The Warriors and Clippers are set to face off at 10:30 ET on NBCS. The Clippers will host the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 232 points and the Clippers are the favorite to win at home vs. the Warriors.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Golden State Warriors +6.5

This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Thursday, December 14th.

WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-109 in favor of the Warriors.
  • Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with Stephen Curry points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.4% and knocking down 15 threes.

Taking a Look at the Warriors Chances on the Road

As they prepare to face the Clippers, the Warriors are 10-13 this season. In the Western Conference, they currently sit 11th and are 5th in the Pacific division.

Golden State comes in with an overall ATS record of 9-13 so far this season. The Warriors currently have a three game ATS win streak as the underdog and are 3-10 vs. the spread as the favorite.

Coming off their recent game, the Warriors offense tallied 116 points in a matchup against the Suns. Their field goal percentage for the game was 44.6%, and they made 16 threes. On the offensive front, the Warriors have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, ranking 25th in the NBA. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 17th in terms of percentage and 5th in three-pointers made.

Coming into the game, the Warriors’ defense has finished three straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 20th in the league at 115.3 points per game allowed.

In the terms of takeaways, Warriors are causing 15.3 turnovers per game, ranking 27th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 28th in rejections, averaging 3.3 blocked shots each game.

Does Los Angeles Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Heading into today’s matchup vs. the Warriors, the Clippers are looking to improve on their 13-10 overall record. In Western Conference play, the Clippers are 12-8 and are 1-2 in non-conference games.

Los Angeles comes in with an overall ATS record of 10-13 so far this season. The Clippers maintain an ATS record of 4-7 on the road, while they have a 6-6 record vs. the spread when playing at home.

The Clippers’ offense finished with 119 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 114.1 points per contest. Offensively, the Clippers have a season long field goal percentage of 47%, which is 12th in the league In terms of three-pointers, they are 12th in percentage and 21st in three-pointers made.

In the current season, the Clippers defense has excelled, sitting 5th in the NBA by allowing 109.3 points per game.

The Los Angeles defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 45.1% of their field goal attempts vs. Los Angeles.