The LA Clippers (29-26) battle the New York Knicks (28-25) Saturday. Tip from Madison Square Garden is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Knicks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
This will be the 1st of 2 battles between these two teams this season. The 2nd will be in Los Angeles March 11.
The Clippers lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 106-105 Thursday, covering as 4-point road underdogs. Los Angeles is 6-1 against the spread (ATS) over its last 7 and is 28-27 ATS on the season.
The Knicks beat the Heat 106-104 at home, covering as 3-point underdogs Thursday. New York is 3-5 ATS over its last 8 games and 27-24-2 ATS overall.
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Clippers at Knicks odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:43 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Clippers -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Knicks +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
- Against the spread: Clippers -3.5 (-112) | Knicks +3.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Clippers at Knicks key injuries
Clippers
- G John Wall (abdomen) out
Knicks
- G Jalen Brunson (illness) questionable
- C Mitchell Robinson (thumb) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Clippers at Knicks picks and predictions
Prediction
Clippers 114, Knicks 108
Moneyline
PASS.
The Knicks are over .500., but they are the 5th-worst team at home. They are 13-14 straight up at MSG. Given the value on a Clippers outright win, pass on the moneyline and play the spread.
Against the spread
BET CLIPPERS -3.5 (-112).
The Knicks are 10-15-2 ATS at home this season, and they will be playing a Clippers team with both of their superstar players finally healthy.
New York is 2-3 ATS over its last 5 home games as well. The Clippers are also the league’s 8th-best road-covering team, posting a 16-14 ATS record.
Couple each team’s strength in this situation and back the CLIPPERS -3.5 (-112).
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 219.5 (-115).
The Knicks have gone Over in 3 of their last 4 games and in 5 of their last 7 games. They are 28-24 O/U on the season and are averaging 114.3 points per game.
The Clippers are 23-32 O/U on the season but 4-2 O/U in their last 6. Their stars should increase their scoring ability, and that has been true as of late.
Back the OVER 219.5 (-115).
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