The Los Angeles Clippers will try to overcome insurmountable odds when they take on the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. The Clippers’ track record in Oakland is — for lack of a better word — atrocious, as they’ve lost 10 straight and are 2-18 in their last 20 trips to Oracle. The Warriors opened as overwhelming favorites and are expected to welcome forward Kevin Durant back into the fold after he missed three games with a quad injury.
- The Clippers are 0-12 SU in their last 12 games vs the Warriors.
- The total has gone OVER in the Clippers’ last five games vs the Warriors.
- The Warriors are 42-4 SU in their last 46 games vs divisional opponents.
If the Clippers want any shot to even cover the spread, they’ll need a superhuman effort from their B squad. Blake Griffin has been ruled out for tonight’s game with a concussion and it’s too bad because since his return from injury, he was balling out and the Clips were 3-1 SU. With him out of the lineup this season, Los Angeles has been a dumpster fire at 4-8 SU and has only topped 100 points three times in those games.
While the Warriors shouldn’t have much issue dispatching the Clippers on their home floor, spread bettors should be very cautious when backing the Dubs, especially when favored by double-digit points. They’re 27-3 SU in those games but 15-12-3 ATS, which means it’s hard to trust a payout to come your way when taking such a large spread. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are also ruled out for tonight's matchup so tread carefully before backing the Dubs to eat the points.
The total opened at 225 and while such a large total can scare bettors off, if the Warriors are involved, consider the OVER. When the total opens at 225 or more in Warriors games, the O/U record is 9-3-1 in 13 games this season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Golden State Warriors installed as 15.5-point favorites in this particular NBA matchup. The OVER/UNDER betting line for the total number of points scored was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 227.5.
OddsShark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 124-105 victory for the Warriors. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Golden State Warriors sit at 33-8 (19-21-1 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Los Angeles Clippers are currently 18-21 (20-19 ATS). Looking to bet on the points scored total? Golden State is 22-18-1 OU and Los Angeles is 21-17-1 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Golden State vs Los Angeles injuries news.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 3-rated Warriors and the No. 23-ranked Clippers, according to the NBA Power Rankings here at OddsShark.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Golden State's No. 1-ranked offense (116.05 PPG) against a Los Angeles defense that ranks No. 20 at 106.69 PPG. The Warriors have averaged 50.87% from the field per game, more than the Clippers have managed so far this NBA season (45.54% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Clippers got a 34-point performance from Lou Williams as Los Angeles handed Atlanta a 108-107 defeat on Monday at Staples Center.
The Warriors got a 32-point performance from Stephen Curry as Golden State handed Denver a 124-114 defeat on Monday at Oracle Arena.
- Los Angeles is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games
- Los Angeles is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Los Angeles's last 9 games
- Los Angeles is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
- Golden State is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 5 games
- Golden State is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Sacramento, Thursday, January 11
Golden State at Milwaukee, Friday, January 12
