Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24
At 10:00 ET, the Clippers (-181) will host the Warriors (+153) in a divisional matchup. The Clippers are favored by 4.5 points and the over/under line is set at 213.5.
Golden State is 15-14 and has lost two straight games. They are 10th in the Western Conference and 4th in the Pacific Division. The Clippers are 17-13 and are 7th in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Pacific Division.
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Golden State Warriors +4.5
This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 10:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.
WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 104-103 in favor of the Warriors.
- Our projections have Jonathan Kuminga finishing with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.
- From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 12 threes.
Will Golden State Find a Way to Win on the Road?
The Warriors fell to 15-14 on the season after a 115-113 loss to the Lakers on Wednesday. Golden State, who were -4 point favorites at home, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 228 points went over the pre-game line of 220.
After a 23-23 tie in the 1st quarter, the Lakers took control by winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters, leaving the Warriors trailing 84-76 going into the 4th. Golden State made a push in the final quarter, outscoring the Lakers 37-31, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
Stephen Curry hit 8 threes at a 53.3% clip, finishing with 38 points and 6 assists in the Warriors’ loss to the Lakers. He scored 17 points in the 4th quarter, and the team made 18 threes, shooting 40% from deep.
Andrew Wiggins added 21 points and 12 rebounds, with 10 points in the 1st quarter. Jonathan Kuminga contributed 8 of his 14 points in the final period.
The Warriors gave up 115 points to the Lakers on Wednesday, with their toughest defensive stretch coming in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 32 points. Golden State also struggled in the 4th, giving up 31 points, which contributed to their narrow loss.
Defensively, the Warriors held the Lakers to 45% shooting from the field, including 35% from beyond the arc, where Los Angeles hit 15 threes. The Lakers also went 18/18 from the free-throw line. Golden State recorded 32 defensive rebounds, allowed 11 offensive boards, and finished with 2 steals and 8 blocks.
Can the Clippers Lock in a Home Win?
The Clippers improved to 17-13 this season after a 114-110 win over the Grizzlies on Monday. Los Angeles, who entered the game as +4 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total score of 224 points fell short of the 230.5 O/U line.
A key moment for the Clippers was an 11-0 run that stretched their lead from 66-61 to 77-61. They outscored the Grizzlies 40-32 in the 3rd quarter and held on in the 4th, winning that period 23-20.
Norman Powell led the Clippers to a 114-110 win over the Grizzlies, scoring 29 points and hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip. James Harden added 21 points and 9 assists, while Ivica Zubac contributed 20 points and 19 rebounds.
The Clippers struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at 33.3% shooting, and finished with a 43.8% overall field goal percentage. Powell scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, while Derrick Jones added 9 of his 13 points in the same period.
Despite allowing 110 points, the Clippers’ defense came up big in the 4th quarter, giving up just 20 points to help secure the win. Overall, they held the Grizzlies to 38% shooting from the field.
The Clippers struggled to defend the three, as Memphis hit 16 threes at a 38% clip. The Grizzlies also went to the line 26 times, making 18 free throws. Defensively, the Clippers recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks.