The Philadelphia 76ers play host to the Los Angeles Clippers at the Wells Fargo Center on Sunday night. Here’s a Philadelphia 76ers vs LA Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia 76ers vs LA Clippers Pick.
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers have been in fine form as they’ve won eight of their last 11 games overall and they will be eager to build on their current four-game win streak after routing the Kings in a 104-88 win on Friday. James Harden led the team with 22 points, six rebounds, nine assists, and three steals, Derrick Jones Jr added 17 points while Ivica Zubac chipped in with 10 points, 15 rebounds, and four assists.
As a team, the Clippers shot 41 percent from the field and 10 of 42 from the 3-point line, but this win was all about their defense as they were always in control after restricting the Kings to a season-low 29 points in the first half. Kris Dunn had a rough game as he scored just five points on two of 11 shooting while battling foul trouble. The Clippers will meet the Celtics after this game.
Philadelphia 76ers
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers have been in terrible shape as they’ve lost 10 of their last 12 games but they will be feeling so much better after snapping a five-game slide with a 113-98 win over the Nets on Friday. Jared McCain led the team with 30 points on 11 of 20 shooting, Tyrese Maxey added 26 points with five assists and four steals while Kelly Oubre Jr chipped in with 11 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks.
As a team, the 76ers shot 44 percent from the field and 16 of 43 from the 3-point line as they used a strong start to take the early lead, but they couldn’t gain any separation until the fourth quarter where they poured in 34 points to come away with the much-needed win.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last 12 road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The 76ers have lost each of their last nine night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last 10 road games following a home win.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Clippers’ last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the 76ers’ last seven night games against the Clippers following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers vs LA Clippers Prediction
The Clippers are still shorthanded with Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell still out, while the 76ers are still missing Paul George, Kyle Lowry, and Joel Embiid. The Clippers come into this game as one of the hottest teams in the league and they looked outstanding in their dominant win over the Kings in their last outing, so I would be surprised if they laid an egg and lost to this depleted 76ers squad. Both teams are banged up right now, but based on recent form, I see plenty of value with the Clippers in this spot.