The Golden State Warriors (3-2) will look to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals when they travel to Staples Center to meet the Los Angeles Clippers (2-3) in game six of the First Round of the Western Conference Playoffs. The Warriors opened as 9.5-point favorites. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 233 points and it can be seen on ESPN at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, April 26, 2019.
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers ATS Odds
In game five, Williams led the Clippers to a 129-121 victory. He recorded a double-double with 33 points and 10 assists. The two teams combined for 250 points, which was well over the projected point total of 232.5, and Los Angeles covered as a 15-point underdog. Los Angeles did a fantastic job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (24-26; 92.3 percent). Golden State, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (7.0 vs. 9.4).
Warriors games have finished under the projected point total 52.9 percent of the time. Golden State is 60-27 straight up (SU), but they are just 37-49-1 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Clippers’ 87 games, 48 have finished over the projected point total. Moreover, Los Angeles owns records of 50-37 SU and 48-38-1 ATS.
The aggressive Los Angeles offense could be getting to the free throw line a lot in this meeting. The Clippers rank first in the NBA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.259, while Golden State ranks 24th in FTA rate allowed (0.209). Additionally, the top-ranked offense of the Warriors (offensive efficiency of 114.7) will try to exploit the 21st-ranked defense of the Clippers (defensive efficiency of 110.1).
Warriors at Clippers Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Warriors, ATS Winner – Warriors, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Warriors rank 10th in rebounds per game (46.2) while the Clippers rank 20th in rebounds allowed per game (45.8).
- Golden State ranks first in blocks allowed per game (3.6) while Los Angeles ranks last (6.1).
- The Warriors rank third in fast break points per game (19.1) while the Clippers rank 22nd in fast break points allowed per game (15.1).
- Golden State ranks first in assists per game (29.5) while Los Angeles ranks 18th (24.1).
- Golden State averages 16.3 points off turnovers per game, which ranks 15th in the league. Los Angeles ranks 25th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.7).
- The Clippers rank eighth in points in the paint per game (51.0) while the Warriors rank 29th (43.1).
- The Warriors average 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 13th in the league. The Clippers rank 24th in steals allowed per game (8.2).
- Los Angeles ranks 16th in second chance points per game (13.2) while Golden State ranks 21st in second chance points allowed per game (13.8).
- Golden State ranks seventh in three pointers attempted per game (34.3) while Los Angeles ranks 27th (26.2).
- Golden State is 10-0 when they allow below 100 points, while Los Angeles is 7-1.
- The Warriors are 60-19 when they score more than 100 points, while the Clippers are 50-28.
- Los Angeles is 23-20 ATS at home, while Golden State is 20-23 ATS on the road.
- In 43 road games, the Warriors have 23 overs and 20 unders.
- Of the Clippers’ 43 home games, they have 28 overs, 14 unders and 1 push.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Golden State and Los Angeles have both had 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Clippers are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Warriors are 2-3.
- The Clippers have been outscored by an average of 8.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Los Angeles has defeated opponents by an average of 0.3 points.
- During their last five games, the Warriors have scored an average of 123.6 points per game (5.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 115.6 points per game (4.1 above their season average).
