NBA Basketball
2012-04-14 - Golden State Warrior at Los Angeles Clippers
A Sports Betting Pick by Addicted
Basketball : North America : NBA
Saturday, April 14th, 2012, 3:30PM US
(8:30PM GMT)
TEAM STATS
GOLDEN STATE - Total 22-36 :: Home 12-17 :: Road 10-19 :: Streak L3
LOS ANGELES -- Total 36-23 :: Home 21-9 :: Road 15-14 :: Streak W2
PREVIEW
The last time Golden State played Los Angeles, just over a month ago, it ended 97-93 to the Warriors. I think that is having an effect on todays total, and so I am looking at the Over.
On Thursday, Golden State played to a 112-103 finish against the Dallas Mavericks, and that was their 3rd straight loss. What I've noticed is a fast paced performance in this string of losses, where there is not much defence and more trying to outscore the opponent, which just isn't working. David Lee grabbed 30 points for his team, Klay Thomson got 24, and that is encouraging, but there is just no stopping their opponents. This recent losing streak has seen the Warriors give up an average of 118 points per game!
The Clippers are unlikely to take it easy here. They can clinch a playoff spot for the first time in 6 years with a few more wins, but they also have a shot at the 3rd seed if they can do the business. With 10 wins in their last 12, they are on a hot streak, and lie just a game and a half behind their rivals, the Lakers.
Golden State are scoring an averaging of 97 away from home and giving up 101, but of course recent form shows they are giving up a lot more than that. I think this game could see the Clippers put up 110 with ease if they stick to the plan, and Golden State are pretty gung-ho, so will keep pace playing a fast game where they try and outscore the opponents, which will fail, but we get some high scores.
BETTING VERDICT
The Clippers have lost 3 of the last 4 meetings with the Warriors at the Staples Center, so I expect them to put a beating on Golden State tonight to prove a point. Take the Over.
The Pick :
Over 196.5 points
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Over 196.5 points to be scored @ 1.95 (Pinnacle)
