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Los Angeles Clippers at Golden State Warriors odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Clippers at Golden State Warriors odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Clippers (33-31) take on the Golden State Warriors (32-30) Thursday at Chase Center. Tip-off is set for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Warriors odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Clippers were unable to cover as 6.5-point home favorites against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. Los Angeles is currently on a 3-game losing streak.

The Warriors beat the Portland Trail Blazers 123-105 as 5-point home favorites on Tuesday. Golden State is amid a 3-game winning streak and all 3 of those games were at home.

The Clippers and the Warriors meet for the 3rd time this season. The teams split the 1st 2 meetings and the Over connected in both contests.

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Clippers at Warriors odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:14 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Clippers -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Warriors +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Clippers -3.5 (-112) | Warriors +3.5 (-108)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Clippers at Warriors key injuries

Clippers

  • None

Warriors

  • G Stephen Curry (leg) out
  • G Jordan Poole (knee) probable
  • F Andrew Wiggins (personal) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Clippers at Warriors picks and predictions

Prediction

Warriors 119, Clippers 116

Moneyline

With Golden State being 25-7 at home, the WARRIORS (+145) are the pick in this game. The home team has won 4 straight meetings and 7 of the last 10 meetings.

Against the spread

BET WARRIORS +3.5 (-108).

If you don’t want to take the Warriors’ moneyline, then taking the spread is somewhat safer. Golden State is 4-0 as home underdogs this season and the Warriors have been playing better recently despite not having Curry available.

Over/Under

The Over hit in the 1st 2 meetings this season and I expect the OVER 231.5 (-112) to connect again on Thursday. This is a pace-up game for the Clippers as the Warriors play at the fastest pace in the NBA.

Los Angeles is also 4-1 to the Over in its last 5 games overall.

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Los Angeles Clippers at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Clippers at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Clippers (32-28) take on the Phoenix Suns (32-27) Thursday at Footprint Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Suns odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Clippers defeated the Golden State Warriors 134-124 Tuesday while covering as 8-point favorites at home. Los Angeles has won 6 of its last 10 games.

The Suns won 120-109 against the Sacramento Kings Tuesday to cover as 2.5-point home favorites. Phoenix is on a 2-game winning streak and has won 5 of its last 6 games.

This will be the third meeting between the Clippers and the Suns. The Suns have won and covered the spread in the first 2 meetings and the Under has connected in both matchups.

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Clippers at Suns odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Clippers -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Suns -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Clippers -1.5 (+100) | Suns +1.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Clippers at Suns key injuries

Clippers

  • F Norman Powell (knee) out

Suns

  • F Kevin Durant (knee) out
  • G Cameron Payne (foot) out
  • G Landry Shamet (foot) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Clippers at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 112, Clippers 107

Moneyline

The SUNS (-110) is who I’m siding with in this matchup with them playing at home. Phoenix is 20-9 at home and G Devin Booker is expected to play.

Against the spread

SUNS +1.5 (-120) is the lean if you want a single point of insurance on the home side. Phoenix is 14-9 ATS as a home favorite this season.

The Clippers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings against the Suns.

Over/Under

We’ve seen some low-scoring games between the Clippers and the Suns, which makes UNDER 223.5 (-108) the ideal choice. There have been fewer than 224 points scored in 6 straight meetings.

The Clippers are 5-0 to the Under in their last 5 games against a team with a winning record and the Suns are 5-1 to the Under in their last 6 games overall.

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Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Denver Nuggets (28-13) take on the Los Angeles Clippers (22-21) on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Clippers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Nuggets handily defeated the Phoenix Suns 126-97 Wednesday to cover as 14.5-point home favorites. Denver is on a 4-game win streak and has won 8 of its last 10 games.

The Clippers beat the visiting Dallas Mavericks 113-101 Tuesday to cover as 1-point favorites. Los Angeles ended a 6-game losing skid with the win.

