Clippers vs. Warriors Picks and Prediction – 4/13/2025

Los Angeles Clippers (49-32) vs. Golden State Warriors (48-33)
Time: 3:30 PM ET
Location: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
TV: ESPN

Previous Games:

  • Clippers: 101-100 win over Sacramento

  • Warriors: 103-86 win over Portland

Head-to-Head:

This matchup is crucial for both teams as they fight for positioning in the Western Conference standings. The Clippers are coming in with momentum, riding a seven-game win streak, and their defense has been stellar, ranking third in the league with a 111.2 defensive rating. The Warriors, despite their offensive firepower, have struggled to cover spreads at home against the Clippers, making this a competitive game to watch.

Los Angeles Clippers Breakdown:

The Clippers are currently the 5th seed in the Western Conference with a 49-32 record. They are on a hot streak, having won 7 straight games, with standout performances from Kawhi Leonard, who scored 28 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in their last game. Their defensive prowess has been a key factor in this stretch, allowing just 105.4 points per game in their last 10 games. With the offense clicking and Leonard leading the charge, the Clippers will look to close out the regular season with another win.

Key Players:

  • Kawhi Leonard: 28 PTS, 7 REB

  • James Harden: 23.2 PPG, 8.6 APG

  • Ivica Zubac: 13 REB

Golden State Warriors Breakdown:

The Warriors are the 6th seed in the Western Conference with a 48-33 record. They’ve been strong offensively, averaging 116.3 points per game over their last 10 games, but they’ve also been inconsistent in covering the spread, especially at home. Steph Curry continues to lead the offense with 23.3 PPG and 5.3 APG, but Golden State’s defense has allowed 105.9 points per game in their last 10 contests. They’ll need to step up defensively to stop the red-hot Clippers, who have been firing on all cylinders.

Key Players:

  • Stephen Curry: 23.3 PPG, 5.3 APG

  • Draymond Green: 6 REB

  • Jimmy Butler: 24 PTS, 7 AST

Betting Trends:

Los Angeles Clippers:

  • 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games

  • 7-0 SU in their last 7 games

  • 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against Golden State

Golden State Warriors:

  • 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games

  • The UNDER has hit in 4 of their last 5 games

  • 7-2 SU in their last 9 games

Exact Score Prediction:

Los Angeles Clippers 115 – Golden State Warriors 110

Our Best Bet:

Los Angeles Clippers +2.5 (-110)

With the Clippers on a roll and their defense firing on all cylinders, they should be able to cover the +2.5 spread in this one. Golden State has struggled against the Clippers, especially at home, and the Clippers have been excellent against the spread lately.

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