Spurs vs. Clippers Picks and Prediction – 4/8/2025

San Antonio Spurs (32-45) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (46-32)
Time: 10:30 PM ET
Location: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA

Previous Games:

  • Spurs: Coming off a 114-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers

  • Clippers: Coming off a dominant 135-104 win over the Dallas Mavericks

Head-to-Head:

The Clippers have been in good form, winning four of their last five games and are in the thick of the playoff race, sitting just 1.5 games behind the Lakers for first place in the Pacific Division. San Antonio, meanwhile, has struggled lately, losing four of their last five games. Los Angeles looks to complete the season series against San Antonio with another commanding victory, especially with their strong home record.

San Antonio Spurs Breakdown:

The Spurs have been battling hard, but their defensive struggles have cost them in recent games. They're allowing 121 points on average in their last five games, which will likely be an issue against the high-scoring Clippers. Victor Wembanyama continues to impress as the team’s top scorer, but the Spurs' overall offense and defense need more balance to compete against the Clippers.

Key Players:

  • Victor Wembanyama: 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds

  • Devin Vassell: 16.4 points

  • Chris Paul: 7.6 assists

Los Angeles Clippers Breakdown:

The Clippers come into this game riding a four-game winning streak, and James Harden has been on fire, leading the team with 29 points in the win over Dallas. The Clippers have been dominant at home, winning 28 out of 39 games this season. With an average of 118.4 points per game in their last five home games, their offensive firepower should be too much for the Spurs, who have struggled on the road.

Key Players:

  • James Harden: 22.5 points, 8.6 assists

  • Kawhi Leonard: 23.7 points

  • Ivica Zubac: 12.5 rebounds

Betting Trends:

San Antonio Spurs:

  • 12-24 on the road this season

  • Allowed an average of 113.2 points in their last 5 road games

Los Angeles Clippers:

  • 28-11 at home this season

  • Averaged 118.4 points in their last 5 home games

Exact Score Prediction:

San Antonio Spurs 109 – Los Angeles Clippers 122

Our Best Bet:

Clippers -12.5

The Clippers have been covering the spread at home, and with the Spurs' defensive struggles and Los Angeles' high offensive efficiency, this line is likely to be covered. San Antonio has struggled away from home, and the Clippers have been dominant at home recently, making them the strong favorites to win by double digits.

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