Wizards vs. Clippers Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on November 27th, 2024

Arena and City where Wizards vs. Clippers will be playing

An NBA spectacle is on the horizon – the Wizards will go head-to-head with the Clippers on November 27th, 2024, in Washington, DC at Capital One Arena. Boost your betting strategy with our expert picks and predictions.

Introduction to the Wizards vs. Clippers betting tip and prediction

At 18:00 on November 27th, 2024, the Eastern Conference and Western Conference will meet in this thrilling NBA contest. The Wizards enters as 10 point underdogs in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Wizards won, 140-115. The over/under for the upcoming game is 223 points.

The 2024-2025 basketball season has made it abundantly clear how important the 3-point shot is to the game. Let's examine how different teams are succeeding from long distance. The Wizards are currently nailing 32.5% of their 3-pointers, highlighting their precision in long-range shooting. In contrast, the Clippers are converting on 36.8% of their 3-point attempts, showcasing their proficiency in long-range shooting. As for shot selection, the Wizards are dedicating 40% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Clippers are taking 39% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Washington Wizards

How are the Wizards playing this season?

The Wizards comes into this game with a 2-14 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 fell to the Bulls, 127-108. 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 21.2 points per game.

Other Team Leaders for the Wizards

Coming into the November 27th, 2024 contest, Jonas Valanciunas leads the Wizards with 7.6 rebounds per game. Jordan Poole has a team-high 4.9 assists per game. The steals leader for the Wizards is Jordan Poole (1.9 steals per game). In terms of swatting shots, Alex Sarr is leading the way for the Wizards with 1.9 blocks per game.

Wizards Team Analysis

The Wizards' point differential this season is -14.7 points per game, which ranks 30th in the NBA. They are averaging 108.5 points per game while allowing 123.2 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Wizards are making 11.9 shots per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Wizards are making 16.5 per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA.

Projected Wizards Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Clippers, the Wizards' starting lineup consisted of Marvin Bagley III, Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija, Landry Shamet and Tyus Jones. For the upcoming matchup, the Wizards has the following injuries: Marvin Bagley III is questionable (groin), Saddiq Bey is out (knee) Richaun Holmes is questionable (illness), Jordan Poole is questionable (hip) and Tristan Vukčević is out (knee).

Los Angeles Clippers

How are the Clippers playing this season?

The Clippers head this game with a 11-8 record, and they are currently 7th in the Western Conference standings. The Clippers are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Clippers win their most recent game?

No, Clippers came up short against the Celtics, 126-94. 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 23.3 points per game. Norman Powell also leads the team in minutes played per game with 34.23.

Other Team Leaders for the Clippers

Ivica Zubac is leading the way with 12.4 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 40 points in DraftKings and 38.5 in FanDuel. James Harden is dishing out a team-high 8.7 assists per game. He has 41.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 37.1 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Clippers' leader is James Harden with 1.5 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 41.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 37.1 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Clippers is Ivica Zubac, who is sending back 1.1 shots per game. He scored 40 DraftKings fantasy points and 38.5 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Clippers Team Analysis

The Clippers' point differential this season is 1.2 points per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA. They are averaging 108.7 points per game while allowing 107.5 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Clippers are making 12.2 shots per game, which ranks 22nd in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Clippers are making 17 per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA.

Projected Clippers' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Wizards, the Clippers' starting five were Ivica Zubac, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Terance Mann and James Harden. For the upcoming matchup, Clippers has the following injuries: Kobe Brown is questionable (back), Trentyn Flowers is out (wrist), Kawhi Leonard is out (knee) and Norman Powell is questionable (hamstring).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

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

Money Line betting suggestion

Wizards are a 10 money line underdog for the game against the Clippers, and the suggestion is to pick the Clippers.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Wizards and Clippers is 223 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Wizards and Clippers have combined for just 1 overtime game this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.