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Clippers vs. Washington: prediction for the NBA match
One week ago, Clippers secured an away victory over Washington. Will the Clippers beat the Wizards at home on December 18? We offer our betting tips for this game.
Command Analysis
LA Clippers
USAClippers are looking great at home, but Tyronn Lue's men are less successful on away matches. The Clippers managed to beat Boston (113:93) and Minnesota (99:88) at home, but suffered an away defeat to Phoenix (95:111).
Clippers are currently at the 8th spot in the Western conference standings. Los Angeles team has the ability to climb higher, the Clippers are not too far from Top-6.
Washington Wizards
USASomething strange is going on in Washington. Wes Unseld's men got off to a strong start of the season. They earned a few outstanding victories. Wizards were hoping for a play-off spot, but they are in a terrible form now.
Bradley Beal is currently unavailable for Washington. Kristaps Porzingis also had to miss the previous game. Without Latvian player, the Wizards were too vulnerable on defense. Wes Unseld's men eventually suffered a 128:141 defeat.
Trends
СтавкаClippers to win the first half and the match
In 3 of 4 latest matches Washington lost the first half and the match
СтавкаA win by less than 8 points - no
In 3 of 5 latest away matches Washington didn't lose by 8 or more points
Tip and bets
Return of Porzingis should help the team to improve defensive performance. We are not expecting a high-scoring game against the Clippers. In latest matches Tyronn Lue's men failed to provide a strong offensive performance, they prever defensive style of play. We offer to place a bet on total under.
Our prediction - total under 224,5 points
Kristaps Porzingis is coming back for Washington. He should help the Wizards to improve defensive performance. With Porzingis in the line-up, Unseld's men should be able to stop the Clippers. In 3 of 5 latest away matches Wizards didn't lose by eight or more points. We are expecting a resistance from the visitors.
Our second bet is on Handicap (+7,5) points for Washington
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