LiontipsClippers vs. Washington. NBA match prediction and bets ()January 24, 2025
Command Analysis
Current form
After a series of successful matches, the Clippers began to have problems. They suffered defeats in the last two matches. It all started in the home match with Chicago, which ended with a score of 99:112. After that, Tyronn Lue team lost to Boston in overtime (113:117).
It is worth noting that the Clippers did not play their last game with their main lineup. Neither James Harden nor Kawhi Leonard appeared on the court. Ivica Zubac and Norman Powell were also absent. Despite this, the sailors looked pretty good and put up some serious resistance to the favorite.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac, Norman Powell, James Harden
Interesting facts for betting
Overall, the Clippers have been doing well at home, winning 15 of 23 games on their home court this season.
Estimated lineup : Bamba-Porter, Mann-Jones, Coffey.
Current form
Washington approaches the next match with an impressive losing streak. The capital team has lost its last 11 matches and has not looked its best. The Wizards have not won since early January, when they beat Chicago on their home court.
Washington has lost all chances to reach the playoffs. The Wizards have won only six games this season, so they are in last place in the Eastern Conference standings. All they can do is just finish the regular season and prepare for the next season.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Saddiq Bay.
Interesting facts for betting
Washington has only one away win. The wizards won the other five matches at home. They are too unsuccessful away from home.
Probable line-up : Sarr – Poole, Carrington – Coulibaly, Kuzma.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter: total over 55.5 points
In the last three head-to-head meetings, more than 55 points were scored in the opening quarter.
1.77Bet 1st quarter. Clippers win
In the last three head-to-head meetings, the "sailors" won the opening segment
1.30Tip and bets
Washington will have a great opportunity to break its losing streak, because the Clippers will play with almost a reserve lineup. Perhaps James Harden and Nicolas Batum will return to the court, but even with them, it is unlikely that they will be able to defeat the wizards.
We believe that the sailboats will definitely resist the favorite and try to cling to victory. Even if this does not happen, they are unlikely to lose with a big difference in the score.
Our prediction is Washington with a handicap of (+14.5) points for 1.75
Bet on total
It is unlikely that the duel will be a high-scoring one. Both teams currently have significant problems. This will definitely affect the quality of their play. We believe that they will not score more than 226 points.
Betting Tip - total under 226.5 points for 1.68
Bet on statistics
Poole hasn't impressed with his scoring in the last two games, but he been doing pretty well before that. Jordan is considered one of Washington leaders, so we expect him to play brightly.
Prediction - Jordan Poole: Total over 19.5 points at 1.78
