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The Warriors have shown remarkable form of late, having won four of the last five games played while the Clippers have been rather average. Both teams have star players whose participation is in doubt, making this particular game difficult to call. Let us examine the betting odds and offers for this exciting match.
Betting Odds and Info
These are the latest odds as of writing:
Moneyline: Warriors 1.55 , Clippers 2.54
Spread: Warriors -4 , Clippers +4
Over/Under: 225.5
Team Recent Performance
Golden State Warriors
The team has played well in the recent past winning four out of the last five matches. On November 16th, they managed to scrape through against Memphis winning by 123-118 but missed out on the -7 point spread while the game had 236.5 points in total. On November 13th, they also overcame avenger’s opponent Dallas 120-117, covered the -2.5 point spread and also set the total line at 235 and went over. They also had another win streak 127-116 against Oklahoma City on November 11 and this time also was able to win covering the +6.5 points spread and the total line was also high at 228 and also went over. Cleveland beat them on November 9 by a score of 119 – 136. They played next at the TD Garden on November 7 where they won against Boston 118-112, covering the +7 spread and the total of 228.5 also going over.
Los Angeles Clippers
The latest outcomes of the team reflect an average display. On November 18 the team managed to beat Utah 116-105 and covered the -9.5 line, but went under the total of 221.5. Two games were lost to Houston on November 16 (104-125) and 14 (103-111) with both games having a 5 positive line, over 215.5 won on November 16 and under 214 on November 14 extended the streak. They succumbed to Oklahoma City on November 12, by a score of 134-128, easily going over a +6.5 line at 219. They also trashed Toronto 105-103 on November 10, but did not cover the -6 line as there was an under of 226.
Team Head-to-Head Matchup
The Golden State Warriors (4-6) and Los Angeles Clippers (6-4) are on the same level judging from recent measures. Both have 5-5 reservations on the spread, with a 6-4 record on overweight. Golden State goes for 117.5 points and 58.5 halftime points above the Clippers who are well below 115.3 and 53.9 respectively. The shooting percentages also put Golden State in the lead at 47.46% while for the Clippers it is 45.78%. The battle of the boards is tight, with Golden State claiming 45.4 rebounds per game while the Clippers are at 43.6. From the long range, the Warriors in this season have shot 158/418 threes to the 126/353 conversions by the Clippers. The two teams have nearly the same number of steals with the Clippers slightly ahead at 7.1 as compared to Golden State’s 6.8.
Team Injuries
Golden State Warriors
Stephen Curry (PG, knee) and Kevon Looney (PF, illness) are questionable. De’Anthony Melton (SG, ACL) is out indefinitely, while Lindy Waters III (SF, knee) left the last game and is also questionable.
Los Angeles Clippers
P.J. Tucker (PF, personal reasons) is out indefinitely, while Kawhi Leonard (SF, knee) remains sidelined indefinitely.
SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction
The Golden State Warriors will win and cover the spread with the total going over 225.5.
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