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The Golden State Warriors (32-30) and the Los Angeles Clippers (33-31) are set for an exciting Western Conference head to head showdown on Thursday night, with tip-off scheduled for 10 p.m Eastern Time at the Chase Center. The Clippers are rather stumbly, losing 3 consecutive matches, and last Tuesday, Los Angeles lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-101. On the other side of the court, the Warriors currently sit in a 3 game win streak, including a blowout win versus the Portland Trail Blazers, 123-105. Sadly for head coach Steve Kerr, Stephen Curry (leg) and Andrew Wiggins (personal) will not be playing for Golden State in this matchup.
Forward Paul George has been the main ball carrier in the offense, becoming a 3 way player plus being able to stretch out the floor in transition. The veteran is averaging 23.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per match. The 8 time All Star currently shoots a decent 38% from the 3 point line on 7.7 attempts per bout, being the main threat from deep for the Clippers.
Guard Russell Westbrook gives the Clippers a much needed speed and energy boost both in offense and in defense. The UCLA graduate records 15.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game after transferring in the midseason term.
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As for the Warriors, guard Klay Thompson continues to be one of the best players from deep in the entire league. Thompson has the ability to create space on the 3 point line due to his consistent 3 point shots. The 5 time All Star averages 22.1 points and 4.0 rebounds while shooting a huge 41% from deep. In their last bout, Thompson went berserk, grabbing 42 points and finishing 12 of 17 from 3 point range.
Golden State has a decent roleplayer in guard Jordan Poole, who has found his place as a smooth dribbler who is able to get into the rim consistently while also having a decent jumper to keep defenders guessing.
As a whole this will be a close matchup, however we give the edge to the Clippers this time around.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State Warriors Game Information
- Date: 03/02/2023
- Time: 08:40 PM ET
- Location: Chase Center San Francisco, CA.
- How to Watch Clippers vs Warriors : NBC Sports BA
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
Clippers vs Warriors Betting Lines
Clippers are -170 according to our Vegas NBA Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $59. On the other side, Warriors are +148 according to the Vegas NBA Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $148.
The implied probability for these two teams attached to the betting lines have Clippers at a 67.74% chance of winning the game, meanwhile Warriors have 40.32% probability of finishing the game with the W.
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