Philadelphia 76ers vs LA Clippers 1/17/2023 Free NBA Best Picks and Predictions
The Philadelphia 76ers will be facing off against the LA Clippers at the Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 10:00 PM EST. The 76ers are currently ranked 10th in the NBA with 114.9 points per 100 possessions. They are known for their efficient shooting, getting 47.9% of their shots from the field (tied-9th), making 12.8 three-pointers per game (9th best), and hitting 37.9% of the time (4th). On the defensive end, the 76ers give up 111.3 points per 100 possessions, which is the fifth-best in the NBA. They allow their opponents to shoot 54.6% from inside the arc, which is the 16th most, and 34.3% shooting from beyond the 3-point line (6th).
The 76ers (27-16 overall, 24-19 against the spread) are currently in good form; they have won four of their last five games, including the last two. On Saturday, they edged the Utah Jazz 118-117 to start a five-game road trip. Joel Embiid, the center for Philadelphia, tied the game-high with 35 points and 11 rebounds. He made 12 of 21 shots and scored 35 points. James Harden also had a strong performance, helping the 76ers shoot 51% from the field with 24 points and 11 assists.
- The Philadelphia 76ers are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 matches with the Clipps.
- Philadelphia is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games against the LA Clippers.
- The total went OVER in 7 of Philadelphia’s last 9 games on the road.
- The team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on the road against Los Angeles.
Philadelphia 76ers vs LA Clippers 1/17/2023 Free NBA Best Picks and Predictions
The LA Clippers will have the action of Paul George back in the lineup as he returns from injury to play against the 76ers on Tuesday. George was out for the Clippers’ last five games, and the Clippers are in need of their top scorer to return as soon as possible. The Clippers are currently scoring 111.1 points per 100 possessions, which puts them 27th in the league in terms of adjusted offensive efficiency. On the defensive end, the Clippers give up 111.7 points per 100 possessions, which is seventh in the league, and 34.0% of those points come from beyond the 3-point line (1st).
The Clippers (23-22, 22-23 ATS) have recently been playing well, claiming 2 of their previous 3 games. Last Sunday, the Clippers defused the Rockets by a double-digit margin at home. In the fourth quarter, the Clippers outscored the Rockets by 30 to 10. G Terance Mann had a career-high 31 points and grabbed six rebounds at 12 of 16 shots. The Clippers also shot well from beyond the arc making 14 of 32 three-point shots, and Kawhi Leonard contributed 30 points and six rebounds.
- The total went OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers’ last 6 matches with Philadelphia.
- The total remained UNDER in 11 of the Clippers’ last 13 games at home.
- The LA Clippers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games at home against Philadelphia.
Philadelphia 76ers vs LA Clippers. The NBA pick for this match is the Philadelphia 76ers. Clippers SF Paul George has a sore hamstring he took part in practice on Monday and is not sure whether to suit up in this contest. These two teams defend well, so the under is worth a look. The 76ers are more likely to win on the road. The 76ers will win by a predicted score of 115-107.
NBA Starting Time: 10:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Crypto.com Arena
Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2023
TV: TNT
NBA Odds: Philadelphia 76ers -1
NBA Totals: 224.5
