The LA Clippers (44-27) take on the Philadelphia 76ers'(39-33) Wednesday with tip-off from Wells Fargo Center set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. 76ers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: 76ers lead 1-0
The Clippers have been frequent buzzcut recipients of late as they dropped their 2nd straight Monday, falling to the visiting Indiana Pacers 133-116 as 6-point favorites. On the front end of that back-to-back, they were defeated by the Sixers 121-107 Sunday as 9-point home favorites. They have dropped 6 of their last 9 outings and are clinging to a half-game lead over the New Orleans Pelicans for the 4th spot in the West. F Paul George has been steady, however, averaging 24.1 PPG this month while averaging 22.5 on the season.
The Sixers dropped their back end of a back-to-back with a 108-96 loss as 7.5-point road underdogs at the Sacramento Kings Monday. G Tyrese Maxey had a game-high 29 points on 5-for-7 shooting from downtown, but he didn’t get much help. Maxey has 24+ points in 8 of his 10 games this month. Let’s give this kid his due in keeping the Sixers afloat in C Joel Embiid’s'absence as they’re tied for 7th with the Miami Heat.