Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Clippers versus the Spurs? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on KENS. The game will be played at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX. The Clippers are the favored team in this Western conference contest against the Spurs. The game’s over/under currently sits at 230.5 points.
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK
The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +8.5
This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:00 ET on Monday, November 20th.
WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 108-102 in favor of the Clippers.
- Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with Kawhi Leonard points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 12 threes.
Does Los Angeles Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?
The Clippers have a below .500 record of 4-7 as they seek to come out on top vs. the Spurs. Away from their home court, the Clippers have a 0-6 record this season, in contrast to their 4-1 record at home.
Los Angeles has an overall ATS record of 4-7 as they come into today’s game. Los Angeles has gone 3-4 against the spread this season when they are the favorites, and they are 1-3 when playing as underdogs.
The Clippers offense is coming off a game where they scored 106 points against the Rockets. They posted a field goal percentage of 43.4% and connected on 13 threes. In terms of offense, the Clippers have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, putting them 13th in the NBA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 6th in percentage and 14th in three-pointers made.
In the current season, the Clippers defense has excelled, sitting 9th in the NBA by allowing 110.6 points per game.
Opponents are hitting 52.5% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 34.6% of their three-point attempts.
Will the Spurs Come Through as Home Underdogs?
So far this season, the Spurs have a record of just 3-10, as they look to pick up a win over the Clippers. Currently, in the Western Conference, the team is ranked 15th, and they are 5th in the Southwest division.
San Antonio’s ATS record is currently below .500 at 4-9 for the season. San Antonio has failed to cover the spread in three straight home games and are 2-5 ATS at home compared to 2-4 on the road.
The Spurs’ offense wrapped up their last game with 108 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 111.2 points per contest. Victor Wembanyama is leading the team in scoring at 19.3 points per contest. Zach Collins has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 15.2 going into the game.
Coming into the game, the Spurs will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 124.2 points per game (30th).
So far this season, the Spurs’ defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 12th in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 24.1 times per game vs. San Antonio.