Los Angeles Clippers vs Philadelphia 76ers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24
The Philadelphia 76ers (3-12) will host the Los Angeles Clippers (10-7) in a non-conference matchup. The Clippers are currently favored by 2 points and have won four straight games. The over/under line is set at 209 points.
This game will tip off at 6:00 ET and will be played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. NBCS will have the TV coverage for this contest.
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS PHILADELPHIA 76ERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Philadelphia 76ers +2
This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.
WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 100-94 in favor of the 76ers.
- Our projections have Tyrese Maxey finishing with 25 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the 76ers finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.6% and knocking down 11 threes.
Will Los Angeles Live Up to Expectations on the Road?
The Clippers improved to 10-7 on the season with a 104-88 win over the Kings on Friday. Playing at home, Los Angeles entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total score of 192 points fell well below the O/U line of 218.5.
Los Angeles took control early with a 14-0 run, turning an 8-4 deficit into an 18-8 lead. They held the Kings to just 12 points in the 1st quarter and 17 in the 2nd. Sacramento fought back in the 3rd, outscoring the Clippers 35-25, but Los Angeles finished strong, winning the 4th quarter 28-24.
In their win over the Kings, the Clippers struggled offensively, shooting just 41.5% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 23.8% clip. James Harden led the way with 22 points, despite shooting 27.8% and going 2-for-10 from deep.
Derrick Jones Jr. added 17 points, while Kevin Porter Jr. contributed 14, with 12 of those coming in the 4th quarter. Harden scored 8 points in the 1st quarter, and Amir Coffey chipped in 7 of his 11 points in the opening period.
The Clippers’ defense was dominant on Friday, holding the Kings to just 88 points. They were especially strong in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up only 12 and 17 points, respectively. Even with a 35-point 3rd quarter from the Kings, the Clippers held them to 24 points in the 4th to secure the win.
Overall, the Clippers limited the Kings to 38% shooting, including just 7 made threes on 20% shooting from deep. They also collected 43 defensive rebounds while allowing 8 offensive boards. The Clippers added 13 steals and 3 blocks in the game.
Do the 76ers Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Philadelphia improved to 3-12 on the season with a 113-98 win over the Nets on Friday. The 76ers were favored by 2.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 211 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 214.5.
After a 14-0 run by the Nets put them ahead 69-53, the 76ers rallied, outscoring Brooklyn 60-29 the rest of the way. Philadelphia dominated the 4th quarter, holding the Nets to 21 points while scoring 34.
Jared McCain’s 30 points and 6 threes led the 76ers to a win over the Nets, with McCain hitting 14 points in the 4th quarter. Tyrese Maxey added 26 points, scoring 9 in the final period.
Philadelphia connected on 16 threes at a rate of 37.2%, with an overall FG% of 44.6%. Maxey hit 3 threes, shooting 50% from deep, while McCain shot 54.5% from beyond the arc.
Philadelphia’s defense held the Nets to 98 points on Friday, giving up 24 in the 1st quarter, 26 in the 2nd, 27 in the 3rd, and just 21 in the 4th. Brooklyn shot 49% from the field.
The 76ers limited the Nets to 13 made threes on 35% shooting. Brooklyn also went 7/7 from the line. Philadelphia grabbed 25 defensive rebounds, allowed 7 offensive boards, and recorded 13 steals and 9 blocks.