| MATCHUP | LA Clippers | Washington Wizards |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 18-23 | 10-31 |
| Spread | -6.5 -118 | +6.5 -102 |
| Moneyline | -278 | +225 |
| Total | Over 223.5 (-115) | Under 223.5 (-105) |
| Where | Capital One Arena, Washington, DC | |
| When | Monday, January 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:00 PM EST | |
| TV | MNMT | |
The Los Angeles Clippers travel to the Capital One Arena to battle the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Here’s a LA Clippers vs Washington Wizards Prediction. This article will include a LA Clippers vs Washington Wizards Pick.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Clippers have been on fire lately as they’ve won 12 of their last 14 games overall and they will be gunning for a sixth straight victory after outlasting the Raptors in a 121-117 overtime road win on Friday. James Harden led the team with 31 points and 10 assists, Jordan Miller tallied 19 points with six assists on eight of 11 shooting off the bench while Kris Dunn chipped in with 15 points and four assists.
As a team, the Clippers shot 52 percent from the field and 13 of 36 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Raptors in the first quarter. They quickly fell into a 14-point deficit, but they chipped away at the deficit and closed the final 4:53 of the fourth quarter on a 12-4 run to force overtime where they were always in control after scoring the first two baskets.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards have been in a real slump as they’ve lost seven of their last eight games overall. They will be hoping to arrest a six-game losing streak after falling short to the Nuggets in a 121-115 road defeat on Saturday. Kyshawn George led the team with 29 points on 10 of 28 shooting, Alex Sarr added 16 points with eight rebounds while Khris Middleton chipped in with 16 points, seven rebounds and four assists.
As a team, the Wizards shot 46 percent from the field and 11 of 30 from the 3-point line as they fought hard all game to take a five-point lead midway through the fourth quarter. Until the Nuggets went on a 23-8 run to take the game away from them.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Clippers have lost each of their last three games as favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Wizards have won each of their last five day games at Capital One Arena following a road loss.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in four of their last five day games.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last 11 games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have lost 14 of their last 15 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last nine games against the Wizards.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Clippers.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Clippers’ last nine day games against Southeast Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Wizards’ last seven home games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Bub Carrington ranks 12th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (41.3%) this season.
- Kyshawn George ranks 10th amongst qualified Forwards for assists per game (4.9) this season.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Ivica Zubac ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for second chance points per game (4.3) this season.
- John Collins is one of only eight qualified Centers in the league shooting at least 80% from the free-throw line this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (13.3).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (93.8).
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for free throw percentage this season (84.5%).
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (82.8).
LA Clippers vs Washington Wizards Prediction
The Clippers are still missing Bradley Beal, Derrick Jones Jr, Bogdan Bogdanovic and Kawhi Leonard, while the Wizards have ruled out Cam Whitmore, Trae Young and Bilal Coulibaly. Both teams are coming into this contest with plenty of injuries, but it’s the Clippers who hold the clear edge in depth as they still have plenty of firepower to make up for the absence of Leonard.
The Wizards deserve plenty of credit for how they were able to stick with the red-hot Nuggets in their last outing, but I don’t like their chances against this resurgent Clippers squad. The line is a couple of points higher than I predicted, but I will back the Clippers to get the win and cover in this spot.