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Clippers -2
The Los Angeles Clippers enter tonight’s matchup against Philadelphia as a small home favorite - and the situational and matchup edges point toward backing L.A.
First, the Clippers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, going 17-4 over their last 21 games with elite offensive efficiency and a top-tier net rating in that span. Kawhi Leonard is playing at an All-NBA level, and L.A.’s physical frontcourt led by Ivica Zubac has dominated the glass recently - a key factor against a Sixers team that is a below-average rebounding group.
Philadelphia is also significantly short-handed. Paul George is out due to suspension, removing a major two-way wing and secondary scorer. That puts more defensive pressure on Kelly Oubre Jr. and shifts even more offensive burden onto Tyrese Maxey and a less-than-100% Joel Embiid, who is listed as probable with ankle management. A limited Embiid on the road is a major concern against Zubac and the Clippers’ interior defense.
Home-court matters here as well. The Clippers are 13-9 at Intuit Dome, while the Sixers are traveling west and relying heavily on a short rotation. Even if James Harden’s status is monitored, L.A. has shown it can win with Kawhi leading and strong depth contributions.
With the Clippers favored by around -2, you’re backing:
The hotter team
The healthier roster
The superior rebounding and physicality
A Sixers squad missing Paul George and managing Embiid
Best play: Clippers -2 or Clippers Moneyline.
The Los Angeles Clippers enter tonight’s matchup against Philadelphia as a small home favorite - and the situational and matchup edges point toward backing L.A.
First, the Clippers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, going 17-4 over their last 21 games with elite offensive efficiency and a top-tier net rating in that span. Kawhi Leonard is playing at an All-NBA level, and L.A.’s physical frontcourt led by Ivica Zubac has dominated the glass recently - a key factor against a Sixers team that is a below-average rebounding group.
Philadelphia is also significantly short-handed. Paul George is out due to suspension, removing a major two-way wing and secondary scorer. That puts more defensive pressure on Kelly Oubre Jr. and shifts even more offensive burden onto Tyrese Maxey and a less-than-100% Joel Embiid, who is listed as probable with ankle management. A limited Embiid on the road is a major concern against Zubac and the Clippers’ interior defense.
Home-court matters here as well. The Clippers are 13-9 at Intuit Dome, while the Sixers are traveling west and relying heavily on a short rotation. Even if James Harden’s status is monitored, L.A. has shown it can win with Kawhi leading and strong depth contributions.
Betting Angle
With the Clippers favored by around -2, you’re backing:
The hotter team The healthier roster The superior rebounding and physicality A Sixers squad missing Paul George and managing EmbiidBest play: Clippers -2 or Clippers Moneyline.
