The San Antonio Spurs (22-26) will travel to the Staples Center to square off against the Los Angeles Clippers (34-15). The Clippers opened as 10-point favorites. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 227.5 points and it can be seen on NBATV at 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 3, 2020.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Odds
Both teams covered as favorites in their last matchup. The Clippers (10-point favorites) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-106, while the Spurs (8.5-point favorites) beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-90. The Los Angeles game went 6 points under the projected point total of 230, while the San Antonio game finished 10.5 points under the projected point total of 214.5.
San Antonio dominated every stat category in the game. They had a great turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 11.2) and a free throw rate of 0.161 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Charlotte was 16.1 and 0.120, respectively. Los Angeles, meanwhile, played a nearly flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.0 (below their season average of 24.8) and a turnover percentage of 10.9 (better than their season average of 12.6). Minnesota put up marks of 13.6 and 14.5, respectively, for those same stats. Kawhi Leonard played a key role for Los Angeles with 31 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, DeMar DeRozan played well for San Antonio, contributing 24 points and six assists.
The Clippers lead the season series two games to one. In their most recent game, the two teams combined to put up 243 points, well over the projected point total of 226. Los Angeles won 134-109, covering as a 6.5-point favorite. Los Angeles won the rebounding battle. The Clippers had 13 offensive rebounds and 43 total rebounds, while the Spurs had four and 36, respectively. In the victory, Leonard led all scorers with 26 points.
Vegas has a tendency to set the total low when the Spurs are playing, as 28 of their 48 games have gone over the total. San Antonio comes into the contest with records of 22-26 straight up (SU) and 20-26-2 against the spread (ATS).
Contrary to San Antonio, Clippers games have typically finished under the total (55.1 percent). Further, Los Angeles is 34-15 SU and 26-22-1 ATS.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Clippers rank third in offensive rebounding percentage (24.8 percent), while San Antonio ranks fifth in defensive rebounding percentage (79.0 percent).
Spurs vs. Clippers Free Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Spurs, ATS Winner – Spurs, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Clippers average 23.5 assists per game, which ranks 18th in the league. The Spurs rank 24th in assists allowed per game (25.5).
- Los Angeles ranks first in second chance points per game (15.0) while San Antonio ranks 29th (11.4).
- The Spurs average 14.2 fast break points per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. The Clippers rank 23rd in fast break points allowed per game (14.5).
- Los Angeles averages 48.1 rebounds per game, which ranks second in the league. San Antonio ranks 15th in rebounds allowed per game (45.5).
- San Antonio ranks eighth in blocks per game (5.6) while Los Angeles ranks 14th in blocks allowed per game (5.0).
- The Clippers rank seventh in points in the paint per game (49.2) while the Spurs rank 29th (43.8).
- The Clippers rank 17th in three pointers attempted per game (32.6) while the Spurs rank 28th (28.3).
- Los Angeles ranks 20th in steals per game (7.4) while San Antonio ranks 25th (6.8).
- Los Angeles ranks eighth in points off turnovers per game (18.0) while San Antonio ranks 26th (15.1).
- San Antonio is 2-0 when they allow below 100 points, while Los Angeles is 13-0.
- The Spurs are 22-21 when they reach 100 points, while the Clippers are 32-10.
- Los Angeles is 14-10-1 ATS at home, while San Antonio is 11-9-2 ATS on the road.
- In 22 road games, the Spurs have 14 overs, 7 unders and 1 push.
- The Clippers have 13 unders and 12 overs in 25 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, San Antonio and Los Angeles are both 3-2 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Spurs have outscored opponents by an average of 4.4 points in their last five games. On the season, San Antonio has been defeated by an average of 0.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Clippers have scored an average of 110.0 points per game (5.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 109.2 points per game (0.3 below their season average).
