The Los Angeles Clippers have surprised nearly everyone with their hot start to the season, as they sit in third place in the ultra-competitive Western Conference. There is still a lot of people dubious about their ability to keep it up and the Clippers will have a big chance to prove themselves more this week when they host the Toronto Raptors.
The Raptors have the best record in the NBA and are looking like one of the top teams in the East. Toronto has been impressive on the road this year and will aim to pull out this win to improve on their impressive mark.
The Raptors have the bigger star power but the Clippers have been knocking off teams like that consistently throughout the year. Los Angeles is at home so it will be interesting to see how the oddsmakers handicap this showdown in NBA gambling.
This NBA basketball game between the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California at 10:30 p.m ET on Tuesday, December 11th, 2018. The game will be nationally televised on NBA TV.
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Odds Analysis
The Raptors have a record of 21-6 on the season. They have played in 13 road games this year and won 10 of them. Toronto is the only team in the NBA that has reached 20 wins at this point in the season.
The Clippers are 16-8 on the season, which is right on the tail of the Nuggets and Warriors for the top spot in the West. Los Angeles is unlikely to finish near the top of the standings but even making the playoffs would be a nice accomplishment. The Clippers have only lost one time at home this season and will aim to keep it rolling in NBA gambling.
Scheduling Situation
The Raptors have a home game against the Milwaukee Bucks before this game and then will play the Golden State Warriors the next night. Milwaukee and Golden State are looking like title contenders and all eyes will be on those matchups.
Even though the Clippers are off to a nice start, they are not placed in the same tier. The Raptors must make sure to keep their focus on this game but it’s fair to wonder if they will give it their all with such big games around this one.
The Clippers get this game at home but they do play in Phoenix the night before so they will be traveling as well.
Player To Watch
Kawhi Leonard -- There is talk that the Raptors’ star small forward will want to join the Clippers in free agency, but if Toronto continues to play well, it might be hard for him to leave at the end of the season. Leonard has been a great addition as he is averaging 26.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.86 steals per game.
Leonard had a rocky and injury-filled season last year with the Spurs but has excelled with a change of scenery. The Clippers must keep him from dominating this game.
Free NBA ATS Picks
The Clippers have lost stars Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan in recent years, which is why most people expected them to be in the lottery this year. However, players like Tobias Harris, Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell have performed well and helped the team exceed expectations.
The Clippers may be at home in this one but the Raptors are clearly the superior team and are the choice to come away with a solid road win in NBA wagering. The “over” could be the right choice as these teams could choose to push the pace.
NBA ATS Pick: Toronto Raptors 117, Los Angeles Clippers 111
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