The defending Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors (9-30) travel to Staples Center to take on the Los Angeles Clippers (26-12) Friday for a 10:30 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Warriors-Clippers sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Warriors at Clippers: Key injuries
Warriors
- PG Stephen Curry (hand) out
- SG Klay Thompson (knee) out
- PG D’Angelo Russell (shoulder) questionable
- PF Kevon Looney (abdominal) out
Clippers
- SF Paul George (hamstring) out
Warriors at Clippers: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 12:50 p.m. ET.
Prediction
Clippers 121, Warriors 100
Moneyline (ML)
The CLIPPERS (-1111) are monster moneyline favorites in this contest, and it’s not hard to see why. The Warriors (+675) have lost six straight games overall and five straight on the road. Meanwhile, the Clippers are one of the best teams in the league and have been excellent at home this season. Due to the odds, PASS on the moneyline.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The CLIPPERS (-14.5, +100) are double-digit favorites over the Warriors (+14.5, -121) at home, and that shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone. Golden State has covered in just two of its last six games, while the Clippers have gone 21-17 against the spread this season. Expect the Clippers to cover with ease. This one could get ugly quickly in Los Angeles.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this Western Conference matchup is set at 219.5 points, which feels about right. While both teams can score at will, the Clippers’ defense can shut just about any team down when they want. Expect Los Angeles to score near 120 points, allowing the OVER 219.5 (-128) to hit in the Staples Center.
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