Washington Wizards at Los Angeles Clippers ATS Prediction 10/28/18

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The Washington Wizards (1-4), 4-point underdogs, will travel to Staples Center to challenge the Los Angeles Clippers (3-2). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 228 points and action gets underway at 9:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 28, 2018.

Washington Wizards at Los Angeles Clippers ATS Odds

In the Clippers’ last matchup, they won big over the Houston Rockets, 133-113, despite being 4-point underdogs. The Wizards, on the other hand, were topped by the Sacramento Kings, 116-112, and failed to cover as 5-point underdogs. The Los Angeles game finished 28 points over the projected point total of 218, while the Washington game finished 8.5 points under the projected point total of 236.5.

The Clippers made 35 of their 38 free throws (92.1 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.620 (above their season average of 0.488). Washington, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of making free throws (18-23; 78.3 percent). Los Angeles was lifted by Montrezl Harrell, who had 30 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, John Wall played a key role for Washington with 26 points and eight assists.

The physical Los Angeles offense might be getting to the foul line a lot in this battle. The Clippers rank second in the NBA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.227, while Washington ranks 27th in FTA rate allowed (0.216) dating back to the 2017-18 season. ,

Vegas tends to place the total low when the Wizards are involved, as 80.0 percent of their games have finished over the projected point total. Washington heads into the contest with records of 1-4 straight up (SU) and 1-4 against the spread (ATS).

Unlike Washington, Clippers games have typically finished under the total (60.0 percent). Moreover, Los Angeles owns records of 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS.

This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Wizards won the last matchup 100-91. Washington’s 0.483 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Los Angeles, who had a rate of 0.424.

Washington Wizards at Los Angeles Clippers Odds Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Clippers, ATS Winner – Clippers, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • The Clippers rank 11th in rebounds per game (44.1) while the Wizards rank 14th in rebounds allowed per game (43.1).
  • Los Angeles ranks third in points in the paint per game (52.2) while Washington ranks 24th (42.5).
  • The Wizards rank 11th in blocks allowed per game (4.8) while the Clippers rank 29th (5.7).
  • Washington ranks 12th in fast break points allowed per game (11.8) while Los Angeles ranks last (15.3).
  • Washington averages 17.3 points off turnovers per game, which ranks sixth in the NBA. Los Angeles ranks 22nd in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.3).
  • The Clippers average 13.8 second chance points per game, which ranks fifth in the league. The Wizards rank 24th in second chance points allowed per game (13.3).
  • The Wizards rank 10th in steals per game (7.9) while the Clippers rank 27th in steals allowed per game (8.5).
  • Washington averages 24.8 assists per game, which ranks fifth in the league. Los Angeles ranks 24th in assists allowed per game (24.4).
  • When holding opponents below 100 points, Washington is 20-4 and Los Angeles is 14-2.
  • The Clippers are 43-28 when they reach 100 points, while the Wizards are 43-26.
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