Clippers vs 76ers Predictions, Picks, Betting Tips 2/11/2020
Game: Los Angeles Clippers vs Philadelphia 76ers
Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Location: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
TV: TNT
Odds/Point Spread: Philadelphia -1
Total/Over-Under: 225.5
Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers (37-16, 2nd in the Pacific Division) head to Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday where they'll meet the Philadelphia 76ers (33-21, 3rd in the Atlantic Division). Philadelphia opens this matchup as 1 point favorites. The over/under opens at 225.5.
The Clippers are covering 54.7% of the time, having gone 29-24-0 ATS. Philadelphia is covering 42.0% of the time, going 21-29-4 against the spread.
Key Los Angeles Clippers Injuries
02/09/20 PG Patrick Beverley Groin is questionable Tuesday vs Philadelphia
Key Philadelphia 76ers Injuries
No key injuries to report
Player Spotlight
Paul George comes into this contest averaging 22.6 points per game while playing 29.7 minutes per night this season. He pulls down 6.1 rebounds per game and dishes out 4.0 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 43% while his free throw percentage currently sits at 91%. Kawhi Leonard averages 27.1 points per game in 32.1 minutes per contest this season. He averages 5.2 assists per contest and 7.5 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 46% for the year while his free throw percentage is 89%.
Player Spotlight
Ben Simmons averages 16.8 points per game while playing 36.2 minutes per contest this year. He grabs 7.9 rebounds per game and has 8.3 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 59% and his free throw percentage is at 63%. Tobias Harris averages 19.1 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 34.2 minutes per contest. He also averages 6.6 rebounds per contest and 3.0 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is 80%.
Useful Team Statistics
Los Angeles averages 115.8 points per contest this season, which ranks them 4th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 6.1 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team, which has them ranked 11th. Behind the arc they shoot 36% which is good for 12th in the league. They average 48.2 rebounds per game and 23.9 assists per game, which ranks them 2nd and 18th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 10th with 15.1 per game. The Clippers allow 109.7 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 13th in the league. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 34% average from behind the arc, ranking them 3rd and 5th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 45.6 rebounds a game which ranks 17th and they give up 23.8 assists per contest, which puts them in 11th place in the league. They force 14.5 turnovers per game which ranks them 17th in the league.
Useful Team Statistics
Philadelphia is 22nd in the league with 108.6 points per game this year. They are 9th in the league in shooting at 47%, while their average scoring margin is 2.3. They shoot 36% from 3-point range, which is good for 16th in the NBA. They are 8th in the league in rebounding with 45.9 boards per game, and 7th in assists per contest with 26.1. The 76ers are 16th in turnovers per game with 14.8. The 76ers surrender 106.3 points per contest, which ranks them 4th in the NBA. Their defense allows a 46% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 15th and 13th in those defensive statistics. They rank 3rd with 22.1 assists allowed per contest and 2nd with 41.8 rebounds surrendered per game. The 76ers are 12th in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 14.3 per game.
Advanced Statistics
The Clippers are 6th in the league in defensive rating with 107, and their offensive rating of 113 is ranked 6th. They are 8th in the NBA in pace with 102.3 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 53% is 14th. As a unit they are 9th in the league in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shot attempts, ranking 17th in the NBA. Los Angeles is 16th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.9 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.5 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 50%, which is 28th in the NBA.
Advanced Statistics
Philadelphia is 12th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.2 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.9 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 52%, which is 22nd in the league. The 76ers are 20th in the NBA in offensive rating with 109.1, and their defensive rating of 106.7 is ranked 5th. In terms of pace they are 18th in the league with 99.2 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% is 16th. As a team they are 19th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shots, ranking 20th in the league.
Who will win tonight's Clippers/76ers NBA game against the spread?
Tony's Pick: Take Los Angeles +1
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