The San Antonio Spurs won back to back games for the first time in the new season and they’ll be happy to play the LA Clippers who have just one win on their season. The LA Clippers host the San Antonio Spurs, Monday Nov 17, at the Staples Center. NBA oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the Clippers as -2 ½ point home favs over the Spurs with the over/under set at 176 points. Get your San Antonio Spurs vs LA Clippers NBA Picks in now at SBGglobal.com
The Spurs will be without Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili until early December due to ankle injuries. Ginobili and Parker combined to average 38.3 points last season, but Ginobili hasn't played this season and Parker hasn't played since Nov. 7. Without either in the last four games, the Spurs have scored only 84.3 points per game, but have still won three of four, allowing an average of 81.3 points over that span. San Antonio turned in a strong defensive effort in a 77-75 win over the Rockets, then followed that up with a 90-88 road victory over Sacramento on Sunday, when they allowed just 16 points in the final period. Against the Kings, Michael Finley had 21 points, while Tim Duncan added 20 and 10 rebounds. Roger Mason, one of the key reinforcements in the Spurs' backcourt, also chipped in with 18 points, bouncing back after totaling just 15 in his previous two games.
The Clippers aren't looking any better so far, having dropped eight of nine to start the season despite playing eight of those nine games at home. After earning their lone victory last Sunday against Dallas, they've lost back-to-back home games to Sacramento and Golden State. In Saturday's 121-103 loss to the Warriors, the Clippers allowed 37 points on 15-of-20 shooting to Anthony Morrow, an undrafted rookie making his first NBA start for Golden State. The Clippers, meanwhile, shot under 40 percent from the field for the fifth time this season. Still reeling after losing Elton Brand and Corey Maggette to free agency this summer, they rank 29th in the NBA in field goal percentage, making just 41.1 percent of their shots.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 13-1-1 in the last 15 meetings in Los Angeles.
- Under is 19-8-3 in the last 30 meetings.
- Road team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
- Underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
Game: San Antonio Spurs (4-5) at L.A. Clippers Clippers (1-8)
Date/Time: Monday, November 17 – 10:30 PM EST
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Spurs +2 ½
Point-Spreads.com San Antonio Spurs vs LA Clippers NBA Picks Spurs +2 ½
The Bottom Line: The Spurs just got two big wins over quality teams, they should be able to get past the lack luster Clippers. Get your San Antonio Spurs vs LA Clippers NBA Picks in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 30% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
