WagerTalk NBA handicapper Tony Finn offers his LA Clippers vs Sacramento Kings betting preview for Wednesday, December 1. At the time of posting, the Clippers have opened as a 7.5-point home favorite over the visiting Kings, with the total sitting at 215.5 points.<\/p>\n
Stay on top of the latest NBA<\/a> updates direct from Las Vegas!<\/em><\/p>\n The Sacramento Kings (8-14, 11th in NBA – West) and the Los Angeles Clippers (11-10, 6th in NBA – West) are scheduled to close the Wednesday basketball betting board on Wednesday night with tipoff scheduled for 10:30pm ET at the Staples Center. Paul George and his Clippers’ teammates host the Kings in LA’s opener of a four-day, two-game schedule.<\/p>\n This Wednesday night event is the first time the two west coast crews have played this 2021 regular season. The two teams, which haven’t gone head-to-head yet, will meet up in Sacramento on Saturday night.<\/p>\n While the Kings have scuffled to a 3-10 mark since a 5-4 start, the Clippers are shuffling down a similar parkway, opening with a solid 8-4 record before losing six of their last nine.<\/p>\n Forward Chimezie Metu, a four-year professional, has made more starts for the Clippers this season, in total eight, than in his first three seasons combined. Metu played 36 minutes in Tuesday’s loss due to the inactive status of Marvin Bagley III, Harrison Barnes, and Maurice Harkless.<\/p>\n The Kings have been uber-successful versus the Clippers at Staples Center. Sacramento has earned wins in three of their last four visits. However, the Clippers’ record in Sacramento is a different animal. The Clips have won 15 consecutive times on the Kings’ home court.<\/p>\n Sacramento is 3-7 across their last ten games, averaging just 108 points per game while allowing an average of 115.5 points. Richaun Holmes has returned from a brief stint on the injury report to average over 15 points per game and is grabbing ten boards per contest for the Kings. Former Kentucky Wildcat De’Aaron Fox has seen his game average climb to over 20.0 points per across his last ten games.<\/p>\n George ranks sixth in the league scoring 25.9 points per game. The Clippers’ top scorer also adds 5.1 assists and 1.8 steals per contest. George scored a game-high 27 points in Monday’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. George has netted 20 or more points in 17 of the Clippers’ 21 games this 2021 season.<\/p>\n Los Angeles is just 4-6 in their last ten games and averages over 101 points per game. Conversely, the Clippers surrender 103.5 points per game.<\/p>\n Sacramento Kings Los Angeles Clippers There isn’t any question that the Paul George led-Clippers can defend. Los Angeles is allowing 103.7 points per 100 possessions. The Clippers defend with fever and, in the process, don’t foul. The Clippers lead the league in opponent free throw rate at 14.0 made free throws per 100 possessions.<\/p>\n Their half-court defense is tremendous, giving up just 86.9 points per 100 plays, and they are ninth in transition defensive efficiency at 118.6. These incredible statistics have led to a + 2.3 net rating in non-garbage time despite being one of the worst offenses in the league, and that is getting worse.<\/p>\n That detailed information brings the negative of this Clippers’ outfit. Across the last nine games, George and the Clips go 3-6 against the number they have an offensive rating of 100.1 points per 100 possessions.<\/p>\n As a whole, Los Angeles is 25th in the league with 106.0 points per 100 possessions. But, the Kings and the points are the only way I can push money across the sportsbook counter in this Kings and Clippers Wednesday night affair.<\/p>\n \u25ba Stay connected with WagerTalk: \u2014 WagerTalk (@WagerTalk) November 27, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nLA Clippers vs Sacramento Kings Predictions<\/h3>\n
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Sacramento Kings Injury Report<\/h3>\n
\nF Maurice Harkless (knee) has been ruled out.
\nF Harrison Barnes (foot) is out.<\/p>\n
\nF Nicolas Batum (health and safety protocols) is out.
\nF Kawhi Leonard (knee) is out.
\nPG Jason Preston (foot) is out<\/p>\n\n
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