LiontipsClippers - Golden State. Forecast and bets for the NBA match
Command Analysis
Current form
The Clippers have won three of their last four games. On December 24, the California team defeated Memphis 114-110 on the road. Norman Powell made the biggest contribution to the victory, scoring 29 points, grabbing three rebounds and making two assists. Ivica Zubac had a double-double (20-19-1). James Harden scored 21 points. Tyronn Lue team (17 wins and 13 losses) is in seventh place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Clippers are not approaching the upcoming match with the most optimal roster. Starting player Kawhi Leonard has been nursing an injury since the last playoffs. Several replacement players are also in the team infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
The Clippers average 113 points against the Warriors (statistics based on the last ten meetings).
Estimated composition
James Harden - Kris Dunn - Norman Powell - Derrick Jones - Ivica Zubac.
Current form
Golden State has lost its last two out of three games. On December 26, the Warriors lost to the Lakers on their home court with a score of 113:115. Stephen Curry was the best player on the losing team, scoring 33 points, making one rebound and six assists. Andrew Wiggins (21-12-3) had a double-double. Jonathan Kuminga scored 14 points. Steve Kerr team (15 wins and 14 losses) occupies tenth place in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
Golden State went on a road trip to Los Angeles without its main star Curry, who suffered a knee injury.
Interesting facts for betting
The Warriors average 111 points against the Clippers.
Estimated composition
Buddy Hield - Dennis Schroder - Andrew Wiggins - Draymond Green - Trayce Jackson-Davis.
Trends
Greene Total Assists Under 6.5
Greene averages 5.2 assists per game.
1.87Bet Total Looney Rebounds Over 8.5
Looney averages 9.8 rebounds per game
1.88Tip and bets
Bookmakers do not really believe in the success of the Golden State. Bookmakers experts consider the Clippers to be the clear favorites of the upcoming match. It is not even worth arguing with them. The team from San Francisco has not played very convincingly this season. The team from Los Angeles has also demonstrated a not very confident game. But the Clippers will have to achieve victory with the noisy support of their fans over an opponent weakened by injuries.
Our prediction is a Clippers victory with a handicap of (-2.5) points including overtime at 1.71
Bet on total
Head-to-head matches between the Clippers and Golden State are usually quite productive. In the last ten games, the average score was 223 points. There are no prerequisites for the teams to pay more attention to defense this time. The match should be productive again.
Our prediction is total over 215.5 points including overtime at 2.09
Bet on the player
Powell played 76 games in the 2023/24 regular season and averaged 13.9 points per game. In this championship, his rate is noticeably higher - 24.2. The 31-year-old guard proves with his game that he is capable of maintaining a decent level of efficiency. This time, the American basketball player will have to demonstrate his sniper qualities.
Our prediction is Powell total points over 24.5 including overtime at 1.87
