The Los Angeles Clippers (26-20) travel to face off against the San Antonio Spurs (20-23) on Wednesday, January 29th. This game will be played at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and televised on FDSS. Both the Clippers and Spurs will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 ET.
Clippers vs Spurs
The Clippers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Clippers fell to 26-20 on the season after a 111-109 road loss to the Suns on Monday. Los Angeles, who were -1 point favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 220 points came in just under the O/U line of 225.
After a slow 2nd quarter, where the Clippers were outscored 26-17, they bounced back by winning the 3rd quarter 31-23. They made a strong push in the 4th, going on a 10-0 run to extend their lead from 107-99 to 117-99, but ultimately fell short.
The Spurs Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Spurs dropped to 20-23 on the season after a 136-98 home loss to the Pacers on Saturday. San Antonio entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs but fell short of covering the spread. The total score of 234 points went over the pre-game line of 230.5.
Indiana’s 11-0 run shifted the game’s momentum, and the Pacers pulled away in the 4th quarter, outscoring the Spurs 38-12.
Clippers Offense Breakdown
Ivica Zubac led the Clippers with 25 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 70.6% from the field in their 111-109 loss to the Suns. James Harden added 24 points, 10 assists, and hit 5 threes at a 50% rate, while Norman Powell chipped in 23 points, making 3 threes at 60% efficiency.
The Clippers shot 49.4% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 31.2% with 10 made threes. Powell scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, while Harden added 10 in the 3rd.
Spurs Offense Breakdown
In Saturday’s 136-98 loss to the Pacers, the Spurs shot just 41.2% from the field, with their three-point shooting at 34.4%, making 11 threes overall. Harrison Barnes led the way with 25 points, hitting 3 threes at 42.9% and shooting 64.3% from the field.
Victor Wembanyama added 20 points and 12 rebounds, though he shot 43.8% and went 2-for-7 from deep. Stephon Castle contributed 17 points, despite shooting 35% from the floor. Barnes scored 11 points in the 1st quarter and 12 more in the 3rd.
Clippers Team Defense
The Clippers’ defense tightened up after a rough 1st quarter, where they gave up 34 points, allowing just 26 in the 2nd and 23 in the 3rd. However, they couldn’t hold the Suns in the 4th, giving up 28 points and ultimately losing 111-109.
Los Angeles struggled to defend the three, as Phoenix hit 22 threes at a 46% clip. The Clippers sent the Suns to the line just 11 times, where they made 9 free throws. Defensively, the Clippers recorded 12 steals and 5 blocks.
Spurs Team Defense
Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, the Clippers couldn’t overcome a rough 1st quarter, allowing 34 points in a 111-109 loss to the Suns. Overall, they gave up 111 points on 47% shooting.
From beyond the arc, the Clippers struggled, allowing the Suns to hit 22 threes at a 46% clip. They sent Phoenix to the line 11 times, where the Suns made 9 free throws. Defensively, the Clippers recorded 12 steals and 5 blocks.
Clippers vs Spurs Trends
- Through their last three road games, Los Angeles has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 110 points per game.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Spurs offense has averaged 112 points per game while allowing an average of 111. San Antonio posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 7-3 ATS.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Spurs have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 7-3 straight up.
Clippers vs Spurs Prediction
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +3.5, the Spurs is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 222, and our model projects the Clippers and Spurs to reach a combined total of 263 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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Last updated:January 29, 2025 Clippers, Spurs