The LA Clippers and Washington Wizards meet Monday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Wizards vs Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Wizards vs Clippers Pick.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers beat the Raptors and Wizards, and they play the Bulls next. The Clippers have won 12 of their last 14 games.
The LA Clippers are averaging 112.3 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 113.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 28.2 points and 6.3 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 25.6 points and 4.8 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and John Collins is grabbing 5 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 84.4 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.3 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Kings and Nuggets, and they play the Nuggets next. The Wizards have lost 35 of their last 47 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 112.6 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 123.9 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Alex Sarr is averaging 16.9 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Kyshawn George is averaging 14.9 points and 4.9 assists. Tre Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Bilal Coulibaly is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Clippers have lost four of their last five games as favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Wizards have won 10 of their last 11 day games at Capital One Arena following a road loss.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last five day games at Capital One Arena following a road loss.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last 15 games when playing with a rest advantage against the Wizards.
- The Wizards have lost each of their last eight day games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight day games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Clippers’ last 10 road games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Wizards’ last four home games against the Clippers following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Alex Sarr rank 1st amongst qualified players for steals + blocks per game (2.9) this season.
- Justin Champagnie ranks 20th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (11.2) this season.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- James Harden has recorded 33 games with 6+ assists this season – most of any player in the league.
- Kris Dunn has recorded 3+ steals in two consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-11.2).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (47.5).
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (23.6).
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (40.2).
Wizards vs Clippers Injury Report
The Wizards are without Cam Whitmore, Bilal Coulibaly, Tristan Vukcevic, and Trae Young.
The Clippers will be without Bradley Beal, Derrick Jones Jr., Kawhi Leonard, and Bogdan Bogdanovic.
Wizards vs Clippers Prediction
I’m not excited to lay big numbers with the Clippers when they’re this banged up, but they’re 8-2 SU and 7-3 ATS on the season. This is the best the Clippers have looked all season. The Wizards don’t win games, and they’re 16-25 ATS on the year. You don’t make money backing the Wizards. The Clippers are 9-1 SU and ATS in the last 10 games against the Wizards. That includes a 14-point win five days ago. This is a spot where you just fade the Wizards and forget it. I’ll lay the chalk with the Clippers on Monday afternoon.