RJ Barrett ranks in the top-five league-wide in minutes played. Joining Barrett on that list is teammate Julius Randle, with the two of them combining to average 40 points per game for New York.
In case you had forgotten how dangerous the Los Angeles Clippers are with their best two players in the lineup, they wasted no time reminding the basketball world last time out between these teams. The Clippers will look for a second consecutive one-sided victory as they visit the New York Knicks in a Sunday afternoon showdown at Madison Square Garden. The Clippers celebrated the return of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George with a 116-90 rout of the Orlando Magic on Friday.
NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Oddsmakers are back on the Clippers’ bandwagon, making them 8.5-point favourites despite playing a rare East Coast afternoon game. And bettors are right there with them, as 69 percent of Sports Interaction respondents are siding with the visitors. Los Angeles has covered six of its previous eight games despite having to do without Leonard and George for part of that span. The Knicks are also playing well, having gone 5-2 against the spread in their last seven.
The total for Sunday’s encounter is low by today’s NBA standards, at 213 – but that’s no surprise given both teams rank in the bottom-five league-wide in average pace. That hasn’t deterred Sports Interaction bettors from leaning toward the Over at a 72-percent clip. The public might want to be careful here, though: The Knicks are 13-4 to the Under in their last 17 games, while the Clippers have cashed the Under in four of their last six outings.
Los Angeles Clippers
No longer bound by the league’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, Leonard and George had little trouble carving up the Magic defence en route to 50 combined points in just 57 total minutes. And that should be the way of the future for the Clippers, at least when there isn’t a back-to-back involved. The sensational duo averages 49.8 points for the season, with both players shooting better than 50 percent from the field on the season.
New York Knicks
The Knicks are led by their own talented pairing – but could there already be a little tread off their tires? RJ Barrett and Julius Randle combine to average 40 points per game for New York, but are also ranked in the top-five league-wide in minutes played. Only the Pacers duo of Malcolm Brogdon and Domantas Sabonis average more minutes per game – and with so many back-to-backs in the condensed schedule, that extra playing time could come at a cost.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Clippers vs. Knicks?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 30 Jan 8:13pm | LAC | -8 -110 | O +212 -110 |
| Closing 31 Jan 5:47pm | LAC | -9.5 -110 | O +210.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Clippers Team Leaders
| Points |
24.85 |
| Assists |
5.78 |
| Rebounds |
7.21 |
| FG% |
65.2 |
| Steals |
1.56 |
| Blocks |
1.15 |
| Points |
24.11 |
| Assists |
6.01 |
| Rebounds |
10.2 |
| FG% |
71.4 |
| Steals |
1.13 |
| Blocks |
2.2 |
| Points |
30.36 |
| Assists |
5.37 |
| Rebounds |
9.63 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
2.09 |
| Blocks |
1.5 |
| Points |
19.4 |
| Assists |
5 |
| Rebounds |
11.6 |
| FG% |
60 |
| Steals |
1.6 |
| Blocks |
1 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Knicks Team Leaders
| Points |
24.85 |
| Assists |
5.78 |
| Rebounds |
7.21 |
| FG% |
65.2 |
| Steals |
1.56 |
| Blocks |
1.15 |
| Points |
24.11 |
| Assists |
6.01 |
| Rebounds |
10.2 |
| FG% |
71.4 |
| Steals |
1.13 |
| Blocks |
2.2 |
| Points |
30.36 |
| Assists |
5.37 |
| Rebounds |
9.63 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
2.09 |
| Blocks |
1.5 |
| Points |
19.4 |
| Assists |
5 |
| Rebounds |
11.6 |
| FG% |
60 |
| Steals |
1.6 |
| Blocks |
1 |
Injuries
Ivica Zubac (C)
Marcus Morris Sr. (PF)
Patrick Beverley (PG)
Marcus Morris Sr. (PF)
Serge Ibaka (PF)
Reggie Jackson (PG)
DeMarcus Cousins (C)
Patrick Beverley (PG)
Reggie Jackson (PG)
Terance Mann (SG)
Nerlens Noel (C)
Nerlens Noel (C)
Reggie Bullock (SG)
Derrick Rose (PG)
Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Alec Burks (SG)
Alec Burks (SG)
Norvel Pelle (C)
Nerlens Noel (C)
Taj Gibson (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Ivica Zubac (C) | Out Wed | Knee - 28 / 06 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Zubac is dealing with a right knee MCL sprain, and he will not be in the lineup for Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Suns. |
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| Marcus Morris Sr. (PF) | Ques Sat | Knee - 25 / 06 / 21 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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Morris Sr. is battling a left knee injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Suns in Game 4 of the Western Conference final. |
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| Patrick Beverley (PG) | Ques Thurs | Head - 23 / 06 / 21 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Beverley is bothered by a head injury, leaving his status for Game 3 of the Western Conference versus the Suns up in the air. |
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| Marcus Morris Sr. (PF) | Ques Tues | Knee - 21 / 06 / 21 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Morris Sr. is managing a left knee injury, and it is unclear if he will take on the Suns in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals. |
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| Serge Ibaka (PF) | out for season | Back - 27 / 05 / 21 | 11-6 | 9-8 | + - |
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Ibaka will miss the remainder of the 2020-21 season after undergoing back surgery. |
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| Reggie Jackson (PG) | Prob Sat | Achilles - 21 / 05 / 21 | 11-8 | 10-9 | + - |
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Jackson is expected to face the Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round despite left Achilles soreness. |
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| DeMarcus Cousins (C) | Ques Fri | Foot - 15 / 05 / 21 | 12-9 | 11-10 | + - |
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Cousins is dealing with left foot soreness, and it is unknown if he will play in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round against the Mavericks. |
