Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers 2/14/23 – This is a matchup between two teams in the Pacific Division on the hardwood, one on each side of the City of Angels’ playoff cut line. As they face the LA Clippers on Tuesday night, the Golden State Warriors will be on the road. Golden State was at home Monday night when they played the Wizards in the first half of a back to back set. In their previous contest, the Warriors lost 109-103 to the Lakers at home. They were also a 5.5 point favorite. LA lost 119-106 to Milwaukee at home in Friday’s previous game. LA failed to cover as a 2.5 point underdog. The Warriors hold a 136-93 edge in the series, and have won both of their last two meetings. However, LA Clippers are favored to win according to basketball online betting stats.
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
Location: Crypto.com Arena
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Odds
Warriors
Moneyline: +265
Spread: +8 (-105)
Total: 231.5 over (-105)
Clippers
Moneyline: -333
Spread: -8 (-105)
Total: 231.5 under (-105)
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Analysis
Golden State Warriors was at home Monday night when they played Washington in the first half of a back to back set. The Warriors were in fourth place in Pacific Division at Monday’s start, four games behind Kings for the top spot. They were ninth in West, 10.5 games behind Nuggets for top spot, 1.5 behind LA for final guaranteed spot, and only one game ahead Jazz to remain in the play-in tourney. The Warriors rank 2nd in scoring offense for the season with an average of 118.2 points per game. Golden State is 13th in rebounding with an average of 44 boards per game. They are also 1st in assists, handing out an average 29.8 dimes each contest. The Warriors rank 26th in scoring defense, allowing 118.1 points per game.
LA Clippers has been absent since Friday night’s loss to Milwaukee at home. They want to win back the win column. The Clippers were third in the Pacific Division, with a record of 31-28. This leaves them 2.5 games behind Kings for the top spot. The Clippers held the final guaranteed playoff spot for the West, nine games behind the Nuggets, leaving them 2.5 games ahead of the Jazz to keep on the right sideline of the playoff cut line. The Clippers currently rank 28th in the league for scoring offense, scoring an average of 111 per game. LA is 15th for rebounding, with 43.6 boards per night. They are 27th for assists, handing out 22.6 dimes each game. They give up an average score of 111 points per night and are fourth in scoring defense.
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Against the Spread
Warriors are 2-3 in their last 5 games. Warriors are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread. Warriors are 9-19 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Warriors’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 12 of Warriors’ 28 last games at home.
The Clippers are 2-3 in their last 5 games. Clippers are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread. Clippers are 17-15 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 2 of the Clippers’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 5 of the Clippers’ 27 last games at home.
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Free Pick
The Warriors have been terrible on the road this season, and this is their second game in a back-to-back. LA has been off since Friday giving them three days of rest as well as a great opportunity to familiarize themselves with the system and their trade acquisitions. The Clippers can use this opportunity to erase the bitter taste from their loss against Milwaukee. Take the Clippers here according to NBA experts online.
Free Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -8 (-105)
