The Los Angeles Clippers (40-31) travel to face off against the New York Knicks (45-26) on Wednesday, March 26th. This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York and televised on MSG. The Knicks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Clippers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Clippers. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.

Clippers vs Knicks

The Clippers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Clippers fell to 40-31 on the season after a 103-101 loss to the Thunder on Sunday. Despite being +1.5 point underdogs at home, Los Angeles couldn’t cover the spread. The game’s total of 204 points was well below the 227.5-point line.

After a strong start with a 34-24 lead in the 1st quarter, the Clippers struggled in the 2nd, where the Thunder went on a 15-0 run and outscored them 33-17. Los Angeles tried to rally, outscoring the Thunder 26-24 in the 3rd and 24-22 in the 4th, but couldn’t complete the comeback.

The Knicks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Knicks improved to 45-26 on the season with a 128-113 win over the Mavericks on Tuesday. Playing at home, New York entered the game as -11.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total score of 241 points exceeded the O/U line of 226.5 by 14.5 points.

After a tight first half, the Knicks went on an 11-0 run to break a 68-68 tie, taking a 79-68 lead. They held the Mavericks to just 16 points in the 3rd quarter, entering the 4th with a 98-84 lead and outscoring Dallas 30-29 in the final period.

Clippers Offense Breakdown

In their 103-101 loss to the Thunder, the Clippers shot 42.7% from the field and made just 8 threes at a 30.8% clip. Kawhi Leonard led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 50% of his shots and 2 threes at 50% efficiency.

James Harden added 17 points, despite shooting 28.6% from the field and 33.3% from deep. Ivica Zubac contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 40% from the floor.

Knicks Offense Breakdown

In their win over the Mavericks, the Knicks shot 59.6% from the field, with OG Anunoby leading the way, scoring 35 points on 62.5% shooting, including 3 threes at 50% efficiency. Anunoby was consistent throughout, scoring 10 points in the 1st and 4th quarters, and adding 11 in the 3rd.

Karl-Anthony Towns contributed a double-double with 26 points, 11 assists, and 12 rebounds, scoring 14 points in the 2nd quarter. Mikal Bridges added 21 points, shooting 64.3% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 50% efficiency.

Clippers Team Defense

Defensively, the Clippers put together strong efforts in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing 24 points in each, and they were even better in the 4th, giving up just 22 points. However, a 33-point 2nd quarter from the Thunder proved costly in the 103-101 loss.

Overall, the Clippers held the Thunder to 40% shooting, including 34% from three-point range, where Oklahoma City made 12 threes. The Thunder also went 17/20 from the free-throw line. The Clippers finished with 37 defensive rebounds, while allowing 10 offensive boards, and they added 6 steals and 8 blocks.

Knicks Team Defense

Defensively, the Clippers held the Thunder to 103 points on 40% shooting but couldn’t secure the win. They gave up 33 points in the 2nd quarter but tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 22 points.

From beyond the arc, the Clippers limited the Thunder to 12 threes on 34% shooting. They sent the Thunder to the line 20 times, where they hit 17 free throws. The Clippers also recorded 6 steals and 8 blocks.

Clippers vs Knicks Trends

• When looking at their past five road matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 115 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
• When looking at their past three home matchups, New York has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 99 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
• Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Knicks have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
• Los Angeles has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.

Clippers vs Knicks Prediction

We’re calling a win for the Clippers, with a final score of 134-113, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Clippers at -2.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 217.5, and our model predicts the Clippers and Knicks to score a combined 247 points. We recommend betting on the over.

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