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The Los Angeles Clippers take on the Washington Wizards in an inter conference game at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. on Tuesday 11/20/18.
A Surprise Start
The Clippers are off to a surprise start this season at 11-5. Los Angeles was supposed to be still in rebuild mode after trading Blake Griffin last season but the team has picked up the pieces rather quickly. Heading to this game, the Clippers have won seven out of their last eight games including the last five to put themselves in a three way tie for the best record in the Western Conference.
The Clippers score an average of 117.3 points per game which is third best in the NBA entering Monday’s games. Los Angeles though only ranks 22nd in assists at 22.5 dimes per contest. On defense, the Clippers grab a total of 46.5 rebounds per game which is 11th best in the league. However, Los Angeles allows 112.4 points per game, which is only good for 20th overall.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Washington Wizards 11/20/18
Moneyline Odds: Clippers -102, Wizards -118
Odds from gtbets.eu as of 11/20/18
Playing Below Expectations
The Washington Wizards seemed to have gotten their game going with three straight wins over the Heat, Magic and Cavaliers but after losing back to back home games to the Nets and Blazers, they have fallen to 5-11 on the season and are playing way below the expectations.
Washington ranks 12th in the league in scoring at 110.9 points per game and are ranked 20th in assists at 22.6 helpers per night. The Wizards are second to the last in points allowed at 116.9 points per game and are 28th in rebounds at only 41.0 rebounds grabbed per game.
Who Wins?
The Wizards lead the all-time series between these two teams at 75-44 but the Clippers have won five out of the last seven meetings between them. These teams split their regular season series 1-1 in each of the past two seasons. They have played each other once already during the 2018-19 campaign with the Clippers winning 136-104 last October 28, 2018 at the Staples Center.
The Clippers are a surprise at 10-5 and Tobias Harris has taken over the team like it was originally his. The players are coming together as a unit and Doc Rivers has gotten them into a good start. The opposite has happened in Washington. For a team that had playoff expectations, the Wizards are free falling right now. With Washington at the bottom of the standings instead of the top, there are rumors that the team is willing to trade their dynamic backcourt which has been their bread and butter for years.
These teams are trending opposite directions and although the Clippers are playing on a back to back and on the road, Washington just looks so lost right now and Scott Brooks’ system doesn’t seem to be working anymore. I’m thinking that Scott Brooks days are numbered or that either Wall or Beal or both may be on the move. Whatever, change needs to happen or this season is fast going the drain for Washington.
We’re picking the Los Angeles Clippers to beat the Washington Wizards on 11/20/18.
Other Bets To Make
The Clippers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games played and 3-6 ATS in their last 9 road games. On the other hand, the Wizards are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games played and are 3-5 ATS in 8 home games played so far this season. Head to head, Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS in their last five games against Washington and are 6-3 ATS when playing the Wizards in Washington.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Washington Wizards 11/20/18
Spread Odds: Clippers +1 (-109), Wizards -1 (-109)
Odds from getbets.eu as of 11/20/18
The Clippers have won 7 out of their last 9 head to head meetings including 4 out of the last 5. Los Angeles is also 4-0 ATS in their last four meetings and appear to be in better form than the Wizards who are just terribly struggling right now. Despite the Clippers playing back to back games, I’m backing the visitors since Washington is just 3-5 at home this season and may be having internal problems right now.
Prediction: Clippers +1 (-109)
The total has gone over in 4 out of the last 5 games played by the Clippers and the over is 4-2 in the last six road games played by Los Angeles. The total has gone over in 4 out of the last 6 games played by the Wizards and the over is 5-3 in Washington’s 8 home games played this season. Against each other, the total has gone over in five out of their last six meetings.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Washington Wizards 11/20/18
Over/Under Odds: Over 230 -109, Under 230 -109
Odds from gtbets.eu as of 11/20/18
The over is 6-2 in Washington’s last 8 games and the over is 5-1 in the Clippers’ last six games against teams from the East. The over is also 5-1 in the last six meetings between these teams. The Clippers’ 3rd best offense will be up against the 29th ranked defense in Washington. The Wizards also score a fair amount of points at #12 in the NBA while the Clippers’ defense is leaky at #20. I like the over to prevail here.
Prediction: over 230 -109
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