Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Los Angeles Clippers (-246) will travel to the Wells Fargo Center to take on the Philadelphia 76ers (+198) in a non-conference matchup. ESPN will have the TV coverage.
The Clippers (-6) enter this game in 4th place in the Western Conference and are favored by 6 over the 76ers (+6), who are 8th in the Eastern Conference.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Los Angeles and Philadelphia, the 76ers have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 10 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Philadelphia is averaging 120 points compared to Los Angeles at 110.
- Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 4-1 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs. the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 118 points per game in these games.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Philadelphia has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 103 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Philadelphia has an ATS mark of 4-5-1 while going 3-7 straight up.
- Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Clippers have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Today, the Clippers are looking to snap a two-game losing streak after losing to the Pacers by a score of 133-116. The O/U line for that game was 234.5 points, and the Clippers were favored by 6 points.
For the season, the Clippers have an O/U record of 33-37-1, and the over has hit in their last four games. Today’s O/U line is set at 218.5 points, and their games have averaged 229.4 points per game.
In terms of their ATS record, the Clippers are 34-37 overall and have failed to cover the spread in their last three games. On the road, they are 18-18 ATS, while going 16-19 ATS at home.
As the favorite this season, the Clippers are 41-16 straight-up and 30-27 vs. the spread. They have been favored in 57 of their 71 games. On average, they have won by 6.4 points per game as the favorite.
Currently, the Clippers are 4th in the Western Conference with a record of 44-27. Against the West, they are 27-18 and 8-5 vs. their division. On the road, the Clippers are 22-14 compared to 22-13 at home.
When it comes to scoring, the Clippers are 12th in the league at 116.5 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 117.1 points per game (7th).
So far this season, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 53.5% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 27th in the league at 96.5 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Clippers are 6th in field goal percentage at 49%. From three-point range, they are 4th in the league at 38%.
At present, the Clippers’ defense is ranked 13th, allowing 112.9 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Clippers are causing 12.2 turnovers per game, ranking 9th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 12th in rejections, averaging 5.2 blocked shots each game.
Today, the 76ers are looking to bounce back from a 108-96 loss to the Kings. The game finished with a combined scoring total of 204, which was 16.5 points below the O/U line of 220.5. Philadelphia was a 7.5-point underdog in the game.
For the season, the 76ers have an O/U record of 35-37 and have seen an average of 226.3 points per game. In their games, the average O/U line has been 228.4.
As the underdog, the 76ers have gone 8-20 straight-up and 12-15 against the spread. Today, they are getting 6 points against the Clippers and are 39-32 ATS for the season.
At home, the 76ers have an average scoring margin of +4.1 points per game. This season, they are 21-15 at home. In their last two home games, they have covered the spread.
In the Eastern Conference, the 76ers are currently in 8th place with a record of 39-33. Against the East, they are 26-20 and 6-8 against their division. Overall, their ATS record at home is 19-16.
When playing at home, the 76ers are averaging 115.7 points per game, which is 16th in the NBA. Overall, they are 16th in the league in scoring at 114.2 points per game. So far this season, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 47.2% of their games.
Philadelphia has been one of the top teams in the league at getting to the free-throw line, averaging 24.1 attempts per game (4th). In terms of pace, they are 21st in the NBA at 97.1 possessions per game.
So far this season, the 76ers have been efficient inside the arc, making 52% of their two-point attempts (26th). However, they are just 22nd in three-point shooting at 35%. Overall, they are 22nd in the league in three-point attempts (32.7 per game).
Coming into the game, the 76ers defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 45.8% of their games. Currently, they are 9th in the NBA at 112.1 points per game allowed. The Philadelphia defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.2% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.2% of their field goal attempts vs. Philadelphia.
Looking at our projections, the Clippers are expected to take down the 76ers by a score of 114-105.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- The Clippers should also cover at -6
- Projecting a combined 219 points, we like the over
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Joel Embiid – Knee – Out
- Robert Covington – Knee – Out
- Kelly Oubre Jr. – Shoulder – Questionable
- De’Anthony Melton – Back – Out
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
