The Los Angeles Clippers (24-21) and the San Antonio Spurs (27-20) face off at AT&T Center. The Clippers will try to put an end to their five-game losing streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 20, 2019, and will air on Fox Sports – Southwest.
Los Angeles Clippers at San Antonio Spurs Betting Odds
In the Spurs’ previous outing, they barely escaped the Minnesota Timberwolves, 116-113, despite being 1.5-point underdogs. The Clippers, meanwhile, were dismantled by the Golden State Warriors, 112-94, and were not able to cover as 7.5-point underdogs. The San Antonio game finished 3 points over the projected point total of 226, while the Los Angeles game went 36 points under the projected point total of 242.
San Antonio’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Minnesota. The Spurs had a rate of 0.567 (above their season average of 0.535), while the Timberwolves posted a mark of 0.482. Los Angeles, on the other hand, held Golden State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 7.0 (below their season average of 23.5). LaMarcus Aldridge had a solid performance for San Antonio, contributing 25 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Los Angeles was led by Tobias Harris, who had 28 points and nine rebounds.
The Spurs lead the season series two games to one. In their most recent game, the two teams combined to put up 233 points, which was over the projected point total of 226. San Antonio won 122-111, covering as a 3-point underdog. The Spurs’ 19.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Clippers, who had a mark of 14.6. DeMar DeRozan recorded a double-double with 25 points and 13 rebounds.
Vegas has a tendency to set the total low when the Clippers are involved, as 55.6 percent of their contests have gone over the projected point total. Los Angeles heads into the game with records of 24-21 straight up (SU) and 24-21 against the spread (ATS).
Games including the Spurs also have a tendency to go over the total (55.3 percent). Moreover, San Antonio is 27-20 SU and 28-18-1 ATS.
San Antonio could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the NBA. The Spurs currently rank fifth in offensive efficiency, while Los Angeles ranks 22nd in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Clippers, who rank 21st in offensive rebounding percentage (22.2 percent), could have a tough time getting put-back points against the Spurs, who rank fifth in defensive rebounding percentage (78.4 percent).
Los Angeles Clippers at San Antonio Spurs Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Spurs, ATS Winner – Spurs, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Clippers rank 29th in three pointers attempted per game (24.7) while the Spurs rank last (24.4).
- San Antonio ranks fourth in blocks allowed per game (4.4) while Los Angeles ranks 27th (6.1).
- The Spurs rank 12th in fast break points allowed per game (13.2) while the Clippers rank 26th (15.2).
- Los Angeles ranks 20th in second chance points per game (12.8) while San Antonio ranks 27th (11.7).
- Neither of these teams are great at stealing the ball. Los Angeles is 29th in the NBA with 6.2 steals per game while San Antonio is last with 6.2 steals per game.
- The Spurs rank seventh in points off turnovers allowed per game (15.2) while the Clippers rank 27th (17.8).
- The Spurs rank 12th in assists per game (24.7) while the Clippers rank 15th in assists allowed per game (24.3).
- San Antonio ranks 21st in rebounds per game (44.2) while Los Angeles ranks 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (45.8).
- San Antonio ranks sixth in points allowed in the paint per game (46.4) while Los Angeles ranks 25th (51.5).
- When holding opponents below 100 points, San Antonio is 11-3 and Los Angeles is 4-1.
- The Clippers are 24-15 when they reach the century mark, while the Spurs are 26-11.
- Los Angeles is 11-10 ATS on the road, while San Antonio is 17-7 ATS at home.
- The Clippers have 11 overs and 10 unders in 21 road games.
- Of the Spurs’ 24 home games, they have 12 overs and 12 unders.
Bettings Trends:
- The Spurs are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Clippers are 0-5.
- In their last five games, San Antonio has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Los Angeles has 4 unders and 1 over.
- During their last five games, the Spurs have scored an average of 116.0 points per game (4.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 118.2 points per game (8.9 above their season average).
- The Clippers have been outscored by an average of 13.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Los Angeles has defeated opponents by an average of 0.1 points.
