Overview
The Philadelphia 76ers (45-27) and Los Angeles Clippers (36-38) prepare to square off under the bright lights of L.A. on Friday.
Last games records
The Sixers are fresh off of a 126-121 victory over the Lakers in Los Angeles. They will look to make it consecutive wins in L.A. against the Clippers in this matchup.
The Clippers have labored as of late. The team has dropped four consecutive games leading into Friday’s action, and they are just 3-7 over the course of their past ten contests. They were most recently defeated by the Nuggets in Denver.
The Clippers defeated the 76ers in their only head-to-head matchup by a single point. Philadelphia will look to get their revenge in this game.
Matchup Information
Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 P.M. EST on Friday, March 25th at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA.
Let’s take a look at the NBA betting odds for this game.
76ers at Clippers Betting Analysis
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Analysis
Defense has been the main issue during Los Angeles’s current four-game losing streak. They have allowed more than 120 points in three of those games. Granted, each of those games came against talented teams such as Cleveland, Denver, and Utah.
But in the end, the Clippers will not be able to make any kind of postseason run if they fail to limit opposing offenses.
The Clippers shot over 48 percent in their recent loss in Denver. Terrance Man scored 24 points off of the bench to set the offensive tone, while the team had four other players score exactly 14 points. But LA’s defense allowed Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets to finish with 127 points scored in the loss.
L.A. will look to turn things around at home against Philly.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Analysis
The 76ers have won two games in a row and four out of their last five.
However, the Lakers made things interesting on Wednesday. Despite playing without LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers only lost by five points against this talented Sixers squad.
The 76ers were able to emerge victorious with Joel Embiid and his 30 points, ten rebounds double-double leading the way. James Harden added 24 points, while Tobias Harris and Tyre Maxey both scored over 20 points as well.
The 76ers are just one game behind the Milwaukee Bucks in the East standings as things stand right now. They are 6-4 over the course of their past ten contests and are hoping to move up in the standings and potentially even catch the first-place Heat.
But for now, they will focus on taking care of business in Los Angeles against the Clippers.
Updates
Philadelphia’s James Harden battled some injury issues earlier in the week, but the superstar appeared to be in the 76ers win over the Lakers on Wednesday.
Paul George continues his pursuit of a return this season, as he was recently cleared to practice. This is a big step in the right direction for the Clippers’ go-to guy. Although he is likely still quite a ways from game action, George could potentially return within the next couple of weeks.
- Los Angeles is 35-38-1 ATS this season.
- Philadelphia is 35-36-1 ATS this year.
- The Clippers are 16-19 ATS at their home arena.
- The 76ers are 20-14-1 ATS on the road.
76ers at Clippers Betting Preview
The majority of NBA picks will be heading towards Philadelphia in this matchup. The Sixers feature a better team that should be able to out-perform the laboring Clippers despite playing on the road.
With that being said, the Clippers have displayed some upset tendencies at times this season. They have also been extremely streaky. Los Angeles has been the kind of team that will win five in a row right before dropping five consecutive games.
And unfortunately for the Clippers, I do believe they will lose their fifth straight game on Friday night.
76ers at Clippers Betting Prediction
Take the Philadelphia 76ers.
How to Bet on 76ers at Clippers
Most sports betting guides favor the Sixers as 4-6 point favorites in this contest. Go ahead and bet on Philly.
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