The Washington Wizards (6-36) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Clippers (24-19) on Thursday, January 23rd. This game will be played at Intuit Dome in Inglewood and televised on FDSS. Both the Wizards and Clippers will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 10:30 ET.
Wizards vs Clippers
The Wizards Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Wizards fell to 6-36 on the season following a 111-88 loss to the Lakers on Tuesday. Washington entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 199 points was well below the O/U line of 227.5.
Washington trailed 29-23 after the 1st quarter and 59-49 at halftime. Despite a competitive 3rd quarter, where they were outscored 30-28, the Wizards managed just 11 points in the 4th, while the Lakers put up 22.
The Clippers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Clippers fell to 24-19 on the season after a 117-113 home loss to the Celtics on Wednesday. Despite being +11.5 point underdogs, L.A. managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total score of 230 points went over the pre-game line of 217.
L.A. led 84-81 going into the 4th quarter but were undone by a 13-0 Celtics run that stretched the score from 89-85 to 102-85. The Clippers struggled to recover from this stretch, scoring only 19 points in the final quarter.
Wizards Offense Breakdown
The Wizards struggled offensively in their 111-88 loss to the Lakers, shooting just 35.8% from the field and 25.6% from three-point range, making 11 threes overall. Bilal Coulibaly led the team with 17 points, 12 of which came in the 3rd quarter, and added 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
Jordan Poole and Corey Kispert each contributed 15 points, with Poole hitting 4 threes at 33.3% efficiency, while Kispert connected on 3 threes at 42.9%. Poole scored 6 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, and Kispert added 5 points in the 1st and 4th quarters.
Clippers Offense Breakdown
In their 117-113 loss to the Celtics, the Clippers shot 52.2% from the field but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 9 threes at a 32.1% rate. Derrick Jones Jr. led the way with 29 points, hitting 4 threes at 57.1%, while Kevin Porter Jr. added 26 points and 7 assists.
Jones was a force in the 1st quarter, scoring 17 points, and added 5 more in the 4th and overtime. Porter contributed 13 points in the 3rd, and Amir Coffey scored 12 of his 24 points in the 2nd quarter, adding 7 more in the 4th.
Wizards Team Defense
Defensively, the Wizards gave up 111 points to the Lakers, who shot 47% from the field. Washington allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter, 30 in both the 2nd and 3rd, but tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 22 points.
The Wizards did a solid job defending the three, with the Lakers hitting 11 threes at a 32% clip. Washington sent the Lakers to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Wizards also recorded 8 steals and 8 blocks in the game.
Clippers Team Defense
Defensively, the Wizards gave up 111 points to the Lakers, allowing 29 in the 1st quarter and 30 in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters. They tightened up in the 4th, holding the Lakers to 22 points. Overall, Washington allowed Los Angeles to shoot 47% from the field.
The Wizards did well in limiting the Lakers’ three-point shooting, giving up just 11 made threes at a 32% clip. They also sent the Lakers to the line 18 times, where they made 14 free throws. Washington finished with 37 defensive rebounds, gave up 7 offensive boards, and recorded 8 steals and 8 blocks.
Wizards vs Clippers Trends
- Although Washington has a straight up record of 0-5 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 102 points per game in these games.
- In their last ten games at home, the Clippers have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 105 points per game in these contests.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 0-10. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Clippers have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
Wizards vs Clippers Prediction
The Wizards come in as the underdog at +13.5, 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.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 224, and our model predicts the Wizards and Clippers to score a combined 172 points. We recommend betting on the under.
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Last updated:January 23, 2025 Clippers, Wizards