Sixers Host Clippers, Brand Faces Former Team
The Los Angeles Clippers (2-9 SU, 2-9 ATS, 6-5 O/U) snapped their three-game losing streak in the BetUS Sportsbook their last time out. The Philadelphia 76ers (5-6 SU, 5-6 ATS, 4-7 O/U) saw their modest three-game winning streak abruptly halted in their last contest.
Tonight, both teams will be looking to pick up a victory for BetUS NBA sports betting backers when they square off at the Wachovia Center.
The Clippers routed the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, winning 108-88 to cover the spread as a 1-point road favorite in the BetUS Sportsbook.
Los Angeles was led by center Chris Kaman who scored 25 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. Veteran shooting guard Cuttino Mobley added 23 points on 11-for-20 shooting from the field.
The Sixers were beaten by the Minnesota Timberwolves 102-96 on Wednesday, failing to cover the spread as a 3.5-point road favorite.
Veteran point guard Andre Miller led the team with 20 points of 8-for-13 shooting from the field.
Power forward Elton Brand makes his first appearance against his former ballclub after shocking them by leaving to join the Sixers as a free agent this summer, signing a five-year deal worth nearly $80 million in the process.
“We had a great relationship the whole time he was here,” Clippers head coach Mike Dunleavy said. “It’s surprising, some things you can’t figure out. I don’t know why he left. All the e-mails we exchanged were positive. All of a sudden, it just fell off a cliff.”
Brand, who scored 19 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the loss to Minnesota, said he never made any commitment to Los Angeles.
“My intention was to try and work something out with the Clippers,” he said.
Here is a look at the key trends for each team, followed by my in-depth analysis and NBA Free Picks:
The Clippers are 17-36 ATS in their last 53 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
The Clippers are 19-41-1 ATS in their last 61 vs. NBA Atlantic.
The 76ers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
The 76ers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.
The Over is 4-0 in Clippers last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
The Under is 4-0 in 76ers last 4 Friday games.
The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
The Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
The Clippers are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
NBA Odds
Los Angeles Clippers +10 -110
Philadelphia 76ers -10 -110
Over 192 -110
Under 192 -110
Analysis: The Los Angeles Clippers have been largely disappointing this season. But I just don’t see them getting blown out in this matchup against an inconsistent Philadelphia team that is still trying to fin its new identity.
Take the Clippers to cover the big spread.
