Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/26/25
At 7:30 ET, the Knicks will host the Clippers in a non-conference matchup. The Knicks are favored by 2 points and have a record of 45-26, which is good for 3rd in the Eastern Conference. The Clippers are 7th in the Western Conference with a record of 40-31.
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Knicks have won two straight games and have a moneyline of +110. The Clippers are favored by 2 points and have a moneyline of -132. The over/under line for this game is 217.5.
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -2
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, March 26th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 134-113 in favor of the Clippers.
- Our projections have Norman Powell finishing with 22 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists.
- From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 15 threes.
Pressure Builds for Los Angeles as Away Favorites
The Clippers fell to 40-31 on the season after a 103-101 home loss to the Thunder on Sunday. L.A. entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 204 points was well below the O/U line of 227.5.
L.A. started strong, leading 34-24 after the 1st quarter, but the Thunder responded with a 15-0 run and outscored the Clippers 33-17 in the 2nd quarter. The Clippers narrowed the gap by outscoring the Thunder 26-24 in the 3rd and 24-22 in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
In their 103-101 loss to the Thunder, the Clippers shot 42.7% from the field and hit just 8 threes at a 30.8% clip. Kawhi Leonard led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 50% from both the field and three-point range.
James Harden added 17 points despite shooting 28.6%, while Ivica Zubac contributed 15 points and 11 boards. Leonard scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, while Harden added just 2 in the final period.
Defensively, the Clippers had strong performances in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing 24 points in each, and they tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 22 points. However, a 33-point 2nd quarter from the Thunder proved costly in the 103-101 loss. Overall, the Clippers held Oklahoma City to 40% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Clippers limited the Thunder to 12 made threes on 34% shooting. They also sent Oklahoma City to the line 20 times, where the Thunder converted 17 free throws. The Clippers finished with 37 defensive rebounds, 6 steals, and 8 blocked shots.
Can New York Lock in a Home Win?
The Knicks improved to 45-26 this season with a 128-113 win over the Mavericks on Tuesday. New York was favored by 11.5 points and covered the spread, while the total score of 241 points went over the 226.5-point line.
After a tight first half, the Knicks broke the game open with an 11-0 run, turning a 68-68 tie into a 79-68 lead. They held Dallas to 16 points in the 3rd quarter and entered the 4th with a 98-84 lead, edging the Mavericks 30-29 in the final period.
In their win over the Mavericks, the Knicks shot 59.6% from the field, with OG Anunoby leading the way with 35 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter. Anunoby hit 3 threes at a 50% rate, while Mikal Bridges also connected on 2 threes at 50%, finishing with 21 points.
Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 26 points, 14 of which came in the 2nd quarter, and added 11 assists and 12 rebounds. The Knicks made 10 threes, shooting 38.5% from beyond the arc.
Despite giving up 113 points on 53% shooting, the Knicks’ defense held the Mavericks to just 16 points in the 3rd quarter, helping secure the win. New York allowed 35 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 2nd but managed to limit Dallas to 29 points in the 4th.
The Knicks did well in defending the three, holding the Mavericks to 31% shooting with just 6 made threes. New York also gave up 25 free throws, with Dallas converting 21. The Knicks finished with 31 defensive rebounds, allowed 5 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.