The San Antonio Spurs and the LA Clippers lock horns in a regular-season game at the Intuit Dome on Monday, with tipoff at 10 p.m. ET. It is the second meeting of the season between the two teams, with the Spurs eking out a narrow 116-112 win in the first matchup.
The Spurs are in second place in the Western Conference standings with a 49-18 record. Meanwhile, the Clippers are eighth in the West with a 34-33 record.
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San Antonio Spurs vs. LA Clippers Preview, Starting Lineups Tonight, Betting Tips and Game Prediction
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San Antonio Spurs vs. LA Clippers Betting Tips and Odds
Moneyline: Spurs (-280), Clippers (+230)
Spread: Spurs -7.5 (-111), Clippers +7.5 (-111)
Total over/under o/u: Spurs o223.5 (-114), Clippers u223.5 (-109)
Editor’s note: Odds might change closer to tipoff.
Betting Tips
- Victor Wembanyama is expected to score over 24.5 points.
- Darius Garland is expected to combine for over 28.5 points and rebounds.
- Bennedict Mathurin is expected to score over 19.5 points.
San Antonio Spurs vs. LA Clippers Preview
The Spurs defeated the Charlotte Hornets 115-102 in their previous game on Saturday. Wembanyama was once again masterful for the Spurs, missing out on a triple-double by just two assists. He stuffed the stat sheet with 32 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and four blocks.
Stephon Castle once again recorded double-digit assists along with his 15 points. The Spurs were without their rookie Dylan Harper, who is sidelined once again with a right calf contusion. Joining him on the sidelines is Luka Kornet, who scored 10 points off the bench against the Hornets.
Meanwhile, the biggest concern for the Clippers ahead of this blockbuster matchup is Kawhi Leonard’s health. The veteran superstar exited the previous game against the Sacramento Kings with an ankle injury, as the Clippers sustained a 118-109 loss. He scored 31 points in 26 minutes before heading to the locker room.
He is listed as doubtful on the injury report with a left ankle sprain. If he misses out, Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin will have to shoulder a major offensive load. Garland scored 25 points against the Kings, while Mathurin chipped in with 24 points off the bench.
San Antonio Spurs vs. LA Clippers Starting Lineup Tonight
San Antonio Spurs starting lineup
PG: De’Aaron Fox, SG: Stephon Castle, SF: Julian Champagnie, PF: Devin Vassell, C: Victor Wembanyama.
LA Clippers starting lineup
PG: Darius Garland, SG: Kris Dunn, SF: Kawhi Leonard, PF: Derrick Jones Jr., C: Brook Lopez.
San Antonio Spurs vs. LA Clippers Prediction
The Spurs boast a deeper roster than the Clippers. San Antonio is elite on both ends of the floor, with generational talent Wembanyama at the helm. Expect the Spurs to storm into the Intuit Dome and leave LA with a confidence-boosting win.
Final score prediction: Spurs win 116-108.
Edited by Atishay Jain