The Philadelphia 76ers (1-5) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Clippers (3-4) on Wednesday, November 6th. This game will be played at Intuit Dome in Inglewood and televised on ESPN. The Clippers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the 76ers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the 76ers. Tip-off is set for 10:00 ET.
76ers vs Clippers
The 76ers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The 76ers dropped to 1-5 on the season after a 118-116 loss to the Suns on Monday. Philadelphia, who entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs, managed to keep it close on the road. The total score of 234 points exceeded the O/U line of 222.5 by 11.5 points.
Philadelphia stayed competitive throughout the game. After trailing 28-26 after the 1st quarter, they tied the 2nd quarter 37-37 and edged the Suns 30-29 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th quarter down 94-93, the 76ers were outscored 24-23 in the final frame.
The Clippers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
On Monday, the Clippers improved to 3-4 on the season with a 113-104 win over the Spurs. Playing at home, Los Angeles was favored by 4 points and covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 217, just over the line of 215.5.
The Clippers overcame a rough start, as the Spurs went on a 12-0 run early and led 40-14 after the 1st quarter. Los Angeles responded by winning the 2nd quarter 34-16, and after trailing 86-82 going into the 4th, they closed out the game strong, outscoring San Antonio 31-18 in the final period.
76ers Offense Breakdown
Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 32 points, hitting 6 threes at 42.9% in their loss to the Suns. Guerschon Yabusele added 19 points, connecting on 5 threes at 45.5%.
Philadelphia made 20 threes as a team, shooting 39.2% from deep and 46% overall. Maxey scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, while Yabusele added 8 in the 4th.
Clippers Offense Breakdown
In their win over the Spurs, the Clippers hit 19 threes, shooting 51.4% from beyond the arc. Overall, they shot 45.6% from the field.
Norman Powell led with 23 points, hitting 5 threes at 62.5%. Amir Coffey also made 5 threes, scoring 21 points on 83.3% shooting from deep.
76ers Team Defense
The 76ers struggled defensively in the 2nd quarter, giving up 37 points, which contributed to their 118-116 loss to the Suns. Overall, they allowed Phoenix to shoot 51% from the field. However, Philadelphia did a good job defending the three-point line, holding the Suns to 11 made threes on 34% shooting.
Philadelphia sent the Suns to the line 26 times, where they converted 23 free throws. The 76ers finished with 29 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards. They also recorded 10 steals and 4 blocks in the game.
Clippers Team Defense
Defensively, the 76ers struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 37 points, but they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 24 points. Overall, they allowed 118 points on 51% shooting from the field.
Philadelphia did well defending the three, holding the Suns to 11 made threes on 34% shooting. They also recorded 10 steals and 4 blocks in the game.
76ers vs Clippers Trends
- Through their last ten road games, Philadelphia has an ATS record of just 8-2. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 115 points per game.
- Los Angeles has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 105 points per game while allowing 106. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the 76ers have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 4-1.
- The last five games that Los Angeles was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 2-3 straight up.
76ers vs Clippers Prediction
The 76ers come in as the underdog at +1.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 218.5, and our model projects the 76ers and Clippers to reach a combined total of 235 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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Last updated:November 6, 2024 76ers, Clippers