Los Angeles Clippers vs. Washington Wizards Betting Prediction 12/08/19

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The Washington Wizards (7-14) will be at home in Capital One Arena when they go head-to-head against the Los Angeles Clippers (16-7). Action gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 8, 2019.

Los Angeles Clippers at Washington Wizards Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last outing. The Clippers (4.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Milwaukee Bucks, 119-91, while the Wizards (9.5-point underdogs) fell to the Miami Heat, 112-103. The Los Angeles game finished 24.5 points under the projected point total of 234.5, while the Washington game finished 12.5 points under the projected point total of 227.5.

Los Angeles did a great job of converting from the free throw line (17-19; 89.5 percent) while Washington had a better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 11.1). Davis Bertans had a solid performance for Washington, putting up 19 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Ivica Zubac played a pivotal role for Los Angeles with 14 points and 12 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Montrezl Harrell led the Clippers to a 150-125 victory. He recorded a double-double with 23 points and 15 rebounds. Los Angeles covered as a 13-point favorite and the two teams combined to put up 275 points, which was well over the projected point total of 240. Los Angeles made good use of their 40 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 32 of them (80.0 percent). Washington, on the other hand, was 20-27 (74.1 percent).

Vegas is known to set the total high when the Clippers are involved, as 14 of their 23 games have gone under the total. Los Angeles heads into the game with records of 16-7 straight up (SU) and 11-11-1 against the spread (ATS).

Of the Wizards’ 21 games, 11 have finished over the projected point total. Washington has an excellent record ATS (13-8), despite being 7-14 SU.

There’s a decent chance that Los Angeles struggles to create turnovers. Washington ranks third in the league at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 12.9 percent), while Los Angeles forces the 14th-most turnovers (14.4 percent). Furthermore, the Clippers are among the NBA’s best on the offensive backboards, ranking first in offensive rebounding percentage (25.3 percent). The Wizards, meanwhile, rank 25th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.3 percent).

Los Angeles Clippers at Washington Wizards Betting Pick

NBA Pick: SU Winner – Clippers, ATS Winner – Clippers, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Wizards average 19.0 points off turnovers per game, which ranks sixth in the league. The Clippers rank 13th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.9).
  • Los Angeles ranks second in rebounds per game (49.0) while Washington ranks 29th (41.7).
  • The Clippers average 15.7 second chance points per game, which ranks first in the NBA. The Wizards rank 23rd in second chance points allowed per game (14.3).
  • Los Angeles ranks ninth in blocks per game (5.4) while Washington ranks 29th (3.7).
  • Los Angeles ranks sixth in fast break points per game (15.3) while Washington ranks 15th in fast break points allowed per game (13.4).
  • The Clippers rank fifth in points allowed in the paint per game (44.1) while the Wizards rank 28th (52.6).
  • The Wizards rank 13th in three pointers attempted per game (34.6) while the Clippers rank 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (34.9).
  • Washington averages 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA. Los Angeles ranks 21st in steals allowed per game (8.2).
  • Los Angeles ranks fourth in assists allowed per game (22.5) while Washington ranks 27th (26.3).
  • Los Angeles is 7-0 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Washington is 2-0.
  • In games where they score over 100 points, the Clippers are 14-3 and the Wizards are 6-14.
  • Washington is 5-4 ATS at home, while Los Angeles is 2-7 ATS on the road.
  • The Clippers have 5 unders and 4 overs in 9 road games.
  • In 9 home games, the Wizards have 5 overs, 3 unders and 1 push.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Los Angeles and Washington are both 2-3 ATS.
  • The Clippers have 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games, while the Wizards have 2 overs, 2 unders and 1 push
  • During their last five games, the Clippers have scored an average of 115.2 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 113.4 points per game (5.1 above their season average).
  • The Wizards’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 11.4, up from 3.8 for the season.