| Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction 11/18/24 | |
| When: | Monday, November 18, 2024 at 10:30 pm |
| Where: | Inuit Dome in Los Angeles, CA, USA |
| TV: | NBA TV |
| Golden State Warriors Odds: | -4 |
| Los Angeles Clippers Odds: | +4 |
| Over/Under | 223.5 |
In this all-Western battle between two teams on opposite trajectories, the Los Angeles Clippers are hosting the Golden State Warriors. The Clippers return home after a rough 3-game road trip, where they fell short and came back winless. The Clips did not even manage to be competitive, as they lost by an average of 11.6 points. On the other hand, the Warriors are perhaps the hottest team currently in the NBA, having lost only once in their last nine games.
Below is a detailed analysis for the Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers game.
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report: PJ Tucker and Kawhi Leonard are out
Golden State Warriors Injury Report: De’Anthony Melton is day-to-day
Los Angeles Clippers Recent Form and Trends
The Los Angeles Clippers have a 6-7 record this season and are tied with the Mavericks on the 10th place of the Western Conference. The Clippers are 6-6-1 against the spread and 5-8 in over/under. The Clips have a 3-4 home record and are 3-4 against the spread. LA is 0-3 in their last 3 games and 0-3-1 against the spread. They are 4-2 to the under in their last 6 games.
The Clippers are coming off a 104-125 loss in Houston, as they shot with just 38% from the field and 26% from beyond the arc. James Harden led the Clippers’ offense with 21 points and 6 rebounds.
Norman Powell leads the Clips in scoring with 23.6 points, shooting with 49.3% from the field and 48% from downtown, but he has cooled off as of late, scoring just 21 points combined in his last two games. James Harden adds 20.7 points, 8 rebounds and a team-high 8.3 assists.
Golden State Warriors Recent Form and Trends
The Warriors have a 10-2 record this season and are sitting on the second place of the West. They are 9-3 against the spread and 9-3 in over/under. Golden State has a 6-1 road record, and 6-1 against the spread with a +13.4-point differential. The Warriors are 7-1 in their last 7 games both straight up and against the spread. Over is 6-0 in their last 5 games.
The Warriors are coming off a 123-118 win over the Grizzlies, as they once again relied heavily on their perimeter shooting, making 19 triples. The Warriors had six players in double digit scoring, led by Buddy Hield with 18 points and 4 rebounds off the bench.
Steph Curry leads the Warriors in scoring with 22.7 points, adding 5.1 rebounds and a team-high 6.4 assists per game. Buddy Hield adds 17.7 points and 4 rebounds per game.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Clippers are just 23rd in the league with 109.2 points per game. They shoot 46% from the field (18th) and 37.8% from beyond the arc (7th). Defensively, they rank 6th in the NBA, allowing 110.2 points per game. LA ranks 21st in offensive rating with 110.2, and have the 8th defensive rating with 110.7.
Offensively, the Warriors are third in the league with 121.3 points per game. The Dubs are 8th in field goal percentage with 47.5% and second-best in 3-point percentage with 39.2%. Defensively, they rank 9th in the NBA, allowing 110.8 points per game. The Warriors are 4th-best in offensive rating in the league with 118.4, and are 4th in defensive rating with 107.9.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Clippers won 112-104 in Golden State. The Clips are 4-0 in their last 4 overall meetings and 3-0 against the spread. They are also 4-0 in their last 4 meetings in LA. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings.
Prediction
In this Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction, the Warriors are coming as road favorites. Warriors’ offense has caught fire as of late, having scored 120+ points in three consecutive games. On the other hand, the Clippers’ defense has fallen off a cliff, as they allow 123.3 points per game in their last 3. This is a really bad spot for the Clippers, and if they want to stand a chance against the Warriors tonight, they will have to do better offensively. So I expect a lot of points in this game, and I’m taking the over the point total.
Nick’s Pick: Over 223.5