For Chase Center’s home opener, the Warriors will host the Clippers on Thursday, Oct. 21, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck!
We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on Tipico Sportsbook.
The game tips off at 7 p.m. PT and can be seen on TNT. For everything else you need to know about the contest, including lineups and injury reports, click here.
While welcoming back a full capacity crowd for the first time since the start of the pandemic, paired with the wave of a spirited comeback win over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Warriors will be coming out firing on all cylinders on Thursday night against the Clippers.
As the bench unit looks to build on another impressive performance led by Nemanja Bjelica, Steph Curry will have the chance to bounce back from a poor shooting night after going 5-for-21 from the field against the Lakers.
With Kawhi Leonard out, the Clippers will need to rely on Paul George to hang with the Warriors at Chase Center on Tuesday.
Clippers at Warriors notable injuries:
- Jonathan Kuminga – Out – Right Knee
- Nicolas Batum – Out – Personal Reasons
- Serge Ibaka – Out – Lower Back
- Keon Johnson – Out – Illness
The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook:
Point spread: Clippers (+3.5) / Warriors (-3.5)
Money line: Clippers (-112) / Warriors (-108)
Over-under: 227.5
Best Bet: Despite a poor shooting night from both squads that ranked in the top-five defensively last season, the Lakers and Warriors still surged past the over of 225.5 on opening night.
On Thursday, Curry will be gunning to get back on track with his shooting in front of a frenzied crowd at Chase Center against the Clippers. In his last appearance at Chase Center during the preseason, Curry dropped 41 points in only 30 minutes against the Portland Trail Blazers. Thursday night could be setting up for another night of fireworks in the Bay Area for Curry.
Adding to the potential over bet, the Clippers could feature multiple small lineups with both Nicolas Batum and Serge Ibaka out for the contest. Thursday’s game will highlight only two true bigs on both sides, between Kevon Looney and Ivica Zubac.
On the way to an appearance in the Western Conference Finals, the Clippers had success while playing small in the playoffs. Both teams could look to play fast and run on Thursday, making the over look like a bet that’s standing out on the ticket for the second game in a row.
Prediction: 119-116 Warriors
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