The LA Clippers'(35-17) take on the Golden State Warriors (26-25) Wednesday with tip-off from Chase Center set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Warriors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Clippers lead 2-1
The Clippers limp into the Bay Area on the heels of a 121-100 beatdown at home by the Minnesota Timberwolves Monday. The Clippers were 5-point favorites in that one, and they’ve dropped 2 of 3. F Paul George combined to shoot 8-for-31 (25.8%) in the 2 losses. F Kawhi Leonard, who scored 18 points in the loss, is dealing with an adductor strain and has been ruled out for this contest vs. the Warriors.
The Dubs are making waves, winners of 7 of 8. It was reported that they contacted the Los Angeles Lakers in an attempt to acquire F LeBron James. The talks didn’t take off, but what a shockwave that story sent to the masses. G Stephen Curry hit a 3 with 0.7 seconds left to eclipse the visiting Phoenix Suns 113-112 Saturday, but other than that 1-point win, none of the other 6 wins during the stretch have been close. The Warriors won at the Utah Jazz 129-107 Monday as 1-point favorites.