Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and prediction
The Brooklyn Nets (19-12) will take on the Los Angeles Clippers (22-9) on Sunday night. Tip-off for this game is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at the Staples Center. Below, we analyze the Nets-Clippers NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.
Nets at Clippers: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports' betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:05 a.m. ET.
- Money line : Nets +195 (bet $100 to win $195) | Clippers -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS : Nets +6.5 (-120) | Clippers -6.5 (+100)
- Over/Under : 236.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Nets at Clippers: Key injuries
Nets
- SF Kevin Durant (hamstring) out
- SG Iman Shumpert (hamstring) questionable
- SG Tyler Johnson (abdomen) questionable
Clippers
- None.
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Nets at Clippers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Clippers 121, Nets 113
Money line (ML)
PASS on the money line here as there just isn't enough value on the Clippers (-250) to pick them in this game. They are fully healthy and will be taking on a team that is without Kevin Durant, but we've seen Los Angeles lose some strange games this season.
As a favorite, they are just 19-7 straight up this season. While that appears to be a good record, some of those seven losses came against far inferior competition. Los Angeles should win this game, but the money line just doesn't provide a good enough payout to wager on it.
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Against the spread (ATS)
CLIPPERS -6.5 (+100) is the smart play in this game as they are the far healthier team in this game. Los Angeles has played well over the last 13 games, winning nine of those contests. The Clippers also covered in four of their last five games as they are coming off an impressive win against the Utah Jazz. With their lineup now fully intact, they should be able to cover this 6.5 point spread with ease.
The Nets have covered in five-straight games as they are learning to play well without Durant. However, this Clippers' team might just be the worst matchup for them with their ability to lock down teams on the defensive end of the court.
Over/Under (O/U)
UNDER 236.5 (-110) is the way we are leaning here despite both offenses ranking in the top six in the NBA. Even without Durrant, the Nets have scored 128 or more in three of their last four games.
However, the Clippers have one of the best defenses in the league, holding teams under 109 points. Los Angeles probably won't be able to hold Brooklyn to that few of points, but don't expect them to score more than 115 points in this game given their length and athleticism on the wings.
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Also see:
- Kevin Durant remains unavailable for Nets vs. Clippers (Nets Wire)
- Hoops Hype rumors : Nets | Clippers
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