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A game featuring a struggling NBA squad will see the Washington Wizards (11-18) play the Los Angeles Clippers (17-14) at Crypto.com Arena on December 17, 2022. The Wizards have lost eight in a row and are 1-9 over their last 10 games. They enter this matchup as seven-point underdogs. The over/under for the contest is set at 221.5.
How to bet Clippers vs. Wizards
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Washington Wizards Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 7 points, with bookmakers listing the Clippers as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Clippers have -273 odds to pick up the win, while the Wizards are listed at +225 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 221.5 points.
Clippers vs. Wizards Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, December 17, 2022
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
Clippers vs. Wizards Betting Trends
The Clippers have 15 wins against the spread in 31 games this season. Los Angeles has been the favorite in 19 games this season and has come away with the win 13 times (68.4%) in those contests. The Clippers have eclipsed the over/under in 37.9% of their opportunities this year (11 times over 29 games with a set point total).
Against the spread, the Wizards are 10-18-1 this year. Washington has won 23.5% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (4-13). Wizards games this year have eclipsed the over/under 51.7% of the time (15 out of 29 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Clippers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | 22 | 23.5 | 6.3 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 2.9 |
| Kawhi Leonard | 10 | 13.7 | 5.8 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Marcus Morris | 28 | 13.6 | 4.9 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2 |
| Reggie Jackson | 29 | 12.4 | 2.6 | 4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| John Wall | 24 | 12.3 | 2.7 | 5.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
Wizards
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beal | 18 | 22.9 | 3.7 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.7 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 27 | 22.6 | 8.9 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Kyle Kuzma | 28 | 21.4 | 7.5 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 2.6 |
| Corey Kispert | 21 | 9.8 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| Monte Morris | 24 | 9.8 | 3.4 | 5.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
Clippers vs. Wizards Injury Report
Wizards: Kristaps Porzingis: Out (Back), Bradley Beal: Out (Hamstring), Delon Wright: Out (Hamstring), Rui Hachimura: Out (Ankle)
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Clippers
Although Los Angeles is putting up just 107.2 points per game (worst in NBA), its defense has been helping to pick up the slack, as it ranks second-best in the league by giving up 108.1 points per game. The Clippers are scoring 104.3 points per game at home. In road games, they are playing better on offense, averaging 110.3 points per contest. The Clippers have been scoring 108.7 points per game in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s slightly higher than the 107.2 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 campaign.
With 11.9 threes per game, Los Angeles ranks 13th in the NBA. It has a 36.3% shooting percentage from three-point land, which ranks 11th in the league. When it comes to shot breakdown, the Clippers have taken 61.2% two-pointers (accounting for 69.4% of the team’s buckets) and 38.8% from beyond the arc (30.6%).
What you need to know about the Washington Wizards
Washington is 22nd in the NBA in points scored (111 per game) and 17th in points allowed (113.9). The Wizards average 111.5 points per game at home, and 110.5 on the road. The Wizards are posting 116.2 points per game in their last 10 games, which is 5.2 more than their average for the season (111).
Washington is 22nd in the league in 3-pointers made (11.2 per game) and 18th in 3-point percentage (34.8%). The Wizards take 37% percent of their shots from beyond the arc, and 63% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 27.2% of the Wizards’ baskets are 3-pointers, and 72.8% are 2-pointers.
Our pick to win this game is the Clippers, and we project that Wizards will cover the spread (Clippers -7). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 221.5 points.
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