The Knicks and Clippers are set to face off at 10:30 ET on BSSC. The Clippers will host the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. This non-conference matchup BetRivers has an over/under of 229 points, and the Clippers are favored to win at home vs. the Knicks.
New York Knicks Preview
Over the Knicks’ last five games, they are 2-3 and come in with an overall record of 14-10. At the moment, the team holds 5th place in the Eastern Conference and 3rd place in the Atlantic division.
New York arrives with an ATS record of 14-10 for the season up to this point. The Knicks maintain an ATS record of 8-6 on the road, while they have a 6-4 record vs. the spread when playing at home.
In their recent matchup, the Knicks offense ended with 139 points against the Suns. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 59.8% and made 17 threes. The top scorer for the Knicks was Jalen Brunson with 50 points, while Julius Randle also added 23 to the scoreboard.
At this time, the Knicks’ defense is positioned 6th in the NBA, permitting 110.5 points per game.
In the terms of takeaways, Knicks are causing 12.2 turnovers per game, ranking 5th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 30th in rejections, averaging 3.1 blocked shots each game.
Los Angeles Clippers Preview
Today’s matchup sees the Clippers seeking to extend their current six game winning streak, with an overall record standing at 14-10. The team currently sits 7th in the Western Conference and 2nd place in the Pacific division.
So far, Los Angeles is below .500 in their ATS record, currently standing at 11-13. When playing on the road, the Clippers hold an ATS record of 4-7 in contrast to a 7-6 record against the spread when playing at home.
In their latest game, Los Angeles’ offense looked good, scoring 121 points against the Warriors. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 50.6% and made 26/30 free throws. On the offensive front, the Clippers have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, ranking 12th in the NBA. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 9th in terms of percentage and 21st in three-pointers made.
The Clippers’ defense is presently ranked 4th in the league, allowing an average of 109.5 points per contest.
Inside the arc, the Clippers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 51.9% and 34.8% from three-point territory.
Last season, the Knicks and Clippers did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Clippers have the leg up at 2-1. The Clippers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 223 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2. The last three times, the Knicks have matched up against the Clippers on the road, they are 2-1 vs. the spread.
How to Bet Clippers vs. Knicks in New York
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +5, the Knicks is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout. Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 229 and given that our model is projecting 220 points between the teams, we like the under.
- SportsBettingNY ATS Prediction: Knicks +5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Under 229