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Nuggets at Clippers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Nuggets +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Clippers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets +1.5 (-105) | Clippers -1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Nuggets at Clippers key injuries

Nuggets

  • F Bruce Brown (calf) probable
  • C Nikola Jokic (wrist) questionable
  • G Jamal Murray (ankle) probable

Clippers

  • F Paul George (hamstring) out
  • G Luke Kennard (calf) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Nuggets at Clippers picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 114, Clippers 109

Moneyline

Assuming that Jokic is active for Denver on Friday, NUGGETS (+105) is my lean. The Clippers are without George again on Friday and they’ve struggled to win games recently.

Against the spread

NUGGETS +1.5 (-105) is an intriguing bet as long as Jokic is on the floor for Denver. With Jokic’s status unknown, I’d prefer to wager on the spread in this game rather than the moneyline.

The Nuggets are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games against a team with a winning record while the Clippers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. On top of that, Denver is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 road meetings against Los Angeles.

Over/Under

Regardless of who is active tonight in this game, UNDER 224.5 (-108) appears to be the ideal choice. Both of these teams are in the bottom half of the league in pace.

The Under is 28-8-1 in the last 37 meetings between these 2 teams in Los Angeles and 37-16-2 in the last 55 meetings overall.

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Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Clippers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Mavericks (23-18) square off against the Los Angeles Clippers (21-21) on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Mavericks vs. Clippers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Mavericks lost 120-109 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, failing to cover as 4.5-point road underdogs. Dallas has won 8 of its last 10 games.

The Clippers suffered a 112-108 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday as they fell short of covering as 2.5-point favorites at home. Los Angeles is on a 6-game losing streak.

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Mavericks at Clippers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Mavericks -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Clippers -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Mavericks -1.5 (+100) | Clippers +1.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Mavericks at Clippers key injuries

Mavericks

  • G Luka Doncic (ankle) questionable
  • F Dorian Finney-Smith (adductor) out

Clippers

  • F Paul George (hamstring) out
  • G Luke Kennard (calf) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Mavericks at Clippers picks and predictions

Prediction

Mavericks 109, Clippers 105

Moneyline

Assuming that Doncic plays Tuesday, MAVERICKS (-110) is an enticing wager. Los Angeles won’t have George available and the Clippers could announce that F Kawhi Leonard is out at any moment while the team has lost 6 straight games.

Against the spread

Being that I took Dallas to win on the road, MAVERICKS -1.5 (+100) is the bet. Once again, I would only wager on this spread if Doncic is active for the Mavericks.

The Mavericks are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road meetings against the Clippers. As for the Clippers, they are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Over/Under

UNDER 220.5 (-112) feels like the correct choice in this game with how these teams play. Both of these teams are bottom 10 in pace and both teams will be missing multiple key contributors on Tuesday.

The Under is 11-5 in the last 16 meetings between the Mavericks and the Clippers.

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Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Clippers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Phoenix Suns (16-12) go up against the Los Angeles Clippers (17-13) on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (NBATV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Clippers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Suns lost 111-97 to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, falling short of covering as 7-point favorites on the road. Phoenix has now lost 5 games in a row.

The Clippers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-88 on Wednesday to cover as 7-point favorites at home. Los Angeles is on a 3-game winning streak.

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Suns at Clippers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Suns +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Clippers -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Suns +1.5 (-110) | Clippers -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Suns at Clippers key injuries

Suns

  • C Deandre Ayton (ankle) questionable
  • G Devin Booker (hamstring) questionable
  • G Cameron Payne (foot) out

Clippers

  • Not yet submitted

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Suns at Clippers picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 108, Clippers 102

Moneyline

It remains to be seen if F Kawhi Leonard will play Thursday in the 2nd leg of a back-to-back, so I’ll side with the SUNS (+100) at plus odds in hopes that Booker and/or Ayton is available for Phoenix. The Suns have won 3 of the last 4 meetings against the Clippers.

Against the spread

Being that I have Phoenix winning on the road, SUNS +1.5 (-110) is where I’m siding with the spread in this game. The Clippers have rested starters on back-to-backs this season, so they could be shorthanded while the Suns could be getting Booker back on the court.

The Suns are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road meetings against the Clippers.

Over/Under

In recent meetings, the Suns and the Clippers have had low-scoring affairs, so UNDER 217.5 (-105) is the play. This number could grow if Booker is active for Phoenix, but I’d still side with the Under if he plays.

The Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings between the Suns and the Clippers when the game is in Los Angeles. Also, the Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings overall.

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Los Angeles Clippers at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Clippers at New Orleans Pelicans and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New Orleans Pelicans (15-26) host the Los Angeles Clippers (21-21) Thursday at the Smoothie King Center for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we look at the Clippers vs. Pelicans odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

L.A. (+2.5) upset the Denver Nuggets 87-85 at home Tuesday for its second consecutive victory.

Over the past two weeks, the Clippers are 3-4 straight-up (SU), 3-4 ATS and 4-3 O/U with the 23rd-ranked non-garbage time net rating at minus-6.6 and the 14th-best ATS margin at minus-0.2, according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

NOLA (+3.5) also won as a home underdog its last time out, 128-125, versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Pelicans’ wing Brandon Ingram hit a game-winning 3-pointers at the end of regulation to key the victory.

In the last 14 days, NOLA is 2-4 SU, 3-3 ATS and 3-3 O/U with the 22nd-ranked non-garbage time net rating at minus-6.2 and the 18th-ranked ATS margin at minus-1.1, per CTG.

The Pelicans have won four straight versus the Clippers, including both meetings this season and covered their last five head-to-head games.

Clippers at Pelicans odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Clippers +133 (bet $100 to win $133) | Pelicans -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +3.5 (-107) | Pelicans -3.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Clippers at Pelicans key injuries

Clippers

  • SF Paul George (elbow) out
  • SG Luke Kennard (health and safety protocols) out

Pelicans

  • None.

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Clippers at Pelicans odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 113, Clippers 104

Money line

PASS with a heavy “lean” towards the Pelicans (-165) because I’m confident enough in NOLA that I’d rather just lay the points.

However, there’s still value in the Pelicans outright, and I wouldn’t hate betting NOLA’s money line here.

Against the spread

BET the PELICANS -3.5 (-115) because this is a good sell-high spot for the Clippers +3.5 (-107) and NOLA’s has L.A.’s number in recent meetings.

The Clippers’ double-digit comeback victory over the Nuggets had a lot more to do with Denver choking than it did L.A. playing well.

Furthermore, L.A. has struggled to cover in two straight games. The Clippers are 3-13 ATS in their last 13 games following a cover.

Also, NOLA has a strength-on-weakness edge in the rebounding department.

For instance, the Pelicans are fourth in offensive rebounding rate and score the fifth-most second-chance points per game (PPG).

Whereas the Clippers have the worst defensive rebounding rate and are 21st in second-chance points allowed per game.

On top of that, NOLA big Jonas Valančiūnas has owned L.A. big Ivica Zubac in their nine career head-to-head games.

Valančiūnas is outscoring Zubac 18.9-7.1 PPG and outrebounding him 11.6-6.9 boards per game in those meetings.

Plus Valančiūnas dominated Zubac in the first two Clippers-Pelicans games this season. Valančiūnas outscored Zubac 65-12 and outrebounded him 28-15 in those contests.

BET the PELICANS -3.5 (-115) for 1 unit.

Over/Under

PASS with a slight “lean” to the Over 214.5 (-108) because there has been too much line movement from the opening total (218), and my instinct is to fade said line movement.

That said, the Clippers are 18-24 O/U, the Pelicans are 18-22-1 O/U and I don’t have a strong enough graph on this total to take a stand. Also, my predicted score isn’t that much different than the projected total.

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Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Denver Nuggets (20-18) head to Crypto.com Arena Tuesday for a 10:30 p.m. ET game versus the Los Angeles Clippers (20-21). Below, we look at the Nuggets vs. Clippers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Denver has won back-to-back games against the Sacramento Kings 121-111 Friday and at the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-95 Sunday.

The Nuggets are 4-2 straight-up (SU), 3-3 ATS and 2-4 O/U over the last two weeks with the 10th-best non-garbage time net rating at plus-4.1 points per 100 possessions, according to CleaningTheGlass.com.

L.A. snapped a three-game losing skid by rolling the Atlanta Hawks 106-93 at home Sunday afternoon as a 4-point favorite.

