Los Angeles Clippers at Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
On Friday night, the Los Angeles Clippers take on the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center in an inter-conference matchup. After 46 games, the Clippers (22-24) are hanging on in a stacked Western Conference, while the 76ers (26-18) are in the midst of a great season and will play seven of their remaining eight games at home.
Philadelphia is a heavy favorite to win this game at home as they have won ten of their last 12. The Clippers, on the other hand, are struggling with the injury bug and are 7-12 on the road this year.Los
Angeles Clippers Betting Preview: Embiid On Fire, Drops 50 Against Magic
On Monday, the 76ers were outplayed by the Wizards, losing 98-117. The team as a whole played poorly, but Joel Embiid dropped 32 points, and Tyrese Maxey added 18 in the loss. Philadelphia was able to bounce back in their next game against the Magic, and Embiid tied a career-high with 50 points, despite only playing seconds into the fourth.
They’ll play seven of their next eight games at home, giving them a chance to pull away from the Eastern Conference pack. In Wednesday’s triumph over the Orlando Magic, the big man put up 50 points in just 27 minutes.
For the 11th time in a row, Embiid has scored at least 30 points on the road. With crucial players like Danny Green (hip), Matisse Thybulle (shoulder), and Shake Milton (back) out, the Sixers have relied on their All-Star center even more.
The MVP candidate is averaging 27.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists this season, and he’s on pace for another MVP season.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview: Clippers Look to Rebound on the Road
Without Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers have struggled mightily and have been playing with a makeshift lineup for the entire season. Los Angeles is still missing Paul George, who is expected to be out until February due to an elbow ailment.
The Clippers have depended on Nicolas Batum and Reggie Jackson to make up for the lack of productivity, but the team ranks 15th averaging 105.4 points per game. Batum led Los Angeles in scoring with 32 points and seven 3-pointers in a win over Indiana earlier this week, while Reggie Jackson added 26.
Coming into this matchup with the 76ers, they are ranked seventh in defensive rating. They’ve always been a strong defensive club, but without Paul George and Kawhi Leonard in the lineup, that reality is much more apparent. Los Angeles did lose a heartbreaker.
They have a tough matchup on the road.
Betting Odds and Lines
Early betting odds have the 76ers as the -7.5 home favorites, while the point total is at 213. The Philadelphia 76ers are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games and 22-21 ATS overall. The Los Angeles Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last five road games and 20-25 overall.
Free Betting Pick
Despite the fact that the Clippers have earned their name on the defensive side of the ball this season, they are still one of the worst offensive teams in the NBA.
Given that they have been without Kawhi Leonard and Paul George for the majority of the season, it won’t be surprising to see Philadelphia run away with this one.
Los Angeles is averaging 105.4 points per game while shooting 44% from the field. Coming into this game against the 76ers, they are ranked 27th in offensive rating.
With Joel Embiid on a tear since the start of January, Philadelphia is ranked 10th in offensive rating. In their last five road games, the Clippers are 1-4 ATS, and I don’t think they can compete on the road in Philadelphia. Trust Embiid and the rest of the team to cover the spread at home.
Free Pick: 76ers -7
