Los Angeles Clippers vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Pick & Prediction 3/28/25
At 7:30 ET, the 13-point favored Clippers (-756) will take on the Nets (+527) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 214.5.
Los Angeles (41-31) is 6th in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Pacific Division. Brooklyn (23-50) has lost five straight and is 13th in the East and 5th in the Atlantic Division.
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -13
This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Friday, March 28th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 135-106 in favor of the Clippers.
- Our projections have James Harden finishing with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists.
- From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 15 threes.
Can The Clippers Secure a Road Victory?
The Clippers improved to 41-31 on the season with a 126-113 win over the Knicks on Wednesday. Los Angeles was favored by 4.5 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 239 points went well over the 218.5-point line.
After trailing 33-20 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Clippers turned things around by outscoring the Knicks 34-22 in the 2nd quarter. A key 10-0 run helped them pull away, and they entered the 4th quarter with a 94-84 lead, closing out the game by outscoring New York 32-29 in the final period.
The Clippers shot 51.1% from the field and knocked down 16 threes at a 53.3% clip in their win over the Knicks on Wednesday. James Harden led the way with 29 points, hitting 6 threes at 66.7%, while Kawhi Leonard added 27 points and 10 rebounds.
Harden scored 16 points in the 3rd quarter, and Leonard added 14 in the 4th. Norman Powell contributed 19 points, hitting 4 threes at 80%, and Ivica Zubac added 18 points, including 7 in the final period.
Despite giving up 33 points in the 1st quarter, the Clippers tightened up their defense in the 2nd, allowing just 22 points, which helped them secure a 126-113 win over the Knicks. Los Angeles allowed 29 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.
The Clippers held the Knicks to 13 made threes on 38% shooting. New York went 16/22 from the free-throw line. Los Angeles grabbed 32 defensive rebounds, giving up 7 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 8 blocks.
Can Brooklyn Pull Off a Home Win?
The Nets dropped to 23-50 on the season after a 116-86 loss to the Raptors on Wednesday. Brooklyn, who were -2.5 point favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 202 points fell short of the 216-point O/U line.
Brooklyn fell behind early, trailing 32-18 after the 1st quarter. They were unable to close the gap, as the Raptors outscored them in each quarter, including a 31-23 advantage in the 3rd, leaving the Nets down 93-68 heading into the 4th.
The Nets struggled offensively in their loss to the Raptors, managing just 86 points on 35.6% shooting. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 8 threes at a 19.5% clip.
Nicolas Claxton led Brooklyn with 22 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the field. Ziaire Williams added 13 points, 11 of which came in the 2nd quarter, despite shooting 28.6% overall and 22.2% from deep.
The Nets couldn’t slow down the Raptors, giving up 116 points in a tough loss. Brooklyn allowed 32 points in the 1st quarter and 30 in the 2nd. They gave up 31 in the 3rd before holding Toronto to 23 points in the 4th.
Brooklyn held Toronto to 42% shooting, including 30% from three, with the Raptors making 10 threes. The Nets sent Toronto to the line 23 times, where they made 20 free throws. Defensively, Brooklyn recorded 6 steals and 9 blocks.