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LA Clippers vs San Antonio Spurs NBA Odds, Pick, and Betting Preview

Written by on December 18, 2015

The big guns are coming out in the Western Conference on Friday December 18, which is when the LA Clippers take a trip to the AT&T Center in San Antonio to face the red hot Spurs. Tip-off for this potentially great match-up is set for 8 PM EST on ESPN.

How to bet LA Clippers Vs San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs have been unbeatable at home this season, and are probably pretty good value for their straight up NBA odds. The Clippers are a very worthy foe, though, and might be able to cover the point spread of -7.5. Both of these teams can score when they want to, which make the OVER/UNDER of 194 a very intriguing bet indeed.

Why bet the LA Clippers at odds of +7.5

The Los Angeles Clippers (16-10) are on a tear at the moment, and have gone a very impressive 8-2 in their last 10 games. Their weakness this season has been on the road, as they are just 1 game above .500 right now, although they have been improving on that record with 4 wins in their last 5 road games. They have not been particularly solid against the spread on the road, and are 2-5-2 in their last 9 games away from home. Paying teams from the Southwest division has also proven to be a little problematic, with the Clippers going just 2-6 in their last 8 games versus teams from that division. They are playing well now, though, and have to be considered a threat. The Clippers are averaging 102.6 PPG this season, and are giving up an average of 100.5 PPG.

Why bet the San Antonio Spurs at odds of -7.5

The Spurs are continuing to roll, and are a perfect 14-0 this season, which has helped them get a firm grasp in the second seed in the west. The Spurs have the best defense in the league, and are giving up just 88.2 PPG while averaging 101.6 PPG on offense. They also tend to cover when they play at home, as they have gone 19-7 ATS in their last 26 home tilts. They are a perfect 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Western Conference games, and have the same record in their last 4 games versus foes from the Pacific. The Spurs are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games, and have scored 100 points or more in 4 straight wins. spurs-nba-basketball-betting-odds

Expert Pick and Final Score Prediction

This has all the makings of an epic battle, but you have to say that it’s tough to see the Spurs dropping one at home the way they are playing right now. No opponent has managed it yet, and I just don’t see the Clippers being the team to end that streak. LA Clippers 90 San Antonio Spurs 102