Clippers vs. Knicks: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – December 16, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 16, 2023

A game featuring one of the NBA’s hottest teams will see the Los Angeles Clippers (14-10, 8-2 over their last 10) play the New York Knicks (14-10) at Crypto.com Arena on December 16, 2023. The Clippers are six-point favorites. The over/under for the matchup is set at 229 points.

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Clippers vs. Knicks Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Clippers -6 229

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Injury Report as of December 16

Clippers: Moussa Diabate: Out (Hip), Mason Plumlee: Out (Knee), Paul George: Questionable (Hip), Nah’Shon Hyland: Questionable (Knee), Marcus Morris: Out (Not With Team)

Knicks: Josh Hart: Probable (Knee), Mitchell Robinson: Out (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Knicks (+6)
Total Pick Under (229)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Clippers vs. Knicks Stat Rankings

Clippers Avg. (Rank) Knicks Avg. (Rank)
114.4 (15th) Points Scored 114.2 (16th)
109.5 (4th) Points Allowed 110.5 (6th)
44.1 (14th) Rebounds 45.5 (8th)
10.7 (16th) Off. Rebounds 13.3 (3rd)
12.0 (21st) 3pt Made 13.5 (9th)
25.0 (24th) Assists 24.1 (27th)
12.6 (9th) Turnovers 12.3 (5th)

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Clippers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kawhi Leonard 24 23.5 5.9 3.5 1.5 0.7 2.3
Paul George 23 22.6 5.9 4.0 1.7 0.3 3.1
James Harden 19 16.6 4.7 7.3 1.5 0.7 2.4
Norman Powell 24 12.8 2.1 1.1 0.7 0.5 1.8
Ivica Zubac 24 11.9 9.0 1.0 0.2 1.5 0.0

Knicks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jalen Brunson 23 25.7 3.8 5.9 1.2 0.0 3.3
Julius Randle 23 21.6 9.8 5.4 0.7 0.3 1.7
RJ Barrett 18 18.9 3.6 2.7 0.5 0.3 1.9
Immanuel Quickley 22 15.2 3.0 2.7 0.6 0.1 2.1
Donte DiVincenzo 23 9.1 3.0 1.8 1.0 0.3 2.2

Betting Trends

  • The Clippers have covered the spread 11 times in 24 games.
  • Against the spread as 6-point favorites or more, Los Angeles is 5-5.
  • The Clippers have played 24 games this season, and eight of them have hit the over.
  • Eight times so far this year, Los Angeles and its opponent have combined to score more than 229 points.
  • The over/under in this game is 229 points, 5.1 higher than the average total in Clippers games this season.
  • The Knicks have beaten the spread 12 times in 24 games.
  • New York doesn’t have a win ATS (0-2) as a 6-point underdog or more this season.
  • There have been 14 Knicks games (out of 24) that hit the over this year.
  • There have been 12 New York’s games this season with more than 229 points scored.
  • Knicks games average 224.7 total points, 4.3 fewer than the total for this matchup.

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