The Los Angeles Clippers (36-38) host the Philadelphia 76ers (45-27) Friday at Crypto.com Arena for a 10:30 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we look at the 76ers vs. Clippers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
Philly has won 4 of the last 5 games — 2-2-1 against the spread (ATS) — including back-to-back victories over the Miami Heat Monday (113-106) as an 8-point home favorite and at the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday (126-121) as a 9.5-point favorite.
L.A. has lost 5 of the last 6 games (2-4 ATS) with the latest being a 127-115 loss at the Denver Nuggets Tuesday. However, the Clippers upset the Sixers 102-101 in Philly Jan. 21 despite Sixers C Joel Embiid scoring a game-high 40 points on 60.0% shooting (including 3-for-3 from behind the arc).
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76ers at Clippers odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:58 p.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): 76ers -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Clippers +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
- Against the spread: 76ers -5.5 (-105) | Clippers +5.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
76ers at Clippers key injuries
76ers
- None
Clippers
- PF Robert Covington (hand) questionable
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76ers at Clippers odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
76ers 116, Clippers 114
Money line
SPRINKLE on CLIPPERS (+170) because I’m very confident in L.A.’s spread and the Clippers have coaching and continuity edges over the 76ers.
L.A. moved on from former head coach Doc Rivers to current head coach Tyronn Lue and have been better off from the change. Also, I’m looking to fade Philly when it plays well-coached teams that can defend.
According to CleaningTheGlass.com, the Sixers are 10-11 SU when playing teams in the top 10 of defensive rating with a minus-4.6 adjusted net rating (ranked 17th).
We are seeing reverse-line movement (RLM) in L.A.’s direction since nearly 90% of the action is on Philly’s ML, but that number is shrinking, according to Pregame.com. It’s a red flag whenever sportsbooks make the more popular side cheaper.
Again, my preferred play is L.A. plus the points, but there’s value on the CLIPPERS (+170).
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Against the spread
BET CLIPPERS +5.5 (-120) instead of or heavier than their ML because we are seeing the same RLM in the ATS market and the 76ers are 28th in ATS margin versus top-10 defenses at minus-5.1, per CTG.
Furthermore, the Clippers have a lot more depth than the Sixers and are better in close games. L.A.’s bench is fourth in points per game (PPG) and Philly’s bench is 28th in PPG.
Plus, the Clippers are fourth in “clutch” net rating whereas the Sixers are 10th in “clutch” net rating. “Clutch” is defined by games within a 5-point margin inside of five minutes to play.
L.A.’s proficiency in close games gives me more confidence it’s the right side. The CLIPPERS PLUS THE POINTS is my favorite wager in this game.
Over/Under
Slight LEAN OVER 218.5 (-110) because L.A.’s spread is my best bet in this game. L.A. can get hot from behind the arc, but the previous 76ers-Clippers game went 11 points Under the total, so I think this meeting ping pongs Over the total.
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