Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 4/13/25
At 3:30 ET, the Golden State Warriors (-149) will host the Los Angeles Clippers (+128) in a Western Pacific Division matchup. The Clippers have won seven straight games and are 2nd in the Pacific Division, while the Warriors are 3rd in the Pacific Division.
This game will be played at Chase Center in San Francisco and can be seen on ESPN. The over/under line for this matchup is 218 points.
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers +3
This game will be played at Chase Center at 3:30 ET on Sunday, April 13th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-133 in favor of the Clippers.
- Our projections have James Harden finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists.
- From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 14 threes.
Will Los Angeles Shock Everyone at Chase Center?
The Clippers improved to 49-32 on the season with a 101-100 win over the Kings on Friday. Despite being favored by 7.5 points, L.A. narrowly escaped with the victory. The game’s total points of 201 fell well short of the 224.5 O/U line.
A key 13-0 run helped the Clippers take control, extending their lead from 49-45 to 62-45. They entered the 4th quarter up 75-70 but had to hold off a late Kings rally, as Sacramento outscored them 30-26 in the final period.
Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers to a 101-100 win over the Kings, scoring 28 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. James Harden added a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Ivica Zubac contributed 17 points and 11 boards, shooting 80% from the field.
The Clippers shot 51.3% overall, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 7 threes at 33.3%. Leonard scored 14 points in the 2nd quarter, while Derrick Jones added 9 of his 11 points in the 4th quarter.
The Clippers’ defense held strong against the Kings, allowing just 100 points on 43% shooting. They locked down in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up only 20 and 21 points, respectively.
From beyond the arc, the Clippers limited the Kings to 10 threes on 32% shooting. Los Angeles also recorded 6 steals and 2 blocks in the win.
Will Golden State Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
The Warriors improved to 48-33 with a 103-86 win over the Trail Blazers on Friday. Golden State, favored by 15.5 points, covered the spread with the victory. The total score of 189 points fell well short of the 221.5-point over/under line.
A key moment in the game was a 14-0 run by the Warriors, which extended their lead from 20-16 to 34-16. They held a 77-57 lead going into the 4th quarter, where they were outscored 29-26 by Portland.
Jimmy Butler led the Warriors to a win over the Trail Blazers, scoring 24 points and dishing out 7 assists while shooting 60% from the field. Buddy Hield added 16 points, hitting 4 threes at 40%, and Stephen Curry contributed 14 points, making 2 threes at 25%.
As a team, the Warriors shot 39.8% from the field and 31.8% from three, connecting on 14 threes in the game. Butler scored 9 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, while Hield added 9 points in the 1st quarter.
The Warriors put on a defensive clinic against the Trail Blazers, holding them to just 86 points on 37% shooting. Golden State was particularly effective in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed only 17 points. The Warriors also limited Portland’s three-point shooting, giving up just 6 threes on 20% shooting from beyond the arc.
Golden State sent the Trail Blazers to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 16 shots. The Warriors controlled the boards with 38 defensive rebounds, though they allowed 13 offensive rebounds. They also recorded 15 steals and 7 blocks in the game.