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| Patrick Beverley (PG) | Out Fri | Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 | 12-9 | 11-10 | + - |
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Beverley will be handed a day of rest and will not be available against the Rockets on Friday. |
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| Reggie Jackson (PG) | Ques Sun | Achilles - 14 / 05 / 21 | 12-9 | 11-10 | + - |
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Jackson sat out the last game due to an Achilles injury, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Thunder on Sunday. |
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| Terance Mann (SG) | Ques Sun | Personal - 14 / 05 / 21 | 12-9 | 11-10 | + - |
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Mann was held out of the previous game due to a personal matter, and it is uncertain if he will face the Thunder on Sunday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Nerlens Noel (C) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Noel is bothered by a right ankle injury, but it is anticipated that he will face the Hawks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Nerlens Noel (C) | Ques Wed | Ankle - 24 / 05 / 21 | 1-3 | 1-3 | + - |
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Noel is bothered by a right ankle injury, it is unknown if he will face the Hawks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Reggie Bullock (SG) | Prob Thurs | Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21 | 4-5 | 2-7 | + - |
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Bullock is battling a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Thursday's clash with the Spurs. |
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| Derrick Rose (PG) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21 | 4-5 | 2-7 | + - |
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Rose missed the last contest due to to a left ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will face the Hornets on Saturday. |
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| Immanuel Quickley (SG) | Ques Thurs | Ankle - 06 / 05 / 21 | 5-7 | 4-8 | + - |
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Quickley has missed the last three games due to a left ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will be available Thursday versus the Spurs. |
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| Alec Burks (SG) | Prob Thurs | Knee - 06 / 05 / 21 | 5-7 | 4-8 | + - |
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Burks has sat out the previous three games with a left knee contusion, but it is projected that he will suit up Thursday versus the Spurs. |
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| Alec Burks (SG) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 04 / 05 / 21 | 6-7 | 5-8 | + - |
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Burks was removed from the previous game with an ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will play against the Nuggets on Wednesday. |
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| Norvel Pelle (C) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 04 / 05 / 21 | 6-7 | 5-8 | + - |
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Pelle is battling a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Wednesday's battle with the Nuggets. |
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| Nerlens Noel (C) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 03 / 05 / 21 | 6-7 | 5-8 | + - |
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Noel missed the last game with a sprained left ankle, but it is likely that he will be available Wednesday versus the Nuggets. |
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| Taj Gibson (PF) | Ques Sat | Eye - 21 / 04 / 21 | 10-8 | 8-10 | + - |
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Gibson exited the last game with a lacerated right eyelid, and it is unknown if he will line up against the Raptors on Saturday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 30 Jan 8:13pm LAC -8 -110 O +212 -110 Closing 31 Jan 5:47pm LAC -9.5 -110 O +210.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Clippers Team Leaders
Points 24.85
Assists 5.78
Rebounds 7.21
FG% 65.2
Steals 1.56
Blocks 1.15
Points 24.11
Assists 6.01
Rebounds 10.2
FG% 71.4
Steals 1.13
Blocks 2.2
Points 30.36
Assists 5.37
Rebounds 9.63
FG% 75
Steals 2.09
Blocks 1.5
Points 19.4
Assists 5
Rebounds 11.6
FG% 60
Steals 1.6
Blocks 1
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Knicks Team Leaders
Points 24.85
Assists 5.78
Rebounds 7.21
FG% 65.2
Steals 1.56
Blocks 1.15
Points 24.11
Assists 6.01
Rebounds 10.2
FG% 71.4
Steals 1.13
Blocks 2.2
Points 30.36
Assists 5.37
Rebounds 9.63
FG% 75
Steals 2.09
Blocks 1.5
Points 19.4
Assists 5
Rebounds 11.6
FG% 60
Steals 1.6
Blocks 1
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Injuries
Ivica Zubac (C)
Out Wed Knee - 28 / 06 / 21Marcus Morris Sr. (PF)
Ques Sat Knee - 25 / 06 / 21Patrick Beverley (PG)
Ques Thurs Head - 23 / 06 / 21Marcus Morris Sr. (PF)
Ques Tues Knee - 21 / 06 / 21Serge Ibaka (PF)
out for season Back - 27 / 05 / 21Reggie Jackson (PG)
Prob Sat Achilles - 21 / 05 / 21DeMarcus Cousins (C)
Ques Fri Foot - 15 / 05 / 21Patrick Beverley (PG)
Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21Reggie Jackson (PG)
Ques Sun Achilles - 14 / 05 / 21Terance Mann (SG)
Ques Sun Personal - 14 / 05 / 21Nerlens Noel (C)
Prob Fri Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21Nerlens Noel (C)
Ques Wed Ankle - 24 / 05 / 21Reggie Bullock (SG)
Prob Thurs Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21Derrick Rose (PG)
Prob Sat Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21Immanuel Quickley (SG)
Ques Thurs Ankle - 06 / 05 / 21Alec Burks (SG)
Prob Thurs Knee - 06 / 05 / 21Alec Burks (SG)
Prob Wed Ankle - 04 / 05 / 21Norvel Pelle (C)
Prob Wed Ankle - 04 / 05 / 21Nerlens Noel (C)
Prob Wed Ankle - 03 / 05 / 21Taj Gibson (PF)
Ques Sat Eye - 21 / 04 / 21Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Ivica Zubac (C) Out Wed Knee - 28 / 06 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Zubac is dealing with a right knee MCL sprain, and he will not be in the lineup for Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Suns.
