Oskeim Sports Cashes its First 5* Release of the NBA Playoffs

Apr 22, 2014

Clippers vs. Warriors Sports Picks

Los Angeles Clippers (-8) (-110) over Golden State Warriors

Los Angeles represents a very strong technical play as the Clippers are a profitable 22-13 ATS after failing to cover the point spread, 18-7 ATS off one or more consecutive losses and 12-2 ATS following an upset loss. Los Angeles also takes revenge very seriously as the Clippers are 13-3 ATS when avenging an upset loss this season. What I like most about this investment is the fact that Los Angeles falls into one of my best postseason systems – a very good 27-3-1 ATS contrarian situation – that invests on certain favorites off two or more consecutive SU and ATS losses, provided they are matched up against an opponent off two or more consecutive SU and ATS wins.

Los Angeles is 34-8 at home this season where the Clippers are averaging 110.6 points per game on 48.3% shooting from the field. Overall, Los Angeles is averaging 107.9 points per game against teams that would combine to allow 101.5 points per game, thereby making the Clippers 6.4 points per game better than average offensively. Meanwhile, Golden State takes the floor with a questionable defense that is yielding 101.7 points per game on the road this season. The absence of Andrew Bogut poses a significant problem for the Warriors as they will be without his rim protection and post defense against Blake Griffin.

In fact, during the regular season, Los Angeles pulled down 30% of available offensive rebounds against the Warriors when Bogut was sitting on the bench. Another problem facing Golden State on the offensive end of the floor is its reliance on the three-point shot. The Warriors are averaging 25 three-point field goal attempts per game (38.0% overall), which is good news for Los Angeles investors as the Clippers possess one of the best three-point defenses in the league (33.3%). Finally, Golden State is allowing 110.2 points over its last five games, whereas the Clippers are averaging 108.8 points over their last seven contests. Take Los Angeles minus the points and invest with confidence.