The Brooklyn Nets (17-24) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Clippers (26-14) on Sunday, January 21st. This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and televised on BSSC. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 3:30 ET.

Nets vs Clippers

The Nets Are Coming Off A Win

Nets’ most recent game versus the Lakers saw Cam Thomas lead the Nets with 33 points while shooting 13/18 from the field. The Nets picked up a 130-112 win, and Nicolas Claxton also added 22 points which was 2nd on the team.

So far this season, the Nets are 17-24 overall and have gone 1-2 in their last three games. In games against other teams from the Eastern Conference, the Nets are 13-13 while going 4-11 against non-conference opponents.

Against the spread, Brooklyn are currently above .500, at 20-19 ATS. When playing on the road, the Nets hold an ATS record of 8-13 in contrast to a 12-6 record against the spread when playing at home.

The Clippers Are Coming Off A Win

Paul George scored 38 for Los Angeles against the Thunder which was the most on the team. His field goal percentage for the game was 54%. The Clippers picked up a 128-117 win, and James Harden also added 16 points which was 2nd on the team.

Coming into the matchup against the Nets, the Clippers have an overall record of 26-14 and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. In the Western Conference, the Clippers are in 4th place and are currently leading the Pacific division.

Los Angeles comes in with an overall ATS record of 21-19 so far this season. In their last four games as underdogs, the Clippers have faced ATS losses, and they have a 20-12 record against the spread as favorites.

Nets Offense Breakdown

Brooklyn has recorded an average of 114.2 points per game (19th) throughout 41 games games.

When it comes to scoring, the Nets are 19th in the league at 114.2 points per game. However, they are better on the road, averaging 112.7 points compared to 115.8 at home. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 46.3% of their games.

So far this season, the Nets have made 45% of their field goal attempts, which is 27th in the league. In terms of pace, they are 23rd at 97.9 possessions per game.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Nets are 7th in both three-pointers made and attempted. They are hitting 36% of their threes. In terms of free throws, the Nets are 21st in both attempts and makes.

Clippers Offense Breakdown

The Clippers come into today’s game as one of the better scoring teams in the NBA at 117.6 points per game (9th).

At home, the Clippers are averaging 118.0 points per game, which is 11th in the NBA. Overall, they are 9th in scoring at 117.6 points per game. In terms of pace, the Clippers are 26th in the league at 97 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, the Clippers are 5th in field goal percentage at 49%. From beyond the arc, they are 1st in three-point shooting at 39%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 10th in the league at 55%.

So far, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 55% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 19th in the league with an average of 25.8 per game. On the offensive glass, they are 19th in the NBA.

Nets Team Defense

This season, the Nets’ defense is the 16th ranked defense in the NBA at 16th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 56.1% of their games. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Nets are forcing 11.8 per game, which is 6th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 13th in blocked shots at 5.5 per game.

Clippers Team Defense

This season, the Clippers’ defense is the 10th ranked defense in the NBA at 10th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 62.5% of their games. Inside the arc, the Clippers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.3% and 36.2% from three-point territory.

Key Players For The Nets And Clippers

The outlook for today’s matchup points to Mikal Bridges as the primary point contributor for the Nets, finishing with 20 points while maintaining a 6/15 shooting accuracy. For the season, he has been averaging 21.3 points per game, in addition to 5.2 rebounds.

On the flip side, our predictions place Kawhi Leonard as the leading scorer for the Clippers. We expect him to conclude the game with a team-high 23 while also collecting 6 rebounds. This season, he has put together a field goal percentage of 52%, and he is contributing 23.8 points per game on average.

Nets vs Clippers Trends

• When looking at their past five road matchups, Brooklyn has an ATS record of 1-4 while averaging 104 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
• Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 112 points per game in these games.
• In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 2-8 and an ATS mark of 2-7-1.
• The Clippers have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.

Nets vs Clippers Prediction

For a point-spread bet in this Nets vs. Clippers matchup, we’re leaning towards the Nets at +11. Although our projections show the Clippers winning 118-109, we suggest placing your bet on the Nets for the point-spread.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 226.5, and our model projects the Nets and Clippers to reach a combined total of 227 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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