby ranks 4th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.8) this season.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Kawhi Leonard ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FT% (96.1%) this season.
- Ivica Zubac ranks 4th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (11.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 3rd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.3).
- The Knicks rank 3rd in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (15.3).
- 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 (84.5%).
Knicks vs Clippers Prediction
The Clippers are still missing Bradley Beal, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Derrick Jones Jr with James Harden listed as questionable, while the Knicks have ruled out Landry Shamet and Josh Hart. The Knicks open as favorites at home, which is understandable, but they have looked terrible over their past four games compared to the Clippers who have suddenly become one of the hottest teams in the league. The Clippers could be missing Harden for this one, but if he is able to suit up, I like the Clippers with the points in a game they could win outright.