The San Antonio Spurs (4-9) play the second game of their three-game road trip Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers (8-5). Tip-off from Staples Center is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Spurs vs. Clippers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Spurs are coming off a 114-106 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday as Lakers forward Anthony Davis dominated them with 34 points and 15 rebounds. San Antonio has lost two games in a row and three of its last four outings.
The Spurs have seven players averaging at least 10 points per game and are led by G Dejounte Murray, who is averaging 18.4 points, 8.0 assists and 7.8 rebounds per game.
The Clippers had their seven-game win streak snapped Sunday in a 100-90 loss to the Chicago Bulls. Forward Paul George had 27 points and 11 boards in the loss, but they only shot 35.8% as a team. George is having a fantastic season so far with averages of 26.5 points, 8.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game.
Spurs at Clippers odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Spurs +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Clippers -320 (bet $320 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Spurs +6.5 (-102) | Clippers -6.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Spurs at Clippers key injuries
Spurs
- C Jakob Poeltl (reconditioning) out
Clippers
- F Kawhi Leonard (knee) out
- F Marcus Morris (knee) out
- F Terance Mann (ankle) questionable
Spurs at Clippers odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Clippers 121, Clippers 112
Money line
The Spurs have two wins at home and two on the road this season. They had trouble defending Davis against the Lakers last time out, and that should continue to be a problem facing George.
The Clippers are 6-3 this season at home. Tonight’s game is the final of their six-game homestand, and they have yet to lose consecutive homes games this season.
However, PASS on the money line, as there isn’t enough value. Look to the spread or the total.
Against the spread
Both the Clippers and Spurs are 7-6 ATS on the season. However, the Spurs have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games, while the Clippers have covered the spread in five of their last seven games.
Los Angeles is 4-5 ATS in home games, while the Spurs are 4-3 ATS on the road.
Take the CLIPPERS -6.5 (-118).
Over/Under
The Spurs’ last three games have gone Over the projected total. They are 6-6-1 O/U overall this season.
The Clippers are 6-7 O/U but four of their last five games and five of their last seven have hit the Over.
The Clippers have scored 112 or more points in five of their last seven games. The Spurs have allowed 114 or more in three straight contests.
Take OVER 220.5 (-108).
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