Brooklyn Nets vs Los Angeles Clippers Matchup

Keep reading to see our Nets vs Clippers NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Nets head into the game at 14-26.
  • Brooklyn has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (20th).
  • The Nets are coming off a 132-114 win vs. the Clippers.
  • The Clippers sit at 21-17.
  • Defensively, Los Angeles are giving up 108.1 points per game.
  • The Clippers are coming off a 109-98 win vs. the Nets.

Nets vs Clippers Prediction

At 10:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (+648) will travel to take on the Los Angeles Clippers (-994) in a non-conference matchup. The Clippers (-14.5) are favored at home against a Nets team that is 12th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 14-26.

This game will be played at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood and can be seen on YES.

Nets vs. Clippers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Clippers
  • Where: Inglewood at Intuit Dome
  • Date: Wednesday, January 15th
  • Betting Odds LAC -14.5, BKN +648 | LAC -994 O/U 212.5

Nets Preview: No Pressure for Brooklyn as Away Dogs

The Nets improved to 14-26 on the season with a 132-114 road win over the Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but did so in convincing fashion, winning by 18 points. The total score of 246 points easily surpassed the pre-game O/U line of 219.5.

A key moment in the game came when the Nets went on a 13-0 run, turning a 36-30 deficit into a 43-36 lead. After a strong start, outscoring Portland 40-30 in the 1st quarter, Brooklyn allowed the Blazers to bounce back in the 2nd. However, they regained control by winning both the 3rd and 4th quarters, holding Portland to 26 points in the final period.

The Nets put up 132 points in their win over the Trail Blazers, shooting 54.4% from the field and hitting 19 threes at a 46.3% clip. Cameron Johnson led the way with 24 points, while Noah Clowney and Keon Johnson each added 20.

Clowney was particularly effective from deep, hitting 4 threes at 57.1%, and Keon Johnson connected on 3 threes at 50%. Clowney scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter, while D'Angelo Russell added 7 points in the 4th.

Even with a shaky start, the Nets tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 27 points in the 3rd quarter and 26 in the 4th, to secure the win over the Trail Blazers. Brooklyn gave up 114 points on 45% shooting from the field.

The Nets struggled to defend the three, with Portland hitting 17 threes at a 44% clip. Brooklyn sent the Blazers to the line 24 times, where they made 19 free throws. The Nets finished with 11 steals and 2 blocks.

Clippers Preview: Pressure Builds for Los Angeles as Home Favorites

The Nets improved to 14-26 on the season with a 132-114 win over the Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points of 246 exceeded the O/U line of 219.5 by 26.5 points.

A key moment came when the Nets went on a 13-0 run, turning a 36-30 deficit into a 43-36 lead. After a 31-26 2nd quarter in favor of Portland, Brooklyn responded by outscoring the Blazers 32-27 in the 3rd and 34-26 in the 4th.

Norman Powell and James Harden each hit 5 threes in the Clippers' win over the Heat, with Powell scoring 11 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. He finished with 29 points, shooting 70.6% from the field and 62.5% from deep. Harden added 26 points and 11 assists, making 6 threes at a 60% clip, including 13 points in the 3rd quarter.

Ivica Zubac contributed 21 points and 20 rebounds, shooting 76.9% from the field. The Clippers made 13 threes, shooting 36.1% from beyond the arc and 48.4% overall.

Despite a rough 1st quarter where they gave up 35 points, the Clippers' defense tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 13 points, and held the Heat to 98 points overall. The Clippers limited Miami to 38% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Heat hit 17 threes at a 32% clip. The Clippers sent Miami to the line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws. Defensively, the Clippers grabbed 41 rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 11 steals and 6 blocks.

Nets vs Clippers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Brooklyn has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 116 points per game while allowing 116. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Clippers have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 102 points per game in this stretch.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
  • Through their last three games as the favorite, the Clippers have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.

Nets vs Clippers Prediction

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