Expert prediction
LA Clippers vs. San Antonio Spurs Preview, Odds, Prediction (Dec 31)
- Nikola Velickovic
- Dec 30, 2024 at 12:29 PM EST
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Clippers vs. Spurs matchup should be an interesting one.
- LA Clippers are 4-1 in the last five matches.
- Victor Wembanyama leads the NBA with 4.0 blocks per game.
The LA Clippers and the San Antonio Spurs are direct rivals for the NBA playoffs. Right now, the LAC is in better shape than their rivals, who have had a tougher schedule recently.
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How To Watch
- When: Tuesday, December 31, 8 pm ET
- Where: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas
- How To Watch: NBA League Pass
NBA Regular Season Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Clippers | +145 | +3.5 | 216.5 |
| San Antonio Spurs | -170 | -3.5 | 216.5 |
Game Preview
The Clippers won four of their previous five contests, advancing them to sixth place in the NBA Western Conference. Their most recent victory was against the Golden State Warriors 102-92. Norman Powell had 26 points, while Ivica Zubac posted a double-double with 17 buckets and 11 boards.
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Powell is the No.1 scorer for the Clippers, with 24.2 points per game and 49.5 % shooting from the field. And he shoots 46.6% for three. He is a true breakthrough, especially because the LAC still can’t count on Kawhi Leonard.
Victor Wembanyama this season:
— StatMamba (@StatMamba) December 28, 2024
25.2 PPG
10.1 RPG
4.0 BPG
3.4 3PM
48/36/88%
On pace to be the youngest center in NBA history to average 25+ PPG for a season 👽 pic.twitter.com/55enDuwcoX
As for the Spurs, we saw them coming back home following a four-game stretch. San Antonio lost the first two and then beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-87 in one very tough and rigid match when it comes to efficiency. After that the Spurs lost to the Timberwolves 112-110.
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Victor Wembanyama had 34 points with eight boards and two rejections. He currently tops the NBA with 4.0 blocks per game and is arguably the best rim protector in the league.
Clippers vs. Spurs Head to Head
The Clippers were better than the Spurs at their Intuite Dome back in early November once they triumphed 113-104.
Clippers vs. Spurs Prediction
LAC is very good, and they seem to find a solid rhythm these days, unlike the Spurs, who still oscillate. We would take some risk and bet on the LA Clippers because of their excellent backcourt, which has more offensive potential than the Spurs.
- Free NBA pick: LA Clippers win
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