Washington Wizards at Los Angeles Clippers ATS Prediction 12/01/19

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A seven-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Los Angeles Clippers (14-6), who will be 12.5-point favorites when they square off with the Washington Wizards (6-11) at Staples Center. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 237 points and action starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 1, 2019.

Washington Wizards at Los Angeles Clippers Betting Odds

Both teams lost in their last game. The Clippers (5-point favorites) were defeated by the San Antonio Spurs, 107-97, while the Wizards (11.5-point underdogs) fell to the Los Angeles Lakers, 125-103. The Los Angeles game finished 20 points under the projected point total of 224, while the Washington game went 6 points under the projected point total of 234.

Washington held Los Angeles to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.9 (below their season average of 23.5) while Los Angeles held San Antonio to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.0 (below their season average of 23.5). Los Angeles was led by Kawhi Leonard, who contributed 19 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Bradley Beal, meanwhile led the way for Washington, finishing with 18 points and nine assists.

This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Wizards won the last game 125-118. The Wizards’ 6.0 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Clippers, who had a mark of 14.9. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.

Games involving the Wizards have a slight tendency to finish over the projected point total (52.9 percent). Although Washington has a difficult time winning games straight up (6-11 SU), they have an outstanding record against the spread (11-6).

Clippers games have typically finished under the total (60.0 percent). Los Angeles has a superb 14-6 SU record, but they are just 9-10-1 ATS.

The offensive glass could be a huge edge for Los Angeles in this battle. The Clippers are among the league’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking second in offensive rebounding percentage at 25.5 percent. Meanwhile, Washington ranks 26th in the league at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 75.0 percent. Moreover, the Wizards’ third-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.546) will go head-to-head against the Clippers’ fourth-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.497).

Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Clippers Free Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • The Wizards rank 18th in steals per game (7.1) while the Clippers rank 20th in steals allowed per game (8.2).
  • Los Angeles ranks third in assists allowed per game (21.8) while Washington ranks 29th (26.5).
  • The Clippers rank third in second chance points per game (15.5) while the Wizards rank 24th in second chance points allowed per game (13.9).
  • Los Angeles ranks fifth in fast-break points per game (15.6) while Washington ranks 24th in fast-break points allowed per game (15.1).
  • Washington ranks 11th in three pointers attempted per game (35.0) while Los Angeles ranks 22nd in three pointers allowed per game (35.5).
  • The Clippers rank second in rebounds per game (48.9) while the Wizards rank 27th (42.0).
  • The Clippers average 5.7 blocks per game, which ranks seventh in the league. The Wizards rank 21st in blocks allowed per game (5.9).
  • Los Angeles ranks 10th in points off turnovers per game (18.3) while Washington ranks 12th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.6).
  • Los Angeles ranks sixth in points allowed in the paint per game (43.2) while Washington ranks 28th (52.6).
  • Los Angeles is 6-0 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Washington is 2-0.
  • When reaching the century mark, the Clippers are 12-3 and the Wizards are 5-11.
  • Los Angeles is 7-4-1 ATS at home, while Washington is 7-3 ATS on the road.
  • The total has gone over in 5 of the Wizards’ 10 road games, while 8 of the Clippers’ 12 home games have gone under.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Washington and Los Angeles are both 2-3 ATS.
  • The Wizards have 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games, while the Clippers have 3 overs and 2 unders
  • The Wizards’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.4, up from 2.6 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Clippers have scored an average of 117.6 points per game (3.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 110.6 points per game (3.1 above their season average).