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San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Clippers NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The San Antonio Spurs (2-4) tangle with the Los Angeles Clippers (5-2) Tuesday at the Staples Center in a 10 p.m. ET game. Below, we analyze the Spurs-Clippers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

San Antonio is on a four-game losing streak (2-2 ATS) that includes a 130-109 beatdown administered by the Utah Jazz Sunday. The Spurs played some tough competition, though, losing to the winning teams such as the Lakers, Pelicans and aforementioned Jazz.

The Clippers dominated the Suns 112-107 as 3.5-point road favorites in a game that wasn’t nearly as close as the final score indicates. At one point Los Angeles was up 31 points partially due to the Clippers making 58.6% of their threes.

Los Angeles won last season’s head-to-head series 3-1 but only covered in two of those wins.

Spurs at Clippers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:05 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Spurs +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Clippers -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Spurs +9.5 (-110) | Clippers -9.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 227.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Spurs at Clippers: Key Injuries

Spurs

  • C Derrick Favors (knee) probable

Clippers

  • SF Kevin Durant (health and safety protocols)
  • SG Spencer Dinwiddie (knee) out

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Spurs at Clippers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Clippers 115, Spurs 110

Money line (ML)

Slight lean on Spurs (+350) because I am taking them plus the points, and generally I’d like to sprinkle on an underdog’s money line when betting them to cover. Truth be told, the Clippers should win so feel free to PASS and bet the spread.

Against the spread (ATS)

Spurs’ former All-Star SG DeMar DeRozan has held his own against Kawhi Leonard since they were traded for one another in the 2019 offseason and in Kawhi’s first season in Los Angeles. DeRozan actually averages more points per game than Kawhi in their 14 head-to-head meetings, according to LandOfBasketball.com.

Also, BetMGM is just way too thirsty here: According to Pregame.com, more than 90% of the money wagered has been on the Clippers so far yet BetMGM isn’t dropping its price to bet Los Angeles. What that tells me is that the House is very comfortable with where they set the line and are willing to take pro-Clippers action.

The one basketball thing I’ll point to that maybe BetMGM sees as being misconstrued is San Antonio’s 3-point defense vs. Los Angeles’ 3-point shooting. While the Spurs are 29th in opponents’ 3-point percentage, they are fourth in opponents’ 3-point attempts per game, which means they are at least trying to close out on threes.

The Clippers are second in 3-point percentage, which could make this a bad spot for the Spurs, but if San Antonio contests threes and Los Angeles has an off-shooting night, this could be a game San Antonio steals.

GIMME SPURS +9.5 (-110) for 1.5 units.

Over/Under (O/U)

If Los Angeles’ offense is knocking down threes it’s hard to see San Antonio keeping up. Since we took the Spurs plus points, I’ll lean UNDER 227.5 (-105). It’s noteworthy that the market is hitting the Over, though, and I don’t have a strong enough handicap on the total to fade the market. My favorite play in Spurs-Clippers is San Antonio to cover.

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Los Angeles Clippers at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Los Angeles Clippers at Phoenix Suns NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Los Angeles Clippers (4-2) head to the Valley of the Sun Sunday to play the Phoenix Suns (5-1) at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Clippers-Suns NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Clippers at Suns: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:10 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Clippers -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Suns +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Clippers -3.5 (-110) | Suns +3.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 215.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Clippers at Suns: Key Injuries

Clippers

  • F Marcus Morris (knee) out

Suns

  • F Abdel Nader (concussion protocol) out
  • F/C Jalen Smith (ankle) out

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Clippers at Suns: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Clippers 111, Suns 101

Money line (ML)

PASS, although I won’t rule out a money line parlay with the Clippers (-160) paired with another similarly priced favorite. Also, a -160 money line is right around my cutoff for how much I am willing to risk on a favorite in a regular-season game.

Against the spread (ATS)

The Clippers had a two-game winning streak stopped in Utah with a 106-100 loss to the Jazz as 3.5-point favorites New Year’s Day. Los Angeles struggled to get easy shots as the Clippers only had 19 assists (they average 24.7 assists per game) and had 16 fewer points in the paint than the Jazz (46-30), which contributed to Los Angeles’ 38.8% shooting performance on the night.

Phoenix is kind of rolling along here as its only slip up came in the second game of the season (a 106-103 road loss to the Sacramento Kings) and have won four straight (4-0 ATS). The Suns went into Mile High City and upset the Denver Nuggets as 3.5-point road ‘dogs in their last outing. It was a gritty Phoenix win with the Suns being outrebounded, having fewer points in the paint and fast-break points, and more turnovers.

