One of the hottest teams in the league, the 18-23 Clippers, travel to Washington, where they'll take on the Washington Wizards (10-31). The MLK Day matchup at the Capital One Arena tips at 3 p.m. ET.
Below, we’ll break down our Clippers vs. Wizards prediction, spread, and total for this afternoon's. clash. Make your picks on PrizePicks and PrizePicks Team Picks and earn real money if you’re right, including prediction, spread, and total.
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Clippers vs. Wizards Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
Since December 20, the toasty-hot Clips have a league-best 12-2 record, and the key to this recent streak is their defense, as they rank second in points allowed during this run (106.3). The offense, on the other hand, is the definition of average, ranking 14th in points per game (115.4).
SF Kawhi Leonard’s 32.7 points per game over his last 14 lead the league over this stretch. Problematically for the Clippers, Leonard will miss the MLK Day game with left knee irritation.
In theory, the highlight of the Wizards’ season was the trade for former Hawks PG Trae Young — and this is theoretical, because MCL and quadricep injuries will likely keep Ice Trae off the court until mid-February. Young's return is an eagerly-awaited one, as the Wiz' wobbly roster ranks 25th in points scored (112.7) and 29th in points allowed (123.9).
Clippers vs. Wizards Over/Under, Spread
The Clippers enter Thursday’s game as 6.5-point road favorites, returning a 1.33x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Wizards are home underdogs with a 3.12x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Spread: Los Angeles Clippers -6.5
- Over/Under: 223.5
- Game Winner Payout: Clippers 1.33x | Wizards 3.12x
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Clippers vs. Wizards Prediction on Spread
Here are some stats to know to help you make your Clippers vs. Wizards prediction on Monday, January 19.
- The Clippers defeated the Wizards 119-105 in the last matchup on January 14.
- Los Angeles has covered their last five games, three of which as favorites.
- L.A. is 10-7 against the spread in non-conference games.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in just one of their last five losses.
Clippers vs. Wizards Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Clippers vs. Wizards injury report for Monday, via NBA.com.
Clippers Injury Report
- SF Kawhi Leonard (knee) – OUT
- SG Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) - OUT
- F Derrick Jones Jr. - OUT
Wizards Injury Report
- G-F Bilal Coulibaly (back) - OUT
- G-F Tristan Vukcevic (hamstring) - OUT
- PG Trae Young (knee) - OUT
Clippers vs. Wizards NBA Picks for PrizePicks Today: Monday, January 19
Here are two top Clippers vs. Wizards picks to target for Monday, January 19, on PrizePicks. G James Harden and Wizards G-F Kyshawn George headline player stat projections via PrizePicks.
Clippers G James Harden Projection vs. Wizards: 28.5 Points
- The former Arizona State guard topped at least 30 points in six of his last eight games without SF Kawhi Leonard in the lineup.
- In the previous matchup against the Wizards, Harden was second on the team in scoring (22), behind only Leonard.
- The Wizards allow the third-most points per game to point guards (26.4).
- According to databllr, the 2009 third overall pick’s 42.6% on-ball rate is in the 100th percentile.
Wizards G-F Kyshawn George Projection vs. Clippers: 19.5 Points+Assists
- Since G CJ McCollum was traded to the Hawks, George leads the team with 18.0 points per game and is third with 4.5 assists.
- In the previous matchup against the Clippers, George led the team with 23 points.
- According to databllr, the former Miami Hurricanes guard’s 13.5 potential assists per 100 possessions is in the 89th percentile.
- George is highly involved in the offense as his 23% usage rate ranks in the 91st percentile.
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