Los Angeles Clippers vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/29/25
The Los Angeles Clippers (-162) will travel to San Antonio to take on the Spurs (+137) in a Western Conference matchup. The Clippers are favored by 3.5 points and have a record of 26-20, which is good for 6th in the West. The Spurs are currently 12th in the West and have a record of 20-23.
This game will tip-off at 8:00 ET and can be seen on FDSS. The over/under line for the game is currently set at 222 points.
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK
The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +3.5
This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 29th.
WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 138-125 in favor of the Spurs.
- Our projections have Victor Wembanyama finishing with 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.
- From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.9% and knocking down 16 threes.
Will the Clippers Make it Happen on the Road?
The Clippers fell to 26-20 on the season after a 111-109 road loss to the Suns on Monday. Los Angeles, who were favored by 1 point, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 220 points came in under the pre-game line of 225.
After trailing 60-47 at halftime, the Clippers made a push in the second half, outscoring the Suns 31-23 in the third quarter. They took control with a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 107-99 to 117-99, but ultimately couldn’t hold on as Phoenix edged them out in the final minutes.
In their 111-109 loss to the Suns, the Clippers shot 49.4% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 10 threes at a 31.2% clip. Ivica Zubac led the way with 25 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 70.6% from the floor.
James Harden added 24 points and 10 assists, hitting 5 threes at 50% efficiency, while Norman Powell contributed 23 points, knocking down 3 threes at 60%. Powell scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, while Harden added 6, matching Zubac’s output in the final period.
The Clippers tightened up defensively after a rough 1st quarter, where they gave up 34 points, allowing 26 in the 2nd and 23 in the 3rd. However, they allowed 28 points in the 4th, leading to a 111-109 loss to the Suns.
Los Angeles struggled to defend the three-point line, where Phoenix hit 22 threes at a 46% clip. The Clippers sent the Suns to the line 11 times, where they made 9 free throws. Defensively, the Clippers recorded 12 steals and 5 blocks.
Can the Spurs Hold Strong at Home?
The Spurs fell to 20-23 on the season after a 136-98 home loss to the Pacers on Saturday. San Antonio entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 234, exceeding the pre-game O/U line of 230.5 by 3.5 points.
Indiana took control with an 11-0 run, turning a 58-50 deficit into a 61-58 lead. San Antonio won the 3rd quarter 36-33 but were outscored 38-12 in the 4th, as the Pacers pulled away for the 38-point win.
In their 136-98 loss to the Pacers, the Spurs shot just 41.2% from the field, making 11 threes at a 34.4% clip. Harrison Barnes led the way with 25 points, hitting 3 threes at 42.9% and shooting 64.3% overall.
Victor Wembanyama added 20 points and 12 rebounds, though he connected on just 28.6% of his threes. Stephon Castle contributed 17 points, 10 of which came in the 3rd quarter.
Defensively, the Spurs struggled on Saturday, allowing 136 points to the Pacers. San Antonio gave up at least 32 points in every quarter, including 38 in the 4th. Indiana shot 52% from the field.
The Pacers hit 17 threes at a 43% clip. San Antonio sent Indiana to the line 14 times, where they made 13 free throws. The Spurs recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks.