Published Mar 8, 9:23pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 8, 9:23pm ET
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One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the LA Clippers hosting the New York Knicks. Who comes out on top in our Clippers vs Knicks pick?
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| LA Clippers | +1.5 (-110) |
| New York Knicks | -1.5 (-110) |
Following a three-game skid, LA has responded with four wins in its last five outings. This includes a 123-120 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies.
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The game appeared to be over early, as the Clippers trailed by 18 points through the first 12 minutes of action. However, LA rallied to trim the deficit to one at the break.
Memphis held a 118-117 advantage late in the game before Kawhi Leonard and Jordan Miller hit a pair of free throws to give the Clippers a 121-118 lead. Ty Jerome's 3-point attempt at the buzzer was off the mark, securing the come-from-behind win for the Clippers.
Leonard guided the offense with 28 points and five rebounds. Darius Garland added 21 points, six assists, and four rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin led the bench unit with a 21-point, 10-rebound effort.
Following a three-game win streak, the Knicks have dropped two of their last three games, including a 110-97 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
New York trailed by 19 points after three quarters. But thanks to a solid defensive effort for the first half of the final frame, the Knicks got within 10 points. Unfortunately, they did not make enough plays down the stretch to prevent the Lakers from coming away with a double-digit win.
Karl-Anthony Towns paced the road team with a solid effort that included 25 points and 16 rebounds. Jalen Brunson added 24 points, seven assists, and six rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Clippers have taken five of the previous seven head-to-head encounters, and they boast an 11-2 record in their last 13 home outings against New York. Based on the trends, LA has an outside shot at covering the spread, if not winning this one outright.
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LA Clippers +1.5
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