Nets vs. Clippers prediction, odds, line, spread, time: 2024 NBA picks, Jan. 21 best bets by proven model – CBS Sports
A cross-conference battle has the Brooklyn Nets (17-24) going on the road to play the Los Angeles Clippers (26-14) on Sunday afternoon. The Nets are looking to keep things rolling after they halted their four-game losing streak. On Friday night, Brooklyn beat the Lakers, 130-112. Meanwhile, Los Angeles has won four of its past five games. On Jan. 16, the Clippers knocked off the Thunder, 128-117.
Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Clippers are an 11-point favorite in the latest Nets vs. Clippers odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 225. Before making any Clippers vs, Nets picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters Week 13 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a sizzling 42-23 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning nearly $2,000. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Nets vs. Clippers and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Clippers vs. Nets:
- Nets vs. Clippers spread: Los Angeles -11
- Nets vs. Clippers over/under: 225 points
- Nets vs. Clippers money line: Los Angeles -586, Brooklyn +428
- LAC: The Clippers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games
- BK: The Nets are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games on the road
- Nets vs. Clippers picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Clippers can cover
The Clippers have been one of the top teams in the NBA this season. They can score in a bunch of different ways with ease. Los Angeles ranks ninth in the NBA in scoring (117.6), fifth in field-goal percentage (49.3), and first in 3-point percentage (39.6). Forward Paul George is a smooth scorer from any spot on the floor. George also has the ball handles to create space on the perimeter but will attack the lane.
The eight-time All-Star leads the team in points (23.9) with 5.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. In his last game, George finished with 38 points, seven boards, and five assists. He also made six 3-pointers. Guard Norman Powell is an athletic perimeter asset off the bench. Powell logs 13.4 points and 2.3 rebounds per game. On Jan. 14 versus the Timberwolves, he racked up 24 points and went 6-of-9 from downtown. See which team to pick here.
Why the Nets can cover
Forward Mikal Bridges is one of the main contributors on both ends of the floor. Bridges plays suffocating defense due to his light feet and superb length. The Villanova product also excels at scoring in transition. Bridges averages 21.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. On Jan. 15 versus the Heat, he finished with 26 points, nine boards, and six assists.
Guard Cam Thomas provides Brooklyn with a natural scorer. Thomas is an effortless three-level scorer and owns a quick first step. The LSU product logs 20.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, and shoots 35% from downtown. He racked up 23-plus points in three of his last four games. In Friday’s win over the Lakers, Thomas dropped 33 points and four assists. See which team to pick here.
How to make Clippers vs. Nets picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 234 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You can only see the model’s picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Nets vs. Clippers, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 42-23 roll on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.
