Warriors vs Clippers Prediction, Odds and Picks

Warriors Coming Off a Blowout Loss, Clippers Win Third Straight

The Golden State Warriors will face the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night in a crucial Western Conference matchup. The Warriors are coming off a 125-106 loss to the Phoenix Suns, their worst loss of the season. The Clippers, on the other hand, are coming off a 119-115 win over the Denver Nuggets, their third straight victory.

Warriors Struggles Continue

The Warriors have struggled mightily since losing Stephen Curry to injury. They are 2-4 in their last six games and have failed to cover the spread in any of those games. Klay Thompson has been playing well in Curry’s absence, but he has not been able to carry the team on his own. The Warriors’ defense has also been a major issue, as they have allowed opponents to score more than 120 points in four of their last six games.

Clippers Finding Their Rhythm

The Clippers have been playing much better basketball since acquiring Paul George. They are 10-5 in their last 15 games and have covered the spread in eight of those games. George has been a great addition to the team, and he has taken some of the pressure off Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers’ defense has also been much improved, as they have allowed opponents to score less than 110 points in four of their last five games.

Prediction and Odds

The Clippers are favored by 5.5 points in this matchup. The Warriors are struggling mightily, and they are not expected to cover the spread in this game. The Clippers are playing much better basketball, and they should be able to win this game outright. Warriors vs. Clippers Prediction: Clippers -5.5 Warriors vs. Clippers Odds: Clippers -5.5, Over/Under 223.5