Last season the Warriors got better as the season progressed. And then, when it ended, Golden State won the Larry O’Brien Trophy as NBA champions. Following that triumph was talk of another Golden State dynasty emerging. Instead, the Warriors are stuck in the play-in part of the NBA bets standings. Golden State may get worse before it gets better. Stephen Curry is out with a knee injury until the end of the month. If ever the Warriors need to tighten up defensively, it is now. In like manner, the Clippers are fighting to avoid the play-in round.
Golden State Warriors vs. LA Clippers NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Cryhpto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Warriors | +9 (-110) | 229 (-110) | +320 |  |
| Clippers | -9 (-110) | 229 (-110) | -390 | |
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Warriors at Clippers SBG Odds Overview
Golden State will struggle to get offshore betting support with a poor record and without Stephen Curry. Contrarian players and bargain hunters may shop the Warriors knowing they will get more points than warranted. Casual bettors will be almost unanimous in supporting the Clippers at home in this spot.
Golden State Warriors Team Overview
The Golden State Warriors are 28-28 straight up, 25-29-2 against the spread, and 33-20 over/under the total. Late on, Golden State has covered only one out of their last six games. At the same time, the Warriors have gone over the total in four of its previous five matchups. Concurrently, Golden State is 9th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Golden State is 1.5 games behind the Clippers in the Western Conference playoff race to avoid the play-in.
Golden State has NBA metrics of 2nd for scoring offense, 13th for field goal percentage, 3rd for 3-point field goal percentage, 12th for free throw percentage, and 13th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the Warriors have NBA metrics of 26th for scoring defense, 13th for field goal percentage permitted, 16th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 22nd for defensive rebounding.
First among Golden State scorers is Stephen Curry, with 29.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game. The challenge for coach Steve Kerr is finding a combination to come close to those numbers.
LA Clippers Team Overview
The LA Clippers are 31-28 straight up, 29-30 against the spread, and 35-34 over/under the total. Late on, LA has covered three out of their last seven games. At the same time, the Clippers have gone under the total in four of its previous six matchups. Concurrently, LA is 6th in the Western Conference playoff standings. LA is nine games behind the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference playoff race.
LA has NBA metrics of 28th for scoring offense, 21st for field goal percentage, 6th for 3-point field goal percentage, 21st for free throw percentage, and 15th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the Clippers have NBA metrics of 4th for scoring defense, 9th for field goal percentage permitted, 18th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 13th for defensive rebounding.
First among LA scorers is Paul George, with 23.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game. Kawhi Leonard adds 22.0 points and 6.1 rebounds per contest.
Warriors at Clippers Free SBG Picks
In this situation, the Warriors are outclassed. Despite the extra sugar that NBA Bets oddsmakers offered to Golden State, the value is with the LA Clippers.
Warriors at Clippers SBG Best Bet: LA Clippers.