Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction: Statistical Analysis
Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction: The Golden State Warriors are expected to win the upcoming game against the LA Clippers as per the latest prediction.
The Los Angeles Clippers will aim for their fourth consecutive win when they meet the Golden State Warriors in the upcoming NBA fixture on Wednesday night. The Clippers have started looking like one of the top contenders for grabbing the top spot in the Western Conference after a consistent performance over the last few games. In the last fixture, the Clippers gave a 121-114 defeat to the Utah Jazz.
The Golden State Warriors will look to make a strong comeback when they host the Clippers at the Chase Center Arena in the upcoming game. The defending champions are coming off an embarrassing 83-128 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans in the last matchup. They will back themselves to continue the winning streak in home games and get an important victory on Wednesday.
Key Insights
Powell and Jackson helped the Clippers secure a thumping win over the Jazz.
The LA Clippers started the game with a 10-point lead in the first quarter. They extended the lead to 55-38 by the end of the first half before a comeback from the Jazz. Utah cut the deficit to just 10 points. They continued the momentum in the third quarter as well and went for a 23-6 run that put the Clippers on the back foot. However, the Clippers were brilliant in the last few minutes to ensure they win the contest.
Reggie Jackson stepped up when it was needed the most. He finished with 27 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists. Norman Powell gave an excellent contribution off the bench. He secured 30 points with 4 rebounds.
The Warriors had another terrible night on a road trip when they met the Pelicans.
The Golden State Warriors failed to compete with the Pelicans in the last game. They seemed under pressure from the start. The decision to give rest to key players like Curry, Thompson, Green and Wiggins backfired for Golden State. The Warriors shot just 37.8% from the field and 23.3% from the 3-point line. They were outrebounded 34-50 by the Pelicans. Overall, it was a disastrous road trip for the Warriors.
Jordan Poole and Jonathan Kuminga were the only players who looked in good touch. Both players added 44 points together. All the other starters failed to make any impact.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction: Recent Form
LA Clippers
The LA Clippers had a very good campaign till now. Currently, they are at 11-7 in the fourth position in the Western Conference. The Clippers looked in top form in recent games as they won 4 of the last 5 fixtures. They have maintained a home record of 6-4 as of now. The away record is currently at 5-3.
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors have failed to perform as per their reputation. They are currently at 8-10 in the tenth position in the Western Conference. Golden State won 3 of the last 5 games. At home, they have looked formidable as the current record stands at 7-1. The away record of 1-9 looks very disappointing.
Clippers vs Warriors Prediction: Winning Odds
Despite a praiseworthy performance so far, the stats of the Clippers look below average. They have a much less scoring rate than the Warriors. The Warriors are ahead in most of the other offensive stats too. In the defense, the Clippers have been slightly better than the Warriors.
It has always been a mammoth task for any side to give a home loss to the Warriors. Paul George missed the last game for the Clippers. His status is still doubtful for the next game. The Warriors will surely bring back their MVP, Stephen Curry in the upcoming game.
Moneyline:
- LA Clippers: +195
- Golden State Warriors: -286
Winning Probability
- LA Clippers: 39%
- Golden State Warriors: 61%
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction: Team Stats
LA Clippers
- The LA Clippers are averaging just 106.1 points per game, the worst among all sides. They shot 47.9% from the field and 36.0% from the 3-point line. The average number of assists per game stands at 22.4.
- The Clippers rebounded with an average of 42.5 per game along with 6.9 steals and 4.8 blocks per game.
Golden State Warriors
- The Golden State Warriors have maintained a scoring rate of 115.7 so far. They got a shooting success of 47.5% in field goals and 37.6% in 3-pointers. The Warriors’ average number of assists per game is currently at 29.0.
- The Warriors played with an average of 41.4 rebounds per game. The average number of steals per game is currently at 7.2, while the average number of blocks per game stands at 3.9.
Clippers vs Warriors Head-to-Head Stats
Both these teams have met 228 times in the regular season of the NBA. The Golden State Warriors have the upper hand with 135 wins, while the LA Clippers won 93 games.
If we check out the last 5 meetings, 3 games were won by the Warriors and 2 by the Clippers. The previous meeting took place in the last season on 8 march 2022. The Golden State Warriors won that game with a score of 112-97.
Clippers vs Warriors Prediction: Players to Watch Out
LA Clippers
Marcus Morris Sr. (Small Forward)
Points Per Game: 14.4 | Rebounds Per Game: 5.2 | Assists Per Game: 2.2
Norman Powell (Small Forward)
Points Per Game: 13.7 | Rebounds Per Game: 2.6 | Assists Per Game: 1.4
Reggie Jackson (Point Guard)
Points Per Game: 12.4 | Assists Per Game: 4.1 | Rebounds Per Game: 2.4
Golden State Warriors
Clippers vs Warriors Injuries
LA Clippers
- Paul George (Shooting Guard)
- Luke Kennard (Shooting Guard)
Golden State Warriors
- Andre Iguodala (Forward)
Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction: Predicted Winner
The LA Clippers are currently on a winning streak of 3 games. However, they need to be well-prepared for a mighty challenge against the Warriors in the upcoming away game. If Paul George gets fit ahead of the game, it will be a big positive for the Clippers. On the other hand, the Golden State Warriors will aim for another solid home by dominating the Clippers on Wednesday, All the predictions and betting markets are favoring the Warriors for this contest.
