LA Clippers (18-13) vs. San Antonio Spurs (16-16)
December 31, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: San Antonio Spurs -3.5; Over/Under: +217.5
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The LA Clippers and San Antonio Spurs meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Frost Bank Center. Here’s a San Antonio Spurs vs LA Clippers Prediction. This article will include a San Antonio Spurs vs LA Clippers Pick.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers beat the Pelicans and Warriors, and they play the Thunder, Hawks, and Timberwolves next. The LA Clippers are averaging 109.4 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 107.2 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 24.2 points and 3.3 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 21.9 points and 6.4 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and Kevin Porter Jr. is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Nets, lost to the Timberwolves, and they play the Nuggets, Bulls, and Bucks next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 111.2 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 25.5 points and 10 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 15.8 points and 2.8 assists. Jeremy Sochan is the third double-digit scorer and Julian Champagnie is dishing 1.4 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
San Antonio Spurs vs LA Clippers Injury Report
The San Antonio Spurs don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Clippers are likely going to be without Kawhi Leonard, Terrance Mann, and PJ Tucker. Kawhi has yet to play this season, Mann missed yesterday’s game against the Pelicans, and Tucker isn’t with the Clippers and won’t play for the team.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last eight games against the Spurs.
- The Spurs have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Spurs’ last four games.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Clippers’ last five games as road underdogs has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Spurs’ last six games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
San Antonio Spurs vs LA Clippers Prediction
The Spurs are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re the healthier team at home with the rest advantage. The Spurs are also playing some of their best ball of the season, and you can see the confidence building. However, I’m not a fan of the Spurs in the favorite role. The Spurs are 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite. The Clippers have won 5 of their last 6 games, and they’re still the better team in this spot until proven otherwise. The Clippers have also won 8 straight games against the Spurs. Wrong team favored? Possibly. Give me the points anyway.