The Suns split last season’s series vs. the Clippers (2-2 ATS), including a 117-115 win as an 8.5-point underdogs against a fully healthy Clippers team in their last game in the Orlando Bubble.

This is a rare spot where I’ll follow the market, which has steamed Clippers up from 1.5-point favorites to their current price. Take CLIPPERS -3.5 (-110) for 1 unit.

Phoenix has looked awesome to start the season, but it isn’t sneaking up on anyone with the addition of likely future Hall of Famer PG Chris Paul. I’m willing to lay the 3.5 points with a better Clippers team.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS, but I have a slight lean on UNDER 215.5 (-110) because both are strong defensive teams and Phoenix is off to an 0-6 O/U start to the season. However, it’s only a lean since we are getting to the party a little late; the total has been bet down from a 217.5-point opener.

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Los Angeles Clippers at Utah Jazz odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Los Angeles Clippers at Utah Jazz NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Los Angeles Clippers (4-1) visit Salt Lake City on New Year’s Day to play the Utah Jazz (2-2) in the Vivint Smart Home Arena at 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Clippers-Jazz NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Los Angeles rebounded from a 51-point stomping by the Dallas Mavericks Sunday to win, and cover, two straight against the Minnesota Timberwolves (124-101 Tuesday) and the Portland Trail Blazers (128-105 Wednesday) – all three games were at home. SF Kawhi Leonard returned vs. Portland, donning a faceguard, after a two-game absence due to a mouth injury suffered as a result of a collision with teammate C Serge Ibaka in their Christmas victory at the Denver Nuggets.

The Jazz didn’t get much of a holiday as they lost to the Phoenix Suns on New Year’s Eve 106-95 as 4-point home underdogs. The key factor in Utah’s loss was the Jazz being a little worse in the 3-point department. The Suns were 51.5% on 3’s (17 of 33) and the Jazz shot 35.3% (12 of 34).

Utah was one of the few teams that won the regular-season series over Los Angeles in 2019-20, going 2-1 outright and ATS vs. the Clippers last season. The last time they met the Jazz beat a Clippers team that had both Leonard and SG Paul George in the lineup, which was a rare regular-season sight, in Los Angeles 120-107 as 7.5-point underdogs.

Clippers at Jazz: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:38 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Clippers -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Jazz +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Clippers -3.5 (-110) | Jazz +3.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 221.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Clippers at Jazz: Key Injuries

Clippers

  • PF Marcus Morris (knee) out

Jazz

  • None

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Clippers at Jazz: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Jazz 116, Clippers 110

Money line (ML)

The better play is Utah plus the points, but I’m down to sprinkle a quarter-unit on JAZZ (+135) with the plan of betting the spread heavier. The Clippers have lost five straight in Utah and the Jazz being home underdogs is pretty rare. The Jazz have been spotted points in Utah just four times since 2018—and are 3-1 outright in that situation with a 5.8-point average margin of victory.

Against the spread (ATS)

Not only are the Jazz 4-0 ATS as home underdogs since 2018, but they have the third-highest cover percentage as underdogs in that time span. It’s a perfect buy-low spot for the Jazz, who’ve lost three straight ATS but are completely healthy.

The Jazz’s 3-point shooting hasn’t come around yet, but they led the NBA in 3-point percentage last season and will break out of their slump eventually. New Year’s Day is the perfect time for the Jazz to turn it around from deep after three consecutive subpar shooting performances. Also, Utah is the best rebounding team in the league and Los Angeles is a net negative in rebounds per game. GIMME JAZZ +3.5 (-110) for 1.5 units.

Over/Under (O/U)

The market is hammering the Under, driving it down from the 225-point opener to the current price. Aside from the stinker vs. the Mavericks, the Clippers’ offense has looked great this season: Seventh in both offensive rating and 3-point percentage. Plus, I’ve already stated why the Jazz are due for a slump-buster performance from their offense.

PASS ON THE TOTAL. 

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Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Clippers NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Portland Trail Blazers (2-1) visit the Los Angeles Clippers (3-1) Wednesday at the Staples Center for a 10 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Trail Blazers-Clippers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Trail Blazers at Clippers: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Trail Blazers +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Clippers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Trail Blazers -4.5 (-120) | Clippers -4.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Trail Blazers at Clippers: Key Injuries

Trail Blazers

  • PF Zach Collins (ankle) out
  • SG Gary Trent Jr. (calf) questionable

Clippers

  • SF Kawhi Leonard (mouth) questionable
  • PF Marcus Morris (knee) questionable

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Trail Blazers at Clippers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Clippers 113, Trail Blazers 106

Money line (ML)

The Trail Blazers have won back-to-back games following their opening game 20-point blowout loss against the Utah Jazz. Portland beat a banged-up Houston Rockets team in overtime Saturday and got a little regular-season revenge on the Los Angeles Lakers in a 115-107 win Monday.

