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2021 NBA Handicapping
(19-14) LA Clippers vs. Philadelphia 76ers (18-12)
Date: Friday, December 23rd
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Venue: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NBA Moneyline Odds: Clippers +150 | 76ers -160 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: 76ers -3.5
NBA Betting Total: 216.5
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Friday, December 23rd, the LA Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers will play the first of two scheduled contests. LA will host the second contest on January 17th.
Both teams last played Wednesday with the Clippers beating the Hornets 126-105 while the 76ers pummeled the Pistons 113-93.
Last season, the teams played twice each winning on the opposing court. The 76ers hold the all-time record having bested the Clippers in 75 of their 136 matches.
*Editor’s Note: Statistics and rankings are current as of this writing, Thursday evening, December 22nd. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Friday, December 23rd.
LA Clippers
A priority for the Clippers is getting the core repetitions. With the assumption they land a playoff berth there needs to be that organic trust in place. Typically it’s the defense that is the worry but frankly, the offense is the area needing reps.
Some nights they look like they could ascend back to the team that was the best perimeter shooting club in the association with Kawhi and PG capable of destroying anyone in the mid-range.
Yet, there are also matches where they get mired in cement, don’t move the ball and everyone stands looking at whichever superstar is dribbling the air out of the ball.
Presently, they sit 30th for scoring averaging 107.6 points per game shooting 46.0% from the field and 36.9% from the perimeter ranking 23rd and ninth respectively.
Defensively, the Clippers’ opponents average 107.5 points per game which is the third lowest overall while allowing opponents to shoot 45.1% from the field (4th) and 33.7% from the perimeter (3rd).
John Wall (ankle) is questionable.
Philadelphia 76ers
Joel Embiid has stayed on the court and navigated injuries to his two main co-stars the Sixers have progressively improved. And while you never wish for injuries the absences of James Harden and Tyrese Maxey allowed for the reserves to find a rhythm and build chemistry.
This recent stretch paid dividends as Tobias Harris used the extra reps to better define his role and the reserve unit got substantially better.
This season, the 76ers score an average of 111.2 points per game ranking 19th. Philly shoots 47.3% from the field and 38.2% from the perimeter, ranking 13th and fourth respectively.
Defense is where the 76ers make their mark allowing the second-fewest opponent points per game with 107.4 and the best perimeter defense at 32.6% while ranking seventh for opponent field goal percentage allowing opponents to shoot 46.0%.
Tyrese Maxey (foot) is out indefinitely. Julian Champagnie, Saben Lee, and Jaden Springer are on assignment with the G League.
NBA Betting Trends:
- The Clippers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the Clippers’ last 5 games.
- The Clippers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
- The Clippers are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games against Philadelphia.
- The 76ers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
- The 76ers are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games at home.
Free LA Clippers vs. Philadelphia 76ers NBA Prediction:
The fifth-place teams in each conference are eager to continue ascending and have many similarities like dealing with the absences of core talents due to injuries.
They’ve each been able to register winning records and are close enough to the top group that one extended winning streak could result in them being positioned at the top of the ladder.
As for this match, while the Clippers have the overall better depth and talent, I’m taking the home team to cover and win.
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