The Los Angeles Clippers (25-12) will be at home in the Staples Center when they take on the New York Knicks (10-25). Action gets underway at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 5, 2020, and can be seen on FSN Prime Ticket.
New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Knicks (7-point underdogs) were defeated by the Phoenix Suns, 120-112, while the Clippers (13-point favorites) fell to the Memphis Grizzlies, 140-114. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The New York game finished 8.5 points over the projected point total of 223.5, while the Los Angeles game went 30.5 points over the projected point total of 223.5.
New York had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 vs. 18.8) while Los Angeles had a better offensive rebounding percentage (24.6 vs. 23.9). Montrezl Harrell had a good game for Los Angeles, recording 28 points and nine rebounds. New York received a boost from Julius Randle, who recorded 13 points and 13 rebounds.
The Clippers dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, Los Angeles won 124-113. Los Angeles had a much better turnover percentage (7.3 vs. 12.6). New York, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (30.2 vs. 27.9). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Oddsmakers have a tendency to place the total high when the Knicks are involved, as 21 of their 35 games have ended under the total. New York heads into the contest with records of 10-25 straight up (SU) and 17-17-1 against the spread (ATS).
Clippers games also tend to finish under the total (55.6 percent). Moreover, Los Angeles owns records of 25-12 SU and 20-15-1 ATS.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Los Angeles should have a substantial advantage. The Clippers defense ranks fifth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.502), while the New York offense is ranked 28th in effective field goal percentage (0.492).
New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Knicks, ATS Winner – Knicks, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Clippers average 32.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA. The Knicks rank 26th in three pointers allowed per game (35.2).
- New York ranks fifth in steals allowed per game (6.9) while Los Angeles ranks 27th (8.3).
- The Clippers rank seventh in points in the paint per game (49.2) while the Knicks rank 26th (43.7).
- Los Angeles ranks third in points off turnovers per game (18.7) while New York ranks 20th (16.2).
- Los Angeles ranks 18th in assists per game (23.3) while New York ranks 29th (21.1).
- The Clippers rank ninth in fast break points per game (14.7) while the Knicks rank 29th (9.8).
- The Clippers rank first in second chance points per game (15.2) while the Knicks rank 15th in second chance points allowed per game (13.3).
- Los Angeles ranks third in rebounds per game (48.1) while New York ranks 23rd in rebounds allowed per game (46.4).
- New York is 3-1 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Los Angeles is 11-0.
- When scoring above 100 points, the Knicks are 9-16 and the Clippers are 23-8.
- New York is 10-8 ATS on the road, while Los Angeles is 11-6-1 ATS at home.
- The total has gone over in 9 of the Knicks’ 18 road games, while 10 of the Clippers’ 18 home games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, New York and Los Angeles are both 3-2 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Knicks have outscored opponents by an average of 5.8 points in their last five games. For the season, New York has been defeated by an average of 7.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Clippers have scored an average of 112.6 points per game (2.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 113.0 points per game (3.8 above their season average).
