LA Clippers (24-19) vs Washington Wizards (6-36)
Game Info: Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:30 pm (Intuit Dome)
Betting Odds: LA Clippers -13.5 -- Over/Under: 224 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: MNMT
The Washington Wizards and LA Clippers meet Thursday in NBA action at the Intuit Dome. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs LA Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs LA Clippers Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Kings and Lakers, and they play the Suns, Mavs, and Raptors next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.6 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 122.8 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21.6 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 14.4 points and 2.5 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer, and Bilal Coulibaly is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers lost to the Bulls and Celtics, and they play the Bucks, Suns, and Spurs next. The LA Clippers are averaging 109.5 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 106.8 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 23.7 points and 3.4 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 21.3 points and 5.8 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and Kawhi Leonard is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 18 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Clippers have won each of their last 13 home games against the Wizards following a loss.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as home favorites against the Wizards.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Clippers teams that held a winning record.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Clippers have lost three of their last four games as home favorites following a home loss.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in three of their last four games as underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 29th in the league for turnover percentage this season (14.6%).
- The Clippers rank 2nd in the league for defensive rating this season (108.3).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (48.7).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.6).
Washington Wizards vs LA Clippers Injury Report
The LA Clippers will be without P.J. Tucker, Kawhi Leonard, and Ivica Zubac. Nicolas Batum, Kris Dunn, Norman Powell, and James Harden are questionable, and they didn’t play Wednesday against the Celtics.
The Washington Wizards will be without Marvin Bagley III, Malcolm Brogdon, and Saddiq Bey.
Washington Wizards vs LA Clippers Prediction
This line indicates the Clippers are going to have a decent amount of players returning from injury. Otherwise, the line is insane. Check the injury report before betting, as there are a lot of names on the Clippers' side. Regardless, the Washington Wizards aren't winning games, they don't play defense, and they're 16-25-1 ATS on the season despite being big underdogs nightly. The Clippers have covered seven of their last 10 games and are 26-16-1 ATS on the season. If the Clippers get key players back in the mix, this should be another blowout loss for the Wizards.
Randy’s Pick LA Clippers -13.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