Marcus Morris Sr. (PF) Ques Sat Knee - 25 / 06 / 21 3-1 1-3 + - Morris Sr. is battling a left knee injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Suns in Game 4 of the Western Conference final.
Patrick Beverley (PG) Ques Thurs Head - 23 / 06 / 21 3-2 2-3 + - Beverley is bothered by a head injury, leaving his status for Game 3 of the Western Conference versus the Suns up in the air.
Marcus Morris Sr. (PF) Ques Tues Knee - 21 / 06 / 21 3-2 2-3 + - Morris Sr. is managing a left knee injury, and it is unclear if he will take on the Suns in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.
Serge Ibaka (PF) out for season Back - 27 / 05 / 21 11-6 9-8 + - Ibaka will miss the remainder of the 2020-21 season after undergoing back surgery.
Reggie Jackson (PG) Prob Sat Achilles - 21 / 05 / 21 11-8 10-9 + - Jackson is expected to face the Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round despite left Achilles soreness.
DeMarcus Cousins (C) Ques Fri Foot - 15 / 05 / 21 12-9 11-10 + - Cousins is dealing with left foot soreness, and it is unknown if he will play in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round against the Mavericks.
Patrick Beverley (PG) Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 12-9 11-10 + - Beverley will be handed a day of rest and will not be available against the Rockets on Friday.
Reggie Jackson (PG) Ques Sun Achilles - 14 / 05 / 21 12-9 11-10 + - Jackson sat out the last game due to an Achilles injury, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Thunder on Sunday.
Terance Mann (SG) Ques Sun Personal - 14 / 05 / 21 12-9 11-10 + - Mann was held out of the previous game due to a personal matter, and it is uncertain if he will face the Thunder on Sunday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Nerlens Noel (C) Prob Fri Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21 1-2 1-2 + - Noel is bothered by a right ankle injury, but it is anticipated that he will face the Hawks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Nerlens Noel (C) Ques Wed Ankle - 24 / 05 / 21 1-3 1-3 + - Noel is bothered by a right ankle injury, it is unknown if he will face the Hawks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Reggie Bullock (SG) Prob Thurs Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21 4-5 2-7 + - Bullock is battling a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Thursday's clash with the Spurs.
Derrick Rose (PG) Prob Sat Ankle - 12 / 05 / 21 4-5 2-7 + - Rose missed the last contest due to to a left ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will face the Hornets on Saturday.
Immanuel Quickley (SG) Ques Thurs Ankle - 06 / 05 / 21 5-7 4-8 + - Quickley has missed the last three games due to a left ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will be available Thursday versus the Spurs.
Alec Burks (SG) Prob Thurs Knee - 06 / 05 / 21 5-7 4-8 + - Burks has sat out the previous three games with a left knee contusion, but it is projected that he will suit up Thursday versus the Spurs.
Alec Burks (SG) Prob Wed Ankle - 04 / 05 / 21 6-7 5-8 + - Burks was removed from the previous game with an ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will play against the Nuggets on Wednesday.
Norvel Pelle (C) Prob Wed Ankle - 04 / 05 / 21 6-7 5-8 + - Pelle is battling a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Wednesday's battle with the Nuggets.
Nerlens Noel (C) Prob Wed Ankle - 03 / 05 / 21 6-7 5-8 + - Noel missed the last game with a sprained left ankle, but it is likely that he will be available Wednesday versus the Nuggets.
Taj Gibson (PF) Ques Sat Eye - 21 / 04 / 21 10-8 8-10 + - Gibson exited the last game with a lacerated right eyelid, and it is unknown if he will line up against the Raptors on Saturday.