Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Warriors vs Clippers prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Inglewood.

  • The Warriors look to improve on their 15-14 record.
  • Defensively, Golden State are giving up 111.0 points per game.
  • The Warriors are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Clippers.
  • The Clippers will be hosting the Warriors and hold a 17-13 record.
  • Los Angeles has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (16th).
  • The Clippers are coming off a 114-110 win vs. the Warriors.

Warriors vs Clippers Prediction

At 10:00 ET, the Clippers (-181) will host the Warriors (+153) in a Western Pacific divisional matchup. The Clippers are favored by 4.5 points and the over/under line is 213.5.

Golden State is currently 10th in the Western Conference with a record of 15-14. They have dropped two straight games. The Clippers are 7th in the West at 17-13.

Warriors vs. Clippers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Clippers
  • Where: Inglewood at Intuit Dome
  • Date: Friday, December 27th
  • Betting Odds LAC -4.5, GS +153 | LAC -181 O/U 213.5

Warriors Preview: Will Golden State Find a Way to Win on the Road?

The Warriors dropped to 15-14 on the season after a 115-113 loss to the Lakers on Wednesday. Golden State, favored by 4 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 228, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 220.

After a 23-23 tie in the 1st quarter, the Lakers edged ahead by winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters, leaving the Warriors trailing 84-76 going into the 4th. Golden State rallied in the final period, outscoring the Lakers 37-31, but their comeback fell just short.

Stephen Curry knocked down 8 threes at a 53.3% clip, finishing with 38 points and 6 assists in the Warriors' loss to the Lakers. Curry shot 58.3% from the field and scored 17 points in the 4th quarter. Andrew Wiggins added 21 points and 12 rebounds, while Jonathan Kuminga contributed 14 points, 8 of which came in the final period.

Golden State hit 18 threes, shooting 40% from beyond the arc and 46.1% overall. Curry's 17-point 4th quarter was crucial, and Wiggins added 10 points in the opening period. Trayce Jackson-Davis and Dennis Schröder each chipped in 11 points, with Jackson-Davis scoring 7 in the 2nd quarter.

The Warriors held the Lakers to 23 points in the 1st quarter but struggled defensively in the 2nd and 4th, giving up 32 and 31 points, respectively, in their 115-113 loss. Overall, Golden State allowed the Lakers to shoot 45% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Warriors gave up 15 threes on 35% shooting. The Lakers also went a perfect 18/18 from the free-throw line. Defensively, Golden State recorded 2 steals and 8 blocks.

Clippers Preview: Will the Clippers Win at Home?

The Warriors fell to 15-14 on the season after a 115-113 loss to the Lakers on Wednesday. Golden State, who were -4 point favorites at home, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 228, surpassing the pre-game over/under line of 220.

After a 23-23 tie in the 1st quarter, the Lakers edged ahead by winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters, leaving the Warriors trailing 84-76 going into the 4th. Golden State made a push in the final quarter, outscoring the Lakers 37-31, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Norman Powell led the Clippers to a 114-110 win over the Grizzlies, scoring 29 points and hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate. James Harden added 21 points, while Ivica Zubac contributed 20 points and 19 rebounds.

The Clippers struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at 33.3% shooting, and finished with a 43.8% overall field goal percentage. Powell scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, while Derrick Jones added 9 of his 13 points in the same period.

Despite giving up 110 points, the Clippers' defense was strong enough to secure the win over the Grizzlies. They allowed 30 points in the 1st and 32 in the 3rd but tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 20 points. Overall, they held Memphis to 38% shooting from the field.

The Clippers struggled to defend the three, allowing 16 made threes at a 38% clip. They also sent the Grizzlies to the line 26 times, where they made 18 free throws. On the boards, the Clippers gave up 19 offensive rebounds but came away with 15 steals and 6 blocks.

Warriors vs Clippers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last ten road games, Golden State has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 106 points per game.
  • Across their last five home contests, Los Angeles has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 103 points per game.
  • Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Warriors have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
  • The Clippers have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 5-0 against the spread.

Warriors vs Clippers Prediction

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