The Washington Wizards (11-18) visit Crypto.com Arena Saturday to face the LA Clippers (17-14). Tip from Los Angeles is set for 4 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wizards vs. Clippers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Wizards lost 141-128 to the Denver Nuggets Wednesday, failing to cover as 11-point road underdogs. That pushed their against-the-spread (ATS) record to 10-16-3 as they’ve failed to cover 4 straight games and are just 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10. Washington is just 3-11 straight up on the road this season as well.
The Clippers lost 111-95 to the Phoenix Suns Thursday and failed to cover as 6.5-point home underdogs. The Clippers’ offense has struggled as of late and scored just 37 in the 1st half against the Suns. LA is 5-5 ATS over its last 10 games and snapped a 4-game covering streak with Thursday’s loss.
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Wizards at Clippers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:43 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wizards +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Clippers -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +6.5 (-110) | Clippers -6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Wizards at Clippers key injuries
Wizards
- G Bradley Beal (hamstring) questionable
- F Rui Hachimura (ankle) out
Clippers
- G/F Paul George (knee) questionable
- G Reggie Jackson (Achilles) questionable
- G Norman Powell (groin) out
- C Ivica Zubac (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Wizards at Clippers picks and predictions
Prediction
Clippers 114, Wizards 105
Moneyline
PASS.
The Clippers (-250) are just 9-7 at home, and while the moneyline is justified, it doesn’t pose any value.
Against the spread
BET CLIPPERS -6.5 (-110).
The Clippers have been surging as of late, winning 3 of their last 4 and covering 4 of their last 5. The return of F Kawhi Leonard has aided their recent play as they’ve covered the last 3 games in which he’s played.
The Wizards have been awful on the road, posting just a 3-11 straight-up record. Washington is just 5-7-2 ATS as the road team as well.
Considering they could be without their top scoring option, Beal, or he may at least not be at 100%, I would back the CLIPPERS -6.5 (-110).
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 222.5 (-115).
The Clippers are 11-20 O/U this season and have a couple of the best defensive forwards in the NBA. They’ve gone Under the projected total in 3 straight games.
With George and Beal both questionable, each team’s best scorer could be limited. The Wizards and Clippers rank 19th and 24th in pace respectively which suggests this game will be played at a slower tempo.
Considering how the Clippers have played this season and the expected pace of this game, back the UNDER 22.5 (-115).
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