Los Angeles Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors Betting Odds

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The Golden State Warriors (44-14), the league’s top scoring team, will go head-to-head against the Los Angeles Clippers (30-26) at ORACLE Arena. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 233 points with Golden State set as an 11-point favorite. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 22, 2018, and it can be seen on TNT.

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In the Clippers’ last outing, they defeated the Boston Celtics, 129-119. DeAndre Jordan led Los Angeles in scoring with 30 points on 11-for-14 shooting. Los Angeles played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.341 (above their season average of 0.221) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.563 (above their season average of 0.523). Boston put up marks of 0.206 and 0.510, respectively, for those same stats.

The Warriors are hoping for a better outcome after their 123-117 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in their last outing. Kevin Durant was the top scorer from either team with 50 points on 17-for-27 shooting. Portland had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.3 (above their season average of 22.7). Golden State, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.550 vs. 0.548).

The productive offense of Golden State will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Los Angeles. The Warriors currently rank first in offensive efficiency, while the Clippers are 15th in defensive efficiency. The Warriors should have the advantage on that end of the court.

Of Los Angeles’ 56 games, 28 have finished over the O/U total, while 31 of Golden State’s 58 games have finished over the projected point total. The Warriors hold the substantial advantage straight up (SU) (44-14 vs. 30-26), but the Clippers have the better against the spread (ATS) record (31-24-1 vs. 25-31-2).

Danilo Gallinari has been playing at a high level over the last five games for Los Angeles, averaging 21.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.

These two teams have met three times already this year, with the Warriors leading the series two games to one. Lou Williams scored a game-high 50 points in the most recent matchup, in which the Clippers, who were 12-point underdogs, beat the Warriors 125-106. He also recorded seven assists. The two teams combined to put up 231 points, which was 12.5 points above the projected point total of 218.5 points. The Clippers played a nearly flawless game. They had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 27.5 and a turnover percentage of 11.6. The Warriors were 10.3 and 15.0, respectively, for those same stats.

Los Angeles Clippers at Golden State Warriors Free Prediction

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

Betting Notes:

  • The Clippers average 13.3 second chance points per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. The Warriors rank 29th in second chance points allowed per game (13.8).
  • Golden State ranks 10th in rebounds per game (44.3) while Los Angeles ranks 20th in rebounds allowed per game (44.3).
  • Golden State ranks first in assists per game (30.5) while Los Angeles ranks 20th (22.1).
  • Golden State averages 29.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 11th in the league. Los Angeles ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (29.9).
  • Los Angeles is 17-10-1 ATS on the road with 15 unders and 13 overs.
  • At home, Golden State is 12-15-2 ATS with 15 overs and 14 unders.
  • In games where they hold opponents below 100 points, Los Angeles is 11-2 and Golden State is 12-2.
  • When scoring more than 100 points, the Clippers are 28-17 and the Warriors are 41-10.
  • The Clippers average 7.8 steals per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. The Warriors rank last in steals allowed per game (9.0).
  • Golden State ranks first in fast break points per game (20.8) while Los Angeles ranks 29th in fast break points allowed per game (14.6).
  • The Clippers rank third in points in the paint per game (49.6) while the Warriors rank 27th in points allowed in the paint per game (47.6).
  • The Warriors average 17.0 points off turnovers per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. The Clippers rank 19th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.9).
  • Golden State ranks first in blocks allowed per game (3.6) while Los Angeles ranks 23rd (5.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • Golden State is 3-2 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders in their last five games.
  • Over their last five games, Los Angeles is 3-2 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over.
  • The Warriors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.0, up from 8.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Clippers have scored an average of 110.6 points per game (2.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 105.6 points per game (1.5 below their season average).