The Los Angeles Clippers were second in the Western Conference with a record of 44-20 when the 2019-20 NBA season was suspended. Below, we look at the BetMGM betting odds of the Clippers winning the NBA Championship once play resumes with a 22-team format in Orlando, Fla., later this summer.
Los Angeles Clippers season recap
Before the NBA season was suspended in March, the Clippers climbed to the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. They were on a bit of a hot steak before the play stoppage, winning seven of their previous eight games with their only loss coming against the first-place Los Angeles Lakers.
The Clippers proved to be one of the most well-rounded teams in the NBA. They ranked fourth with 116.2 points per game, third with 48.0 rebounds per game and first with 26.2 free-throw attempts per contest. And while their defense tended to come and go, they proved to be difficult to score on when their roster was fully intact.
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Los Angeles Clippers NBA Championship odds
Odds provided by BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday, June 13, at 1:30 a.m. ET.
At one point in the season, the Clippers were actually the favorites to win the NBA Championship. However, those odds have dropped just a little as they are now +325 to win it all. But that just makes the Clippers all the more intriguing of a bet.
The Clippers will have to navigate a difficult Western Conference before reaching the NBA Finals, but it’s worth noting that they beat the Lakers in two of their three matchups this season. The Clippers clearly have the talent and the depth to match up with anybody in the NBA and are one of the few teams where losing “home-court” advantage won’t be a significant issue. Don’t be afraid of betting on the CLIPPERS (+325) to upset the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals and then the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Finals.
Los Angeles Clippers Western Conference odds
The Clippers (+175) have the second-best odds to come out of the West, just behind the Lakers (+125). However, the Clippers are actually a better bet than the Lakers due to the value and their overall experience. SF Kawhi Leonard showed in the 2018-2019 playoffs how he can be the best player in any given playoff series and SG Paul George is one of the best two-way players in the NBA.
The Clippers are a great bet to come out of the stacked Western Conference due to their size, length and defensive ability. They can match up with any team and can play just about any style of basketball depending on the opponent. While the odds aren’t spectacular, back the CLIPPERS (+175) to come out of the West.
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