LA Clippers vs Brooklyn Nets 2/6/2023 Best Pick, Analysis and Odds
The LA Clippers, boasting a record of 30-26, will travel to Brooklyn for an exciting matchup against the Nets on Monday. In the Western Conference standings, the Clippers find themselves 1.5 games behind the fifth-seeded Sacramento Kings after winning seven of their last ten contests. On Saturday, LA’s Nicolas Batum hit a clutch three-pointer to send the game into overtime, ultimately leading the Clippers to a 134-128 road victory over New York.
Led by All-Stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the Clippers had six players score in double figures. Leonard notched 35 points, hitting all 12 of his free throws, and added 5 rebounds, while George contributed 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. Powell also had a strong outing off the bench, putting up 24 points and 7 rebounds. The Clippers average 111 points per game on 46.7% shooting, with George (23.3 PPG, 6.2 RPG), Leonard (22 PPG, 6.2 RPG), and Powell (double-digit scorer) leading the way. LA’s offense also relies on their 3-point shooting (37.7%) and free throw shooting (77.3%) while their defense allows 110.8 points per game, with a rebounding average of 43.8 per game.
- The LA Clippers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 matches with the Nets.
- The Los Angeles Clippers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against Brooklyn.
- The Clippers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games on the road.
LA Clippers vs Brooklyn Nets 2/6/2023 Best Pick, Analysis and Odds
The Brooklyn Nets have won 16 of their first 24 home games and traded All-Star G Kyrie Irving to Dallas on Sunday. On Saturday, Brooklyn erased a 23-point deficit to storm back for a 125-123 home victory versus Washington. The Nets (32-20) knocked down 14-for-33 from the three-point line and shot 50 percent overall. Second-year pro Cam Thomas poured in a game-high 44 points on a 16-for-23 shooting performance in just 29 minutes off the Brooklyn bench. Edmond Sumner converted 9-for-10 from the charity stripe and finished with 29 points. Nic Claxton added 15 points, 13 rebounds, and five assists for the Nets.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 114.4 points on 50.7 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 29.7 points and 5.3 assists, while Nic Claxton is averaging 13 points and 9 rebounds. Seth Curry is the third double-digit scorer and Royce O’Neale is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Nets are shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.3 rebounds per game.
- The Brooklyn Nets are 14-4 SU in their last 18 games at home.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Brooklyn’s last 5 games at home against the LA Clippers.
- Brooklyn is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.
LA Clippers vs Brooklyn Nets. The NBA pick for this game is the LA Clippers. LA’s SF Kawhi Leonard (knee) has been participating in 5-on-5 work during practice but will not suit up for this game. These two teams rank in the top eight in defensive efficiency. Take the under in this early start. Final Score Prediction, LA Clippers win 103-100.
NBA Starting Time: 7:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY
Date: Monday, February 06, 2023
TV: NBAt
NBA Odds: LA Clippers -6.5
NBA Totals: 218.5