The Clippers are 3-4 SU, 3-4 ATS and 4-3 O/U in the last 14 days with the 21st-ranked non-garbage time net rating at minus-4.6 points per 100 possessions, per CTG.

The Nuggets squeaked past the Clippers 103-100 Dec. 26 as 4-point favorites. Denver big Nikola Jokic had an off-shooting night versus L.A. but put up 26 points with 22 rebounds and 8 assists.

Nuggets at Clippers odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Nuggets -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Clippers +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -3.5 (-107) | Clippers +3.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 213.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Nuggets at Clippers key injuries

Nuggets

  • SG Will Barton (health and safety protocols) out

Clippers

  • SG Paul George (elbow) out
  • SG Luke Kennard (health and safety protocols) out

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Nuggets at Clippers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 108, Clippers 101

Money line

PASS with a heavy “lean” to the Nuggets (-155) because I’m confident enough in Denver to just lay the points and don’t want to pay the extra vig for the money line.

However, I’d BET 1 unit on the NUGGETS (-135) FIRST-HALF WINNER. Over the last three games, Denver has a plus-7.7 first-half scoring margin while L.A. has a minus-6.7 first-half scoring margin.

But, the Nuggets have given games back in the second half recently. Denver has a minus-6.7 third-quarter scoring margin over the past three games while L.A. has a plus-4.7 third-quarter scoring margin during that span.

The Clippers outscored the Nuggets 28-15 in Denver’s 3-point victory over L.A. earlier this season, which was the only reason the Nuggets didn’t cover the spread in that game.

The NUGGETS (-135) FIRST-HALF WINNER is my favorite wager here.

Against the spread

“LEAN” to the NUGGETS -3.5 (-107) because of Denver’s aforementioned third-quarter struggles.

The Nuggets are trending in a much better direction, mostly due to the Clippers’ injury woes and Denver has owned the L.A. in recent seasons.

Not only did Denver eliminate L.A. from the playoffs two seasons ago, but the Nuggets have beaten the Clippers in three straight meetings, all three in L.A., and covered in two of those games.

This is also just a bad spot for the Clippers who are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 outings following a SU win and 1-4 ATS in their last five versus a team with a winning record.

Over/Under

PASS with a heavy “lean” to the Under 213.5 (-115) because the Nuggets-Clippers look-ahead total was 218 so we’d be getting to the party too late on the Under.

Although the Over has become more popular now (according to Pregame.com) so perhaps there’s still some value in Under 213.5 (-110). Either way, I’m PASSING ON THE TOTAL.

For what it’s worth, Denver has gone Under the total in five of its last six road games and L.A. has the fourth-best adjusted defensive rating in the NBA (per CTG).

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Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Clippers and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Memphis Grizzlies (26-14) meet the Los Angeles Clippers (19-20) Saturday in a mid-day matinee at the Crypto.com Arena. The tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Grizzlies vs. Clippers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Memphis is surging as winners of seven in a row (6-1 ATS) with the latest being a 30-point beatdown of the Detroit Pistons Thursday.

Over the past two weeks, the Grizzlies has the third-best adjusted net rating at plus-12.6 points per 100 possessions and the best spread differential at a plus-12.4 ATS margin, according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

L.A. has lost three of its past four games including its most recent, 106-86, Thursday at the Phoenix Suns, failing to cover as 10.5-point road underdogs.

In the last 14 days, the Clippers are 2-5 straight-up (SU), 3-4 ATS and 4-3 O/U with the 24th-ranked adjusted net rating at minus-6.6 points per 100 possessions, per CTG.

Memphis is 2-0 SU and ATS versus L.A., and the total is 2-0 O/U in both Grizzlies-Clippers meetings this season.

Grizzlies at Clippers odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Grizzlies -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Clippers +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Grizzlies -1.5 (-120) | Clippers +1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Grizzlies at Clippers key injuries

Grizzlies

  • SG Desmond Bane (quadriceps) questionable
  • F Kyle Anderson (back) questionable

Clippers

  • SG Luke Kennard (health and safety protocols) out
  • C Ivica Zubac (health and safety protocols) out
  • SF Paul George (elbow) out

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Grizzlies at Clippers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 117, Clippers 104

Money line

“LEAN” to the GRIZZLIES (-130) or PASS altogether, because I’d rather lay the points with Memphis than pay the extra vig with the money line.

