The Detroit Pistons (8-43) face the Los Angeles Clippers (34-16) on February 10, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena.
The Clippers head into their matchup against the Pistons as huge favorites. The Clippers are favored by 17 points. The game features an over/under of 236.
Clippers vs. Pistons Odds
Point Spread for Clippers vs. Pistons
The spread for this matchup is set at 17 points, with oddsmakers listing the Clippers as the favorite.
Los Angeles vs. Detroit Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Los Angeles has -1650 odds to win the game, while Detroit is listed at +900 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 236 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- When: Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET
- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
- TV: BSSC
Clippers vs. Pistons Betting Trends
The Clippers have put together a record of 28-22-0 against the spread this season. This season, Los Angeles has won 33 out of the 41 games, or 80.5%, in which it has been favored. Clippers games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 21 times out of 51 chances this season.
The Pistons have covered the spread 25 times in 51 games with a set spread. Detroit has come away with seven wins in the 46 contests it has been listed as the underdog this season. This year, 30 of the Pistons’ games have gone over the point total.
Clippers vs. Pistons Key Players to Watch
Clippers
Kawhi Leonard’s numbers on the season are 24.2 points, 3.7 assists and 6.3 boards per game, shooting 53.1% from the floor and 45.6% from downtown (third in league), with 2.3 made 3-pointers per contest. James Harden’s numbers for the season are 17.4 points, 8.5 assists and 5.1 boards per contest. Paul George’s numbers on the season are 22.3 points, 5.3 boards and 3.6 assists per game, shooting 45.6% from the field and 40.3% from downtown, with 3.3 made 3-pointers per contest (fifth in league). Russell Westbrook is averaging 11.3 points, 4.7 assists and 5.5 boards per game.
Pistons
Cade Cunningham averages 22.4 points, 4.0 boards and 7.4 assists, making 44.8% of his shots from the floor and 33.9% from beyond the arc, with 1.8 triples per contest. Jaden Ivey contributes with 15.4 points per game, plus 3.9 boards and 3.7 assists. Jalen Duren provides the Pistons 14.4 points, 12.0 boards and 2.6 assists per contest, plus 0.3 steals and 0.8 blocks. Ausar Thompson averages 8.3 points, 6.5 boards and 1.8 assists, making 47.8% of his shots from the floor.
What you need to know about the Clippers
The Clippers are eighth in the NBA with 118.5 points per game this year. At the other end of the court, they rank eighth with 112.4 points allowed per game. The Clippers are grabbing 43.2 boards per game this year (15th-ranked in NBA), and they’ve ceded only 41.6 rebounds per contest (fifth-best). The Clippers rank 18th in the NBA with 26.2 assists per contest.
Los Angeles is averaging 118.2 points per game this season when playing at home, which is 0.6 fewer points than it is averaging on the road (118.8). Los Angeles ranks best in the NBA with a three-point shooting percentage of 39.9%. It ranks 12th in the league by sinking 13.2 treys per contest. Los Angeles ranks 11th in the NBA with 12.6 treys allowed per game this season. Meanwhile, it ranks 11th with a 35.8% shooting percentage allowed from downtown.
The Clippers are 7-3 against the spread and 8-2 overall in their past 10 games. Los Angeles has hit the over in four of its past 10 outings. The Clippers’ offense has been better over their last 10 games, racking up 122.1 points per contest compared to the 118.5 they’ve averaged this season. Los Angeles has been more porous on the defensive side of the ball lately, allowing 114.1 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 112.4 points per game its opponents average over the 2023-24 season.
What you need to know about the Pistons
The Pistons are 23rd in the NBA in points scored (113.3 per game) and fourth-worst in points allowed (122.3). On the glass, Detroit is 15th in the league in rebounds (43.2 per game). It is 10th in rebounds conceded (42.4 per game). At 26.4 assists per game, the Pistons are 16th in the league.
At home the Pistons are putting up 111.9 points per game, 3.0 fewer points than they are averaging away (114.9). Beyond the arc, the Pistons are third-worst in the league in 3-pointers made per game (11.3). They are ranked 17th in 3-point percentage at 36.4%. In 2023-24, Detroit is seventh in the league in 3-pointers conceded (11.9 per game) and 23rd in defensive 3-point percentage (38.0%).
The Pistons are 8-2 against the spread and 4-6 overall over their last 10 games. Detroit has hit the over in five of its past 10 games. Detroit has performed better offensively over its past 10 games, scoring 119.1 points per contest, 5.8 more than its season average of 113.3. The Pistons are surrendering 120.8 points per contest in their previous 10 games, which is 1.5 fewer points than they are allowing for the season (122.3).
Clippers vs. Pistons Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this matchup is Clippers, and we project that Clippers will cover the spread (Clippers -17). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 236 points.
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