The Clippers and Nets are set to face off at 7:30 ET on YES. The Nets will host the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. In this non-conference matchup, the Clippers are the betting favorite against the Nets. The over/under for the game is 229 points.
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Brooklyn Nets +4.5
This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, November 8th.
WHY BET THE BROOKLYN NETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 107-103 in favor of the Clippers.
- Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with Kawhi Leonard points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.6% and knocking down 12 threes.
Will the Clippers Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?
The Clippers head into today’s action with an overall record of 3-3 and have gone 1-2 over their previous three games. The Clippers have a 0-3 record on the road this season, compared to their 3-0 record when playing at home.
Los Angeles has an overall ATS record of 3-3 for the season so far. At their home court, the Clippers’ ATS record is perfect at 3-0, in contrast to 0-3 on the road against the spread.
Against the Knicks, the Clippers had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 117.3 points per game. They scored 97 points and posted a field goal percentage of 49.3% in the game. Kawhi Leonard led the team in scoring, putting up 18 points. Additionally, James Harden contributed 17 points for the Clippers.
Currently, the Clippers’ defense holds the 9thth rank in the NBA, allowing 109.5 points per game. So far this season, the Clippers defense has been performing well, ranking 9thth in the NBA at 109.5 points allowed per contest.
Can the Nets Hold Strong at Home?
Today, the Nets are entering the action with an overall record of 3-4 and have achieved a 0-3 record over their last three games. At the moment, the team holds 10th place in the Eastern Conference and 5th place in the Atlantic division.
Against the spread, the Nets have yet to lose, coming in with an ATS record of 6-0. The Nets boast a perfect ATS record and maintain a +3.2 scoring margin on the road, while sitting -5.0 at home.
Coming off their recent game, the Nets offense tallied 125 points in a matchup against the Bucks. Their field goal percentage for the game was 48.5%, and they made 16 threes. The team’s top scorer is Cam Thomas, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 28.7, while Mikal Bridges also carries a PPG average of 21.9 into the game.
Currently, the Nets’ defense holds the 24thth rank in the NBA, allowing 117.9 points per game. In the current season, the Nets defense has excelled, sitting 24thth in the NBA by allowing 117.9 points per game.