Warriors vs Clippers: Early-Season Showdown - Analysis, Predictions & Odds on Nov. 18
The Golden State Warriors (10-2) visit the LA Clippers (7-7) on Monday night at 10:10 PM ET at the Intuit Dome. Despite Steph Curry's questionable status with a knee injury, the Warriors remain 4.5-point road favorites.
Key Betting Predictions:
- Warriors -2.5 (-150)
- Zubac under 11.5 rebounds (+106)
Analysis:
- Warriors are 3-0 without Curry this season (both SU and ATS)
- Golden State has top-5 offensive (118.4) and defensive (107.9) ratings
- Warriors have strong depth with 9 players averaging 8+ PPG
- Clippers on second night of back-to-back with key players logging heavy minutes
- Golden State ranks top-10 in rebound percentage (51.0%)
- Zubac under rebounds trend: Has not exceeded 11.5 in last 3 games
Game Odds:
- Spread: Warriors -4.5 to -6 (varies by sportsbook)
- Moneyline: Warriors -198, Clippers +180
- Total: 225.5 (-110 both ways)
- Public heavily favoring Warriors with 80% ML handle, 86% ATS handle
The Warriors' superior depth and two-way efficiency make them the play here, even if Curry sits. The Clippers' fatigue factor on the back-to-back also works in Golden State's favor.
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