The San Antonio Spurs and Los Angeles Clippers play in a Western Conference matchup on Tuesday night. It's time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Spurs-Clippers prediction and pick.
The Spurs and Clippers come into play on Tuesday headed in different directions it seems. San Antonio is 4-9 and has lost three 0f their last four games, while the Clippers have won seven of eight and sit at 8-5 on the season. However, Los Angeles did lose their last game, falling to the surging Chicago Bulls on Sunday. The Spurs have lost two straight and come into Tuesday's action as substantial underdogs.
Here are the Spurs-Clippers odds for this Tuesday NBA matchup, courtesy of FanDuel.
NBA Odds: Spurs-Clippers Odds
San Antonio Spurs +7.5 (-110)
Los Angeles Clippers -7.5 (-110)
Over 220 points (-110)
Under 220 points (-110)
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Why The Spurs Can Cover The Spread
The Spurs are led by Dejounte Murray, who leads the team in points, rebounds and assists per game this season. Despite having a 4-9 record, the Spurs somehow have a +3.5 net rating, ranking 15th in the NBA. San Antonio has the fourth best offensive rating, but struggle defensively. This is a bit uncharacteristic for a Gregg Popovich team, but it has been the reality this season as the Spurs allow 110.4 points per 100 possessions this season, ranking 24th in the NBA. If the Spurs are going to even cover vs. the Clippers on Tuesday, they will need to bring a better effort defensively. Los Angeles has been very hot of late, and has been one of the best defenses in the NBA this season. This will be a very tough challenge for a young Spurs roster. San Antonio is 7-6 vs. the spread this season.
Why The Clippers Can Cover The Spread
Paul George is having an MVP caliber start to the season. He leads the Clippers in points, rebounds and assists like Murray does for the Spurs. Los Angeles has been able to defend this season with the addition of Eric Bledsoe being a big help. Reggie Jackson has continued his hot shooting from last postseason, making the Clippers a difficult team to play despite the absences of Kawhi Leonard and Serge Ibaka. The Clippers will be in a good position for a win with the cover on Tuesday as they have a clear edge over the Spurs talent wise. George will be the best player on the floor, and Los Angeles has plenty of options to throw at Murray defensively. The Clippers are 7-6 vs. the spread this season.
Final Spurs-Clippers Prediction & Pick
Take the Clippers to win and cover vs. the Spurs on Tuesday. They have been the better team all season, and should be able to get back in the win column in this matchup.
FINAL SPURS-CLIPPERS PREDICTION & PICK: Clippers -7.5 (-110)
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