LA Clippers vs. San Antonio Spurs: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

The Los Angeles Lakers host the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday at the Intuit Arena as they seek to return to winning ways following three straight losses. Conversely, the San Antonio Spurs will get a third consecutive victory if they prevail over the Clippers. The oddsmakers side with the Clippers to win, with the LA side favorite to win on home court.

BASKETBALL: NBA Western Conference

Where to Watch: ESPN

Venue: Intuit Arena, Los Angeles

Date: 05.11.2024 6:30 am

The Clippers are 2-4 in the new season and have dropped their last three games. James Harden and co started on the bright side in losing against the Oklahoma Thunder on Saturday, leading the first quarter by thirteen points. However, the LA Clippers collapsed in the second half and eventually fell to a 105-92 loss. The stats were pretty dire, as the Clippers shot 40 percent from the field and only 11 of 35 from the 3-point range. The Clippers had a good pre-season, winning their last four games. Though they opened the season with a loss against the Suns, the Clippers were able to win two consecutive games on the road. Losses against the Suns, Thunder, and Trailblazers mean something must be done quickly.

Spurs visit the Intuit Arena confident of coming away with another victory on the road. San Antonio smashed the Utah Jazz 106-88 before taking out the Timberwolves at home to earn a 3-3 record this term. Led by Victor Wembanyama, who chipped in 17 points, six rebounds, and two blocks, the cast supported him with valuable points with veteran Chris Paul, Keldon Johnson, and Jeremy Sochan starring. Fighting a tough game against the Wolves, the Spurs scraped a narrow lead at halftime. In the third quarter, they opened a healthy lead, which they managed to hold on to and win by 113-103 at home. The Spurs showed good defense against the Timberwolves, which is an area to look out for against the Clippers.

The San Antonio Spurs are 2.609 underdogs on 1XBET, which prices the favorite at 1.839 for the -3 spread. Betway lists over 215.5 at 1.65 and the under at 1.95 odds. Bet365 prices the Clippers to win both halves at 2.00 odds, and the favorite to win by 3-6 points at 6.00 odds. Read more here.