LA Clippers (11-8) vs. Washington Wizards (2-14)
November 27, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Wizards +10.5; Over/Under: +220
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The LA Clippers and Washington Wizards meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs LA Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs LA Clippers Pick.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers beat the 76ers, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Timberwolves, Nuggets, and Trail Blazers next. The LA Clippers are averaging 108.7 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 107.6 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 23.3 points and 3.1 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 20.5 points and 7.3 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick Jones Jr. is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Bulls and Pacers, and they play the Bucks, and Cavs next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.5 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 122.9 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21.2 points and 2.3 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 16.7 points and 1.9 assists. Bilal Coulibaly is the third double-digit scorer, and Jonas Valanciunas is grabbing 7.9 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 20 night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Clippers have won each of their last 14 games when playing with a rest advantage against the Wizards.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last six games against the Wizards.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Clippers teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Clippers’ last nine road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Wizards’ last six Wednesday games has gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (123.2).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-14.7).
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for Q1 opponent points per game this season (25.8).
- The Clippers rank 2nd in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (41.2).
Washington Wizards vs LA Clippers Prediction
I’m not excited to lay double-digit chalk with the LA Clippers, especially on the road, but this line has more to do with the Wizards than anything else. The Washington Wizards have just two wins, they play zero defense, and they’re 4-11-1 ATS on the season despite being big underdogs nightly. Again, this is more of a fade of the Wizards than support of the Clippers. I want nothing to do with the Wizards. Clippers it is.
