NBA Picks and Betting Tips: Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Clippers

NLB Staff

06.11.2024 12:46

Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Clippers

As the Philadelphia 76ers are struggling to put together a winning streak early in the season, they are playing a Los Angeles Clippers team that has shown a lack of depth with their best player missing. With the 76ers having lost their last matchup to the Phoenix Suns, they face a Clippers team that came off a 9-point win vs the San Antonio Spurs. This game will be played on November 7th at 8:30 A.M. IST in the Intuit Dome of Los Angeles, California. Underneath are our top player props, key players, important injuries, and recent trends for both teams to come up with a possible outcome for this game.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Clippers Key Betting Tips & Predictions

1. Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Clippers Moneyline Pick

As the money line for the Clippers is at -122, this one is worth taking because they have a slight edge heading into this matchup. Seeing that the biggest piece on the 76ers will not be available once again, their ability to attack the inside with Ivica Zubac will be a key reason to see them win this game. As Norman Powell and James Harden continue creating a very formidable duo, they will end up having a stronger one on both ends than Maxsey plus Kelly Obrue Jr. See this, the money line for Los Angeles is worth it even though Philadelphia has a 3-2 record over them in picks over the past 5 matchups. This game will be crucial for the Clippers to win and they seem to attack with the intent that this could be vital to see how they can start a streak.

2. Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Clippers Point Spread Pick

As the spread in this game should favor the Clippers at -1.5, it shows that this game won’t be a dominating one, but something they could win with a few key possessions. Although the 76ers have an issue at center in this game with Andre Drummond being one of the weaker scoring and defending big-men around the league, Ivica Zubac will be able to handle him in the paint through great inside scoring moves. As Tyrese Maxsey and James Harden will be a key battle to watch with two elite passing plus scoring point guards attacking each other, the Clippers can bring the better help defense with Norman Powell than the 76ers with Kelly Obrue Jr. Although Obrue does provide very quality scoring night in and night out, this will be different as Norman Powell has been one of the best two-way players around the league and could very easily have the game-winning matchup during this battle. In a game that seems like both teams will attack each other with great pace and intensity, the Clippers -1.5 should be favored due to their depth and veteran presence which leads to a more consistent overall basketball team.

3. Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Clippers Over/Under Pick (Total Points)

As the over/under for this game is 219 points, it should be going over because of the ability that both offenses possess with their elite backcourts. Given that they can knock down threes at their own will and have great ball-handlers who can find shooters in the wings, this should end up being a pretty high-scoring game without the 76ers having their best player. With the last game having combined for 215 points due to more injuries and a lack of depth on both teams, this should cross that mark.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Clippers Top Player Props

Paul George Over 17.5 points at 1.85: Although Paul George had 15 points in his season opener, this should be a game where he could increase it against someone like Terrance Mann guarding him. Someone who was 1-7 from three in his first game, he is not the type of player to replicate that performance and could work off a lot of Zubac screens to hit open threes. Given that he was brought to the 76ers are their major scorer not named Embiid, he should have a lot of chances with Tyrese Maxsey showing great ability to find him underneath or in the mid-range. These circumstances plus this being his second game should improve on his season-opening performance.

Norman Powell over 20.5 points at 1.87: Norman Powell has developed into one of the best scorers in the NBA, averaging 24.9 points, and shooting 45.8% from three, his abilities should once again be a major factor in the Clippers' offensive plans. As someone who can consistently have great performances against weaker defenders, his chance to dominate Kelly Obrue Jr. off screens and dribbles will be something to look out for. As the 76ers will have Paul George worry about Terrance Mann inside, this should be a game where Norman Powell wins a lot of one-on-one matchups with James Harden passing the ball. He should have a great shot of eclipsing his season average in this matchup.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Clippers Injury News & Impact

Philadelphia 76ers Injuries: As the 76ers will be without their star center Joel Embiid again, 34.7 points and 11.0 rebounds last year, they have to rely on Andre Drummond again as someone who doesn’t possess a great offensive arsenal. Although he seems to be a greater rebounder, they will miss a center with scoring ability heading into this game against the Clippers.

Los Angeles Clippers Injuries: With Kawhi Leonard being out again, this has been a major issue for Los Angeles over the past 4 seasons. Someone who has a great all-around game on both ends of the floor, Terrance Maan to continue this full-time role until Leonard returns. As Los Angeles could get Mo Bamba, 4.2 rebounds, back from his knee injury, he could be a great complement piece off the bench from Ivica Zubac if playing.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head Trends

As the 76ers have lately owned this matchup, Los Angeles had the last victory against this Philadelphia squad on March 27th, 2024. Even though the 76ers had managed to beat the Clippers by over 10 points in 3 of their last 5 games head-to-head, this will be very different with Los Angeles looking like the much stronger team. As the Clippers try to take advantage of Philadelphia’s biggest missing piece, they will try to get their first victory against the spread after four straight losses.

Betting Insights & Public Trends

As we look at the current trends for this matchup, 55% of the bettors are backing the Los Angeles Clippers to win this game.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Clippers Final Prediction

As the Philadelphia 76ers enter this game without their top player Joel Embiid, the Los Angeles Clippers should exploit that weakness with ease. As Ivica Zubac has shown to be a consistent scorer and rebounder for this Clippers squad, he should have a great matchup against Andre Drummond. Although the 76ers center has shown great promise as someone who can grab a lot of defensive boards of missed shots, he doesn’t deliver the same aggressiveness as Zubac and hasn’t been the greatest shot blocker either. Given this, James Harden can keep feeding in the ball to Ivica and expect him to have a strong finish at the glass or grab his board for a second chance opportunity. Meanwhile, speaking of James Harden who seems to be having a career resurgence this season, he will have a great offensive battle with Tyrese Maxsey as both have them have been creative on the scoring end. Both being able to pass at a very efficient rate as well and making amazing shots, they will let up a lot of easy runs through the lane as defense is their weakness. But, the Clippers do have a great three-point shooter and defender in Norman Powell who can control Kelly Obrue Jr. on the 76ers' side. Given that he has continued being one of the best ball snatchers in the league and forces many shooting guards into threes, it will force Obrue to pass it out to a half-hobbled Paul George. Even though during a normal healthy game PG would be able to handle Terrance Mann with ease, his loss of elusiveness and agility at the moment will help the Clippers' small forward have a great performance using speed and will to attack the basket. With Derrick Jones Jr. playing that small forward position, he will force Caleb Martin to kick it out which could lead to a lot of offensive problems for Philadelphia. But, if the bench pieces for Philadelphia like Eric Gordon and Kyle Lowry play at a higher level, they could win this game.

Our prediction: The Los Angeles Clippers win this game, cover -1.5, and go over 219 points.