A 10-game home winning streak is on the line for the Philadelphia 76ers (33-21), who will be 1-point underdogs when they challenge the Los Angeles Clippers (37-16) at Wells Fargo Center. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 225 points and it will air on TNT at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
Los Angeles Clippers at Philadelphia 76ers Betting Odds
The Clippers dismantled the Cleveland Cavaliers in their last contest, 133-92, easily covering as 6-point favorites. The 76ers, on the other hand, topped the Chicago Bulls,118-111, but failed to cover as 11-point favorites. The Los Angeles game went 7 points under the projected point total of 232, while the Philadelphia game went 16 points over the projected point total of 213.
Los Angeles dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.634 (above their season average of 0.528) and a turnover percentage of 9.8 (better than their season average of 12.5). Cleveland was 0.405 and 13.3, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Philadelphia played a perfect game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.274 (above their season average of 0.186) and a turnover percentage of 14.0 (worse than their season average of 12.6). Chicago recorded marks of 0.148 and 15.9, respectively, for those same stats. Joel Embiid had a solid performance for Philadelphia, recording 28 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. Lou Williams was a key piece for Los Angeles with 25 points and five rebounds.
The 76ers dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the most recent game, Philadelphia won 119-113. Philadelphia’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The 76ers had more offensive rebounds (17 vs. 12), defensive rebounds (38 vs. 29) and total rebounds (55 vs. 41). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Just over half of the Clippers’ games have finished under the projected point total. Los Angeles holds records of 37-16 straight up (SU) and 28-24-1 against the spread (ATS).
Of the 76ers’ 54 games, 28 have finished over the total. Philadelphia is 33-21 SU, but they have a hard time covering the spread (23-28-3 ATS).
The offense of Philadelphia will clash against the elite defense of Los Angeles. The 76ers currently rank 18th in offensive efficiency, while the Clippers are sixth in defensive efficiency. The Clippers should have the advantage on that end of the court. Additionally, the Clippers are among the league’s best at getting to the line, ranking third in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.229). The 76ers, meanhwile, rank 21st in opponents’ FTA rate (0.212).
Los Angeles Clippers at Philadelphia 76ers ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Clippers, ATS Winner – Clippers, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The 76ers rank third in assists allowed per game (22.1) while the Clippers rank 10th (23.8).
- Philadelphia ranks first in three pointers allowed per game (28.6) while Los Angeles ranks 27th (35.5).
- The 76ers rank second in rebounds allowed per game (41.8) while the Clippers rank 18th (45.6).
- Philadelphia ranks first in blocks allowed per game (3.9) while Los Angeles ranks 14th (4.9).
- Los Angeles ranks fifth in points allowed in the paint per game (44.6) while Philadelphia ranks 12th (47.3).
- The Clippers rank fifth in second chance points per game (14.4) while the 76ers rank 22nd (12.3).
- The 76ers average 14.3 fast break points per game, which ranks ninth in the NBA. The Clippers rank 21st in fast break points allowed per game (14.0).
- Los Angeles averages 17.8 points off turnovers per game, which ranks eighth in the league. Philadelphia ranks 13th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.7).
- Philadelphia ranks seventh in steals per game (8.3) while Los Angeles ranks 23rd in steals allowed per game (8.1).
- When holding opponents below 100 points, Philadelphia is 14-1 and Los Angeles is 14-0.
- The Clippers are 35-11 when they score more than 100 points, while the 76ers are 29-10.
- Los Angeles is 13-13 ATS on the road, while Philadelphia is 14-10-2 ATS at home.
- In 26 road games, the Clippers have 15 unders and 11 overs.
- The 76ers have 14 overs, 11 unders and 1 push in 26 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Clippers are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the 76ers are 1-4.
- In their last five games, Los Angeles has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Philadelphia has 4 overs and 1 under.
- The Clippers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.2, up from 6.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the 76ers have scored an average of 107.8 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 116.6 points per game (10.3 above their season average).
