LA Clippers vs Washington Wizards Player Prop Picks 11/27/24

The Los Angeles Clippers will take on the Washington Wizards on November 27, 2024, at Capital One Arena. The Clippers are looking to bounce back after a heavy loss to the Celtics, while the Wizards aim to capitalize on their opponent’s recent struggles. Key players to watch include Norman Powell for the Clippers, averaging 23.3 points per game, and Jordan Poole for the Wizards, although his availability is in question due to a hip injury.

The Clippers’ defense will be critical in slowing down the Wizards’ offense, which has struggled against tougher teams this season. Rebounding and turnovers could also play significant roles, given both teams’ challenges with ball control.

Ivica Zubac Over 11.5 Rebounds

Ivica Zubac has been an essential presence on the boards for the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2024-25 season. Through 19 games, he is averaging 12.4 rebounds per game, showcasing his strong rebounding ability. His split includes 4.1 offensive rebounds and 8.3 defensive rebounds per game, reflecting his value both in securing second-chance opportunities and protecting the paint on defense. Zubac has also been efficient with his rebounding, contributing to his team’s overall success with an 11.5 total rebound percentage.

Zubac will have a monstrous game on the glass against the Wizards. He’s gone over this number with ease in 4 of his last 5 games and in that span, we saw him have a 17 rebound game and a 15 rebound game. This Wizards team has no presence in the paint with Rookie Alex Sarr and Kyle Kuzma playing center and power forward. This is one of Zubacs most favorable matchups this season and he should capitalize on it. 

James Harden Over 23.5 Points

James Harden has been averaging a strong 20.5 points per game in the 2024-25 season, contributing across several aspects of the game. He is playing 34.2 minutes per game, and his shooting efficiency remains solid with 37.2% from three-point range on 7.9 attempts per game. Harden is also getting to the free-throw line frequently, hitting 6.3 free throws per game on 7.1 attempts, good for an 88.8% conversion rate.

This is a great spot for James Harden to have a massive game. This Wizards team ranks in the bottom 10 in almost every defensive category. He should have success shooting being the arc and taking it to the whole against this Wizards weak interior defense. The Wizards will also be on the back end of a back-to-back so expect fatigue to play a factor as well. All around this is a great spot for Harden.  

Kyle Kuzma Under 23.5 Points

Kyle Kuzma is currently averaging 16.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. His scoring efficiency includes a field goal percentage of 42.9%, with a three-point shooting percentage of 28.8%. His point line is so high because it looks like Jordan Poole is out for this game.

We’ve seen Kyle Kuzma get over this number just once so far this season. One thing that the Clippers have specialized in this season has been their perimeter defense. I don’t expect Kuzma to be successful from beyond the arc so he’ll have to drive and be met with Zubac. This is just an awful matchup for the Washington Wizards and Kyle Kuzma.