Aside from a 124-73 annihilation by the Dallas Mavericks Sunday, the Clippers have looked awesome to start the season. Los Angeles recovered to win its last game against the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-101 Tuesday without its star Leonard for a second consecutive game.

Kawhi’s status heading into Wednesday’s game against the Trail Blazers is still unknown as he’s recovering from a knockout blow he suffered in a collision with teammate C Serge Ibaka on Christmas.

The Clippers beat the Trail Blazers 3-0 in last season’s regular-season series and covered all three games, including their final head-to-head in the bubble without Kawhi. If you remember, the Clippers had very little to play for while the Trail Blazers were pushing for a playoff berth when Los Angeles won as a 4-point underdog on Aug. 8.

Portland had the third-worst defensive efficiency last season and I don’t think the addition of F Robert Covington makes enough of an impact to back the Blazers against the Clippers. I’d imagine this line is set under the assumption that Kawhi misses the game because -175 is a great price for the Clippers if he’s active.

Otherwise, it’s a PASS for me because you’d have to pay too much vig to take a team without its best player vs. what should be a playoff-contending Portland team.

Against the spread (ATS)

SG Paul George was spectacular in his two games vs. the Trail Blazers last season, averaging 23 points per game on 57.7% field-goal shooting and 69.2% from deep. He’s certainly capable of stepping up for one game against a bad defensive backcourt.

Also, Trent is my pick for NBA Sixth Man of the Year this season and his status is questionable at the moment. If Trent cannot play or is limited, that has line value in Trail Blazers-Clippers.

I’m on the CLIPPERS -4.5 (+100) for 1 unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

This is a Pros vs. Joes scenario in the Trail Blazers-Clippers total market: 79% of the money is on the Under while 63% of the bets placed are on the Over, according to Pregame.com. The money side of the market is generally sharper than the bets/tickets column and for that reason, I lean UNDER 225.5 (-110) for a quarter-unit.

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Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Clippers NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Dallas Mavericks (0-2) play the Los Angeles Clippers (2-0) Sunday in a rematch of last year’s Western Conference first-round series at 3:30 p.m. ET in the Staples Center. Below, we analyze the Mavericks-Clippers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Mavericks at Clippers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:00 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Mavericks +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Clippers -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Mavericks +4.5 (-105) | Clippers -4.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 228.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Mavericks at Clippers: Key Injuries

Mavericks

  • PF Kristaps Porzingis (knee) out

Clippers

  • SF Kawhi Leonard (mouth) questionable
  • PF Marcus Morris (knee) out

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Mavericks at Clippers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Mavericks 119, Clippers 114

Money line (ML)

Dallas fell to 0-2 after getting rolled by the Los Angeles Lakers 138-115 on Christmas. Preseason MVP favorite Luka Doncic had a strong performance – putting up 27 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists – but the Lakers did whatever they wanted on offense. Los Angeles shot 56% from the field, including 19-for-39 from three, and out-rebounded the Mavericks 53-27.

The Clippers also played on Christmas as it exacted a little regular-season revenge on the Denver Nuggets in a 121-108 win. Los Angeles was phenomenal offensively, shooting 55% for the game and 50% from behind the arc, but the major storyline was the injury of All-Star Kawhi Leonard. He was accidentally elbowed in the jaw by teammate PF Serge Ibaka when both were going for a rebound and Leonard was bleeding from his mouth as he exited the game in the fourth.

Last year’s first-round Mavericks-Clippers playoff series was tied 2-2 before Los Angeles blew out Dallas by double-digits in Games 5 and 6 due to, in part, to masterful Kawhi Leonard performances.

The Claw scored 33 in Game 5 and 32 in the Game 6 clincher, but Kawhi most likely will not suit up for this Mavericks-Clippers game. It’s a good spot for Dallas to get a little revenge on the Clippers without their best player. I’d only BET MAVERICKS (+165) lightly because Dallas plus the points is a better play.

Against the spread (ATS)

We are going to buck the head-to-head trends and, regardless of how good Paul George looks, BET MAVERICKS +4.5 (-105) for 1 unit. The Mavericks have covered only twice in its last 10 games against the Clippers and is 1-4 ATS in their five in Los Angeles.

However, Dallas probably looked for its games against the Clippers first when the regular-season schedule was released because of that chippy playoff series with Los Angeles last year.

Porzingis was ejected from Game 1 for a sketchy flagrant foul call, Morris and Luka got into some beef after Morris seemingly targeted Luka’s sprained ankle in Game 5 then Morris was ejected from Game 6 for a flagrant foul 2 on Luka.

