Clippers vs. Wizards Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 23rd, 2025

Arena and City where Clippers vs. Wizards will be playing

The Clippers and Wizards will tip-off on January 23rd, 2025, in an NBA game in Inglewood, CA at Intuit Dome, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.

Introduction to the Clippers vs. Wizards betting tip and prediction

This NBA matchup on January 23rd, 2025, at 22:30 features a collision between the Western Conference and Eastern Conference. The Clippers enters as -13.5 point favorites in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Clippers won, 140-115. The over/under for the upcoming game is 224 points.

We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2024-2025 season, so let us take a look at how these teams succeed from long distances. The Clippers are making 36% of their 3-pointers this season. The Wizards are converting on 33.3% of their 3-pointers. Clippers are attempting 40% of its shots from behind the 3-point line. Wizards are taking 42% of their field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.

Los Angeles Clippers

How are the Clippers playing this season?

The Clippers comes into this game with a 24-19 record, and they are currently 6th in the Western Conference standings. The Clippers are 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Did the Clippers win their most recent game?

No, Clippers fell to the Celtics, 117-113. James Harden scored 28 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Clippers

The leading scorer for the Clippers this season is Norman Powell, who is averaging 23.7 points per game. He scored 9 points on 4-for-8 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Wizards.

Other Team Leaders for the Clippers

Coming into the January 23rd, 2025 contest, Ivica Zubac leads the Clippers with 12.7 rebounds per game. James Harden has a team-high 8.1 assists per game. The steals leader for the Clippers is Kris Dunn (1.5 steals per game). In terms of swatting shots, Ivica Zubac is leading the way for the Clippers with 1.2 blocks per game.

Clippers Team Analysis

The Clippers' point differential this season is 2.7 points per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. They are averaging 109.6 points per game while allowing 106.9 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Clippers are making 12.2 shots per game, which ranks 25th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Clippers are making 16.7 per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA.

Projected Clippers Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Wizards, the Clippers' starting lineup consisted of Ivica Zubac, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Terance Mann and James Harden.

Washington Wizards

How are the Wizards playing this season?

The Wizards head this game with a 6-36 record, and they are currently 15th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Wizards are 0-10 in their last 10 games.

Did the Wizards win their most recent game?

No, Wizards came up short against the Lakers, 111-88. Kyle Kuzma scored 32 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Wizards

The leading scorer for the Wizards this season is Jordan Poole, who is averaging 21.4 points per game. Jordan Poole also leads the team in minutes played per game with 33.38. He scored 16 points on 7-for-15 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Clippers. In the last game, scored 33.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 31.9 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Wizards

Jonas Valanciunas is leading the way with 8.2 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 19.75 points in DraftKings and 19.4 in FanDuel. Jordan Poole is dishing out a team-high 4.7 assists per game. He has 33.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 31.9 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Wizards' leader is Jordan Poole with 1.5 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 33.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 31.9 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Wizards is Alex Sarr, who is sending back 1.6 shots per game. He scored 32 DraftKings fantasy points and 37.2 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Wizards Team Analysis

The Wizards' point differential this season is -14.4 points per game, which ranks 30th in the NBA. They are averaging 108.1 points per game while allowing 122.5 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Wizards are making 12.7 shots per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Wizards are making 15.9 per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA.

Projected Wizards' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Clippers, the Wizards' starting five were Marvin Bagley III, Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija, Landry Shamet and Tyus Jones. For the upcoming matchup, Wizards has the following injuries: Marvin Bagley III is out (knee), Saddiq Bey is out (knee), and Malcolm Brogdon is out (foot).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

According to Vegas, it is a toss-up for the Clippers and Wizards game. Although it is a pick’em, the suggestion is to bet at the Clippers.

Money Line betting suggestion

Clippers are a -13.5 money line favorite for the game against the Wizards, and the suggestion is to pick the Clippers.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Clippers and Wizards is 224 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Clippers and Wizards have combined for just 3 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.