Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors NBA Betting Prediction

NBA LA Clippers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction 10/27

The Los Angeles Clippers (1-1) travel to face off against the Golden State Warriors (2-0) on Sunday, October 27th. This game will be played at Chase Center in San Francisco and televised on NBCS. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 8:30 ET.

Clippers vs Warriors

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The Clippers Are Coming Off A Win

The Clippers evened their record at 1-1 with a 109-104 win over the Nuggets on Saturday. As +5 point underdogs, they not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total of 213 points fell short of the 218.5 O/U line.

A pivotal 14-0 run turned the game in the Clippers’ favor, as they went from trailing 31-24 to leading 38-31. After falling behind 71-70 heading into the 4th quarter, L.A. outscored Denver 39-33 in the final period to secure the win.

The Warriors Are Coming Off A Win

The Warriors moved to 2-0 on the season with a dominant 127-86 win over the Jazz on Friday. Golden State, who were favored by 6.5 points, covered the spread with ease. The total score of 213 points fell well short of the 234.5-point O/U line.

Golden State’s 10-0 run early in the game set the tone, and they continued to pull away, outscoring Utah 24-18 in the 2nd quarter and 38-28 in the 3rd. They finished strong, holding the Jazz to 16 points in the 4th while scoring 33 of their own.

Clippers Offense Breakdown

Norman Powell’s 22-point explosion in the 4th quarter propelled the Clippers to a win over the Nuggets, finishing with 37 points and 7 threes at 63.6% shooting from deep. Ivica Zubac contributed 24 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 64.7% from the field, while James Harden added 23 points and 16 assists.

The Clippers shot 48.8% from the field, hitting 12 threes at a 36.4% rate. Harden scored 8 points in the final period, while Powell’s 4th quarter heroics helped the Clippers secure the victory.

Warriors Offense Breakdown

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Norman Powell’s 22-point explosion in the 4th quarter propelled the Clippers to a win over the Nuggets, as he finished with 37 points, hitting 7 threes at 63.6% efficiency. Ivica Zubac added 24 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 64.7% from the field.

James Harden contributed 23 points and 16 assists, with 8 points in the final period. The Clippers shot 48.8% from the field and 36.4% from deep, making 12 threes overall.

Clippers Team Defense

The Clippers’ defense was strong in the first half, giving up just 19 points in the 1st quarter and 23 in the 2nd, helping them secure a win over the Nuggets. Overall, they allowed 104 points on 40% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Clippers gave up 14 threes on 40% shooting. They also sent the Nuggets to the line 24 times, where Denver made 20 free throws. Defensively, the Clippers recorded 4 steals and 5 blocks.

Warriors Team Defense

The Clippers’ defense was strong enough to secure a win against the Nuggets, allowing 104 points. They held Denver to 19 points in the 1st quarter and 23 in the 2nd, but the Nuggets scored 29 in the 3rd and 33 in the 4th. Overall, the Clippers limited the Nuggets to 40% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Clippers gave up 14 threes on 40% shooting. Denver also went 20/24 from the free-throw line. The Clippers grabbed 33 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, and added 4 steals and 5 blocks.

Clippers vs Warriors Trends

  • In their last five road games, Los Angeles has averaged 104 points per game while allowing 104 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
  • Across their last three home contests, Golden State has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 120 points per game.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Clippers have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
  • The Warriors have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.

Clippers vs Warriors Prediction

We’re calling a win for the Warriors, with a final score of 121-103, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Warriors at -9.5.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 222 and given that our model is projecting 224 points between the teams, we like the over.


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