The Los Angeles Clippers (19-13) travel to face off against the San Antonio Spurs (16-16) on Tuesday, December 31st. This game will be played at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and televised on FDSS. The Clippers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Spurs are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Spurs. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Clippers vs Spurs

The Clippers Are Coming Off A Win

The Clippers improved to 19-13 on the season with a 116-113 win over the Pelicans on Monday. Despite being -4.5 favorites, they didn’t cover the spread, winning by just three points. The total score of 229 points exceeded the O/U line of 218.5 by 10.5 points.

After a 14-0 run by the Pelicans stretched the score from 48-45 to 62-45, the Clippers fought back. They tied the 2nd quarter 25-25, won the 3rd quarter 31-28, and closed out the game by outscoring the Pelicans 29-23 in the 4th quarter.

The Spurs Are Coming Off A Win

The Spurs fell to 16-16 on the season after a 112-110 road loss to the Timberwolves on Sunday. San Antonio entered the game as +6 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread, losing by just two points. The total score of 222 points went over the pre-game line of 216.5.

San Antonio got off to a strong start with a 10-0 run, leading to a 33-25 advantage after the 1st quarter. However, they struggled in the 2nd quarter, scoring just 12 points while allowing 32. They bounced back in the 3rd, outscoring Minnesota 37-25 to tie the game at 82 heading into the 4th, but ultimately fell short as the Timberwolves edged them 30-28 in the final period.

Clippers Offense Breakdown

Norman Powell’s 35 points, including 16 in the 4th quarter, led the Clippers to a win over the Pelicans. James Harden added 27 points, hitting 5 threes at a 50% rate, with 13 of his points coming in the 3rd quarter.

Ivica Zubac contributed 20 points and 16 rebounds, scoring 9 points in the final period. The Clippers shot 47.7% from the field, making 13 threes at 35.1% efficiency.

Spurs Offense Breakdown

In their 112-110 loss to the Timberwolves, the Spurs struggled offensively, shooting just 43.7% from the field and 28.2% from three-point range, connecting on only 11 threes. Victor Wembanyama led the way with 34 points, hitting 4 threes at 33.3%, while Harrison Barnes added 24 points, shooting 75% from deep with 3 made threes.

Devin Vassell contributed 22 points, also making 3 threes at 42.9%. Wembanyama was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 13 points, while Vassell added 13 points in the 3rd quarter. Barnes scored 8 points in the 2nd quarter and 6 more in the 4th.

Clippers Team Defense

Despite a rough start, giving up 37 points in the 1st quarter, the Clippers tightened up their defense in the 4th, allowing just 23 points to help secure the win. Overall, they allowed 113 points, with the Pelicans shooting 51% from the field.

The Clippers struggled to defend the three, as New Orleans hit 18 threes at a 48% clip. They sent the Pelicans to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. Defensively, the Clippers recorded 11 steals and 2 blocks.

Spurs Team Defense

Despite giving up 37 points in the 1st quarter, the Clippers tightened up defensively, allowing just 23 points in the 4th to secure a 116-113 win over the Pelicans. They gave up 113 points on 51% shooting from the field.

LA struggled to defend the three, with New Orleans hitting 18 threes at a 48% clip. The Clippers sent the Pelicans to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. Defensively, the Clippers recorded 11 steals and 2 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 2-1 while averaging 109 points per game.
• In their last three home games, San Antonio has averaged 106 points per game while allowing 105. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 3-0.
• Through their last three games as the underdog, the Clippers have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
• San Antonio has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.

Clippers vs Spurs Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Spurs to win, and have the projected score sitting at 149-104. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Spurs at -4.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 217 and given that our model is projecting 253 points between the teams, we like the over.

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