BET MAVERICKS +4.5 (-105) just in case they cannot win outright.

Over/Under (O/U)

Though it has only been two games, it appears that the biggest change in style implemented by Clippers’ new head coach Ty Lue is upping Los Angeles’ volume of 3-point attempts. Last year’s Clippers team was 16th in 3-point rate while this season they rank No. 3.

Also, Dallas has started a little slow this season offensively, but the Mavericks were the most efficient offense in the NBA last season. The potential absences of Kawhi and Morris are going to weaken Los Angeles’ defense.

TAKE OVER 228.5 (-115).

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Los Angeles Clippers at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Los Angeles Clippers at Denver Nuggets NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Los Angeles Clippers (1-0) hit the road to battle the Denver Nuggets (0-1) on Christmas night. Tip-off is set for 10:30 p.m. ET at Pepsi Center. Below, we analyze the Clippers-Nuggets NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Clippers at Nuggets: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 4:40 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Clippers -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Nuggets +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Clippers -2.5 (-110) | Nuggets +2.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Clippers at Nuggets: Key Injuries

Clippers

  • PF Marcus Morris (knee) questionable

Nuggets

  • PF JaMychal Green (calf) questionable
  • PF Greg Whittington (knee) questionable

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Clippers at Nuggets: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Clippers 118, Nuggets 111

Money line (ML)

The CLIPPERS (-140) aren’t a bad play on the road against the Nuggets, who are coming off an overtime loss at Pepsi Center in their opener. Meanwhile, L.A. took care of the defending world champion Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center Tuesday by a 116-109 count. Plus, L.A. has revenge on its mind after blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Nuggets and losing in seven games in a playoff series in the NBA bubble this summer.

Against the spread (ATS)

Backing the CLIPPERS -2.5 (-110) to win by at least 3 points is a good way to go if you want to save a little bit of juice vs. the money line. L.A. won the final two regular-season games against Denver by an average of 21.0 points. Look for L.A. to continue to roll.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 224.5 (-110) is worth a small-unit play in this Christmas matchup. The Over hit in the final two regular-season games between these two combatants, although the Under went 5-0-2 in the seven-game playoff series last summer in the bubble. L.A. got off to a hot scoring start with 116 in its opener, while Denver also hit the Over in its 124-122 OT loss. Look for another high-scoring affair here.

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Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers open their 2020-21 seasons Tuesday with no fans allowed at Staples Center. F LeBron James and the Lakers begin their title defense at 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Clippers-Lakers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Clippers at Lakers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:10 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Clippers +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Lakers -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Clippers +3.5 (-115) | Lakers -3.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Clippers at Lakers: Key Injuries

Clippers

  • SF Marcus Morris Sr. (knee) out

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Clippers at Lakers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Lakers 106, Clippers 101

Money line (ML)

The LAKERS (-160) are the defending champions and have the most talented roster in the NBA when all are healthy. Well, it’s the season opener and James, PF Anthony Davis and Co. are healthy and ready to begin what hopes to be a second straight title run.

Of course, the Clippers are fully healthy, as well, and few teams in the NBA may be as motivated to knock off the 2019-20 bubble champs as the one led by Fs Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. The Clippers also won the first two meetings of the Battle of Los Angeles last season by a combined 15 points, including a 112-102 victory in the season-opener, but the head-to-head series ended in a split at 2-2.

The Clippers made a head coaching switch this offseason by bringing in Tyronn Lue, but James is fully familiar with his gameplan and will prove superior.

The champs will stay on top.

Also see: Best bets and predictions for 2020-21 NBA champion

Against the spread (ATS)

Predictably, the two intra-city rivals are projected to be in a close, back-and-forth affair, even though all but one of the four meetings last year was decided by a margin greater than 5 points.

Few defenders are as well-equipped to contain James as Clippers’ Defensive Player of the Year candidate Leonard. Even if Leonard succeeds, the Lakers’ offseason additions of C Marc Gasol and PG Dennis Schroder should prove especially valuable against their expected top competition in the Western Conference. Oh, and there’s still Davis to worry about. He averaged 28.3 points per game against the Clippers last year and should again prove to be the X-factor.

Take the LAKERS -3.5 (-105) to win by at least 4 points with slightly better value than the money line.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 220.5 (-110) is my top play in this season-opening contest. Not only are all teams expected to start the season a little rustier than usual following a shortened offseason and preseason, but the Clippers will still need time to find their new identity under Lue.

All four meetings last year also played below Tuesday’s projected total. Both teams focused on the defensive end with their offseason additions and defense will prevail Tuesday.

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