LA Clippers vs New York Knicks 2/4/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Predictions
The LA Clippers will go against the New York Knicks in NBA action in Madison Square Garden, NY, on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 7:00 PM ET. Los Angeles started the season with a 21-15 record before dropping nine of its following 11 contests and failed to recover from top player Paul George’s critical injury. The Clippers were able to regain their form in recent weeks, having won six of their previous eight matches entering this contest. During that time, they won five straight games, defeating the Spurs (twice), Mavericks, Lakers, and Hawks. Last Sunday’s 122-99 defeat to Cleveland ended that winning streak, but it was followed by a 108-103 victory against Chicago. After building a 21-point lead on Thursday, Los Angeles appeared to be headed for another victory. However, Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 20 of his 54 points in the game’s final frame.
Kawhi Leonard of the Clippers missed a jump shot from 18 feet in the last seconds after also missing a jump shot on the team’s previous possession. Veteran Norman Powell scored 26 points to lead Los Angeles, and Kawhi Leonard contributed 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists. Marcus Morris, who missed the previous four matches due to a bruised rib, and George both scored 16 points.
- The LA Clippers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 matches.
- The total went OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers’ last 6 matches.
- The LA Clippers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 matches.
LA Clippers vs New York Knicks 2/4/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Predictions
Although New York experienced multiple hot streaks this season, its campaign was characterized by its unpredictability. In December, the Knicks won eight consecutive matches. In early January, they won seven of eight games, but their next eight games saw them drop six of them. Their two victories during that bad span came in thrilling victories over Cleveland and Boston, two of the top teams in the league. After losing their next two matches to the Nets and Lakers, they recovered by defeating Miami on Thursday by a score of 106-104. After being removed from the starting lineup toward the conclusion of the Lakers game, RJ Barrett led the club with 30 points.
With a double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds, Julius Randle led New York and moved the Knicks into sixth place in the Eastern Conference, one game behind Miami. Jalen Brunson, the Knicks’ starting point guard, was absent from the game because of sickness. He ranks second on the squad in scoring with 22.8 points and assists with 6.2 per game; he is listed as questionable for this match on the official injury report.
- The total went OVER in 5 of New York’s last 7 matches.
- The NY Knicks are 3-6 SU in their previous 9 meetings.
- The total went OVER in 6 of New York’s previous 8 meetings against the LA Clippers.
LA Clippers vs New York Knicks. The NBA pick for this game is the LA Clippers. Los Angeles will be underappreciated after losing to Milwaukee in a game that it blatantly ought to win. In six of their last seven matches, including five of their last six away games, the Clippers covered the spread. With George back on the floor, they are a different team, but the market did not fully take that into account, making them a profitable choice. The LA Clippers will win to a predicted score of
NBA Starting Time: 7:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Madison Square Garden, NY
Date: Saturday, February 4, 2023
TV: BSSC
NBA Odds: LA Clippers -2.5
NBA Totals: 223