But, Memphis is 2-1 SU as a road favorite with a plus-11.0 scoring margin and L.A. is 1-3 SU as a home underdog.

Against the spread

BET 1.5 units on the GRIZZLIES -1.5 (-120). I’m not trying to be a hero and fade this red-hot Memphis team.

The Grizzlies have already beaten the Clippers twice this season, and that was a much healthier L.A. team than this version. The Clippers are missing several key contributors including All-Star wing Paul George.

Since PG13 was sidelined with an elbow injury Dec. 26, L.A. has the sixth-worst adjusted net rating at minus-7.4 points per 100 possessions (CTG) and ranks 25th in effective field goal shooting.

Also, the Clippers are 0-2 SU and ATS versus the Grizzlies despite PG putting up 32.0 points per game (PPG) on 70.1% true shooting (.558/.476/1.000).

Memphis breakout superstar Ja Morant has balled out versus L.A. as well. Morant is averaging 28.0 PPG on 64.3% true shooting (.575/.333/.750) and 6.5 assists per game against the Clippers this season.

Furthermore, this is a better spot for the Grizzlies, who are 13-5 ATS in away games whereas the Clippers are 9-14 ATS at home and 1-3 ATS in day games.

Finally, Memphis has a couple of strength-on-weakness edges in the ball security and rebounding departments.

BET the GRIZZLIES -3.5 (-120).

Over/Under

PASS because I’m expecting the Grizzlies to maul the Clippers, and this game could die out in the second half if it’s one-sided. For what’s worth, Memphis is 19-21 O/U and L.A. is 17-22 O/U.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Clippers and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (16-20) visits the Crypto.com Arena Monday for a 10:30 p.m. ET game against the Los Angeles Clippers (19-18). Below, we look at the Timberwolves vs. Clippers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Minnesota has lost three straight games including Sunday to the Los Angeles Lakers 108-103 as a 7-point underdog.

Since Dec. 21, the T-Wolves are 1-5 straight-up (SU), 3-2-1 against the spread (ATS) and 3-3 Over/Under (O/U) with the 26th-ranked non-garbage time net rating at minus-9.2 points per 100 possessions, according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

L.A. has alternated wins and losses over the past four games with the most recent being a 120-116 win at the Brooklyn Nets as a 14-point underdog.

In the last 14 days, the Clippers are 3-4 SU, 4-3 ATS and 3-4 O/U with the 22nd-ranked adjusted net rating at minus-3.9 points per 100 possessions.

The Clippers bludgeoned the T-Wolves by 20 and 27 points in their first two meetings this season with the O/U going 1-1. L.A. has beaten Minnesota in six straight meetings (5-1 ATS).

Timberwolves at Clippers odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Timberwolves +133 (bet $100 to win $133) | Clippers -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +3.5 (-108) | Clippers -3.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Timberwolves at Clippers key injuries

Timberwolves

  • C Karl-Anthony Towns (return to action reconditioning) out
  • PG D’Angelo Russell (return to action reconditioning) out

Clippers

  • PF Nicolas Batum (ankle) questionable
  • SG Brandon Boston Jr. (health and safety protocols) out
  • SG Paul George (elbow) out
  • SG Luke Kennard (health and safety protocols) out
  • C Ivica Zubac (health and safety protocols) out

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Timberwolves at Clippers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 110, Timberwolves 108

Money line

PASS with a heavy “lean” toward the T-Wolves (+133) because I’m on Minnesota plus the points in this spot and generally will sprinkle on an underdog’s money line when betting it to cover the spread.

However, Minnesota is still without two of its most impactful players in KAT and Russell, so I’d need the T-Wolves to be priced north of +150 to take a shot with their money line.

Against the spread

BET 1 unit on the TIMBERWOLVES +3.5 (-108) for a variety of reasons. First, Minnesota has a strength-on-weakness edge on the glass in its favor. The T-Wolves had the third-highest offensive-rebounding rate and scores the third-most second-chance points per game (PPG).

