by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Feb 13, 2024
Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
Where to Watch: ESPN
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Clippers +2.5, Warriors -2.5; Over/Under: 232.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Clippers +2.5, Warriors -2.5; Over/Under: 232.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Clippers +2.5, Warriors -2.5; Over/Under: 232.5 points
Season Record
Los Angeles Clippers: 35-17 (1st place, Pacific Division)
Golden State Warriors: 26-25 (5th place, Pacific Division)
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Los Angeles Clippers: 7-3 last 10
Golden State Warriors: 7-3 last 10
Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors Preview and Analysis
The Clippers are entering this game with a 35-17 record overall and they are 15-11 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves in their last game. Paul George and Kawhi Leonard each led the team in points in that game with 18 while James Harden was next on the team with 17 points. James Harden led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Ivica Zubac led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 40.5% from the field, 32.1% from 3-point range, and 88.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 118 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.5 PPG against them. The Clippers have an ATS record of 28-24 this season and their O/U record is 21-30-1.
The Warriors are entering this game with a 26-25 record overall and they are 14-13 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 5 game winning streak with wins coming against the Brooklyn Nets, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Indiana Pacers, the Phoenix Suns, and the Utah Jazz in their last game. Klay Thompson led the team in points in that game with 26 while Stephen Curry was next on the team with 25 points. Stephen Curry led the team in assists in that game with 10 while Draymond Green led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 48% from the field, 45.5% from 3-point range, and 76.5% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 119.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 117.6 PPG against them. The Warriors have an ATS record of 27-23-1 this season and their O/U record is 28-23.
Clippers vs Warriors Prediction
The current betting odds have the Warriors listed as a 2.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Warriors haven't looked great in their games this season with their 26-25 record overall which has them fighting for the last play-in spot for the playoffs in the West right now. They haven't been great on their home court this season with their 14-13 road record, but they haven't been a bad home team either and they have been getting really hot over the last week with 5 wins in a row now. Meanwhile, the Clippers have looked really good in their games this season with their 35-17 record overall which has them right near the top of the West with one of the best records in the entire NBA. They haven't been a bad road team either with their 15-11 road record, but they are coming off a loss in their last game. The Clippers are 7-3 in their last 10 games but they haven't looked great lately with those losses being more recent, losing twice at home in their last 3 games. The Warriors have also been getting hot themselves now as they are also 7-3 in their last 10 games but have been the much hotter team coming into this one with 5 wins in a row now. The Warriors have turned things around lately and are clearly making a push up the standings in the West with their new found rhythm in games while the Clippers clearly haven't been at their best lately. The best way to place a bet here is on the Warriors to cover the spread in this game.
Clippers Warriors Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, February 14, 2024 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Warriors 115 Clippers 110.
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NBA Betting Trends
Los Angeles Clippers: 3-6 ATS on the road when the line is +3 to -3. 19-32 ATS after a loss by 10 points or more. 17-6 UNDER after a game where they failed to cover the spread. 6-1 UNDER after a loss by 10 points or more. 17-8 UNDER off an upset loss as a home favorite.
Golden State Warriors: 12-3 ATS as a home underdog. 9-2 ATS after a win by 10 points or more. 17-8 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins. 7-2 UNDER after successfully covering the spread in 5 or more consecutive games. 7-4 UNDER off a road win. 33-22 UNDER in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 230.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Clippers: M. Diabate (PF) Late Feb - Hand.
Golden State Warriors: C. Paul (PG) Late Feb - Hand.
Notable Quotes
“They played better than we did. Outcoached us, outplayed us and everything. I thought just the physicality and attention to detail, they were better.” - Tyronn Lue after his team’s loss against the Timberwolves in their game on Monday.
“We knew this trip was going to be tough all the way around, just the emotions coming back to a place where it happened, but it was definitely weird without Steve. It helped us to acknowledge and celebrate what they were doing and where they were at, and where they should have been. And then our ability to go out and allow the game to honor (Milojevic) was good.” - Steph Curry after their win against the Jazz in their game on Monday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Clippers
PG James Harden
SG Terance Mann
SF Paul George
PF Kawhi Leonard
C Ivica Zubac
Golden State Warriors
PG Stephen Curry
SG Klay Thompson
SF Andrew Wiggins
PF Jonathan Kuminga
C Draymond Green
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Clippers
PPG: K. Leonard (24.1)
APG: J. Harden (8.4)
Reb/G: I. Zubac (9.5)
Golden State Warriors
PPG: S. Curry (28)
APG: C. Paul (7.2)
Reb/G: K. Looney (6.6)
Coaches:
Los Angeles Clippers: Tyronn Lue (4th season)
Golden State Warriors: Steve Kerr (10th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
