LA Clippers (21-17) vs Brooklyn Nets (14-26)
Game Info: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:30 pm (Intuit Dome)
Betting Odds: LA Clippers -14.5 -- Over/Under: 212.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Brooklyn Nets and LA Clippers meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Intuit Dome. Here’s a Brooklyn Nets vs LA Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Brooklyn Nets vs LA Clippers Pick.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Jazz, beat the Trail Blazers, and they play the Lakers, Thunder, and Knicks next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 107.3 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 113.7 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.5 points and 4.3 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Tosan Evbuomwan is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.9 rebounds per game.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers lost to the Nuggets, beat the Heat, and they play the Trail Blazers, Lakers, and Bulls next. The LA Clippers are averaging 108.9 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 108.1 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 23.9 points and 3.5 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 21.5 points and 5.9 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and Amir Coffey is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won 16 of their last 17 games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nets have lost nine of their last 10 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Clippers.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last six games as home favorites.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games following a road win.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Nets have won each of their last three games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Clippers have lost three of their last four Wednesday games as home favorites.
- The Nets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against the Clippers.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games against Nets teams that held a losing record.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Norman Powell ranks 4th amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (5.0) this season.
- James Harden ranks 7th amongst qualified players for assists per game (7.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 28th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (9.7).
- The Clippers rank 3rd in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (75.9%).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for H2 points per game this season (52.5).
- The Nets rank 29th in the league for rebounds per game this season (40.1).
Brooklyn Nets vs LA Clippers Injury Report
The LA Clippers will continue to be without P.J. Tucker.
The Nets will be without Bojan Bogdanovic, Trendon Watford, Nic Claxton, Cam Thomas, and Maxwell Lewis.
Brooklyn Nets vs LA Clippers Prediction
The LA Clippers are as healthy as they've been all season, and they're comfortably the better team. It's not surprising to see this sort of line. The Nets are also on the end of a back-to-back. I get it. However, this line is thick. This is the first time this season that the Clippers are a double-digit favorite. Also, the Clippers are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games as a double-digit favorite. The Nets are still a profitable 21-18-1 ATS on the season, so let's not act like they're completely useless. Also, LA is still dealing with the fire issue, and it's taking a toll on everybody, including the players. Massive number. I'll take my chances with the Nets and the boatload of points.
Randy’s Pick Brooklyn Nets +14.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
