The Los Angeles Clippers (22-24) travel to Wells Fargo Center Friday to take on the Philadelphia 76ers (26-18). Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Clippers vs. 76ers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Clippers come into this game following an overtime loss at Denver Nuggets Wednesday. Los Angeles has covered the spread in four of its last six games and is 21-25 against the spread (ATS) on the season. The Clippers are led by their defense and allow the third-lowest percentage from deep in the league.
The Sixers have covered eight of their last 10 games, but remain unprofitable at 22-21-1 ATS. MVP candidate C Joel Embiid has this team sitting fifth in the Eastern Conference, although they’re just 10-9 at home.
Clippers at 76ers odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Clippers +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | 76ers -475 (bet $475 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +8.5 (-112) | 76ers -8.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 213.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Clippers at 76ers key injuries
Clippers
- F Marcus Morris (personal reasons) questionable
- F Paul George (elbow) out
- F Nicolas Batum (health and safety protocols) questionable
76ers
- G Seth Curry (ankle) questionable
- G Danny Green (hip) out
- G Shake Milton (back) out
- F Matisse Thybulle (shoulder) out
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Clippers at 76ers odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
76ers 107, Clippers 103
Money line
PASS on the money line with a slight “lean” to the Clippers (+340).
They’ve shown they can defend against elite big men, losing by just 2 points in overtime to the Nuggets Wednesday and beating them Jan. 11, and they’re in a good position to pull off an upset Friday.
I’d rather look towards the spread for value though.
Against the spread
BET on the CLIPPERS +8.5 (-110).
One huge factor in this game will be free throws. The Sixers average the second-most free throws made per game.
That bodes well for the Clippers who allow the lowest free throw attempt rate to opponents. The Clippers have the size, depth and speed to match up with Embiid as well.
Considering they have the sixth-best defense rating, even if the Sixers manage the victory, the Clippers should be able to hold this game close.
Over/Under
“LEAN” to the UNDER 213.5 (-110).
The Sixers play at the fifth slowest pace in the NBA.
Unlike many teams, they prefer a half-court offense that’s run through Embiid. With a top scorer like Curry also potentially sidelined, the Sixers could be down a few key scorers.
Similarly, if both Morris and Batum are not active, the Clippers may struggle to find scoring of their own and they already rank 25th in points per game.
Lastly, the Sixers have been one of the least profitable O/U teams this season with a 17-25-2 O/U record. The Clippers are 20-26 O/U this season.
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