The Clippers have the third-worst defensive-rebounding rate and allow the fifth-most second-chance PPG in the NBA.

This is a better spot for the T-Wolves who are 9-5 ATS as road underdogs with a plus-2.5 ATS margin. Whereas the Clippers are 7-11 ATS as home favorites with a minus-4.1 ATS margin.

Finally, this is a Pros vs. Joe’s game in the betting market. According to Pregame.com, roughly 80% of the money is on Minnesota whereas nearly 60% of the action is on L.A. Typically in sports betting, it’s profitable to follow the money especially when it’s counter to the public.

Over/Under

PASS with a heavy “lean” to the Over 215.5 (-107) since this total has been steamed down from the 219-point opener and I have a hunch that’s too much line movement.

There’s reverse line movement on this total, which is always suspicious. According to Pregame.com and the Yahoo! Sports app, a vast majority of the market is betting the Over, but, again, the total has been lowered by 3.5 points from the opener.

The Over 215.5 (-107) feels like a trap so I’ll PASS on an O/U play.

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Los Angeles Clippers at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Los Angeles Clippers at Toronto Raptors and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Clippers (18-17) square off with the Toronto Raptors (14-17) Friday at the Scotiabank Arena. The tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Clippers vs. Raptors odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Toronto has lost back-to-back games at the Cleveland Cavaliers 144-99 Sunday and to the Philadelphia 76ers 114-109 Tuesday.

Over the past two weeks, the Raptors are 1-2 straight-up (SU), 2-1 ATS, and 3-0 O/U with the 23rd-ranked adjusted net rating at -4.5 points per 100 possessions, according to CleaningTheGlass.com. A couple of Toronto games were postponed due to COVID from Dec. 18-26.

L.A. broke its two-game losing streak Wednesday by beating the Boston Celtics 91-82 as 6-point road underdogs.

The Clippers are 2-4 SU, 3-3 ATS, and 1-5 O/U in the last 14 days with the 22nd-ranked adjusted net rating at -3.9 points per 100 possessions (CTG).

Clippers at Raptors odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Clippers +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Raptors -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +6.5 (-112) | Raptors -6.5 (-108)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 210.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Clippers at Raptors key injuries

Clippers

  • PG Reggie Jackson (reconditioning) questionable
  • SF Paul George (elbow) out
  • C Ivica Zubac (health and safety protocols) out
  • SF Nicolas Batum (ankle) out

Raptors

  • C Precious Achiuwa (reconditioning) probable
  • C Khem Birch (reconditioning) probable

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Clippers at Raptors odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Raptors 112, Clippers 101

Money line

PASS because I like Toronto enough to just lay the points and would never bet as NBA regular-season money line favorite as high as the Raptors (-280).

Against the spread

BET 1 unit on the RAPTORS -6.5 (-110) because they have several starters returning from the COVID list such as PG Fred VanVleet, SFs Scottie Barnes and OG Anunoby.

VanVleet is in the 100th percentile of point guards in on/off net rating at plus-21.4 points per 100 possessions, Anunoby grades in the 70th percentile of forwards and Barnes in the 60th percentile of forwards.

Toronto has a couple of strength-on-weakness edges in its favor such as ball security and rebounding. For instance, the Raptors are second in both defensive turnover rate and offensive rebounding rate. While the Clippers rank 23rd in offensive turnover rate and 26th in defensive rebounding rate.

Furthermore, Toronto is either first or second in fastbreak points, second-chance points and points off of turnovers per game. On the other hand, L.A. ranks 22nd or worse in all three of those metrics.

BET the RAPTORS -6.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Slight “LEAN” to the OVER 210.5 (-107) for a small wager, if at all, because I prefer Toronto’s spread more so than the total in this game.

That said, the Raptors like to force turnovers that lead to fastbreak points and the Clippers can be clumsy with the ball and all give up the seventh-most fastbreak points per game. Also, Toronto has played to the Over at the highest rate in the NBA and has gone Over the total for the past five games.

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