The Clippers have been in positive form this season, albeit rather inconsistently, whereas the Kings have found life tough. They are at the bottom of the Western Conference, with one of the fewest wins totals of the entire league.

Will things get any better for the Kings in this all-California clash?

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Our pick: Clippers to win

Value bet: Clippers to win by 1-10 points

Long shot: Leonard to have 30+ points

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The Clippers have been turning their inconsistencies around recently, going on a 3-game winning streak before their clash with the Chicago Bulls. That had put them above .500 for the regular season, as they moved to 33-32.

Additionally, they've been very strong when playing at home. In Los Angeles, the Clippers are 18-13 for the year, which could spell disaster for the Kings, as they've struggled on the road.

Sacramento have managed just five wins all year as the away team, going 5-28. Western Conference play hasn't been much better, with the team 10-34 against division opponents. Still, they are 4-6 over their last 10, so they could give the 6-4 Clippers a run for their money. If you're new to how to bet on the NBA, understanding team form and home/away splits is crucial.

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While the NBA regular-season form of the two teams on paper would suggest the Clippers are the likely winners of this match, so do their previous meetings this season.

The Clippers have won both meetings so far, although the most recent encounter was much closer than the first. In the first one, the Clippers were 131-90 victors in LA, while in Sacramento, they won by three points (114-111).

Over the last six games played, the Clippers have won each one. Scores have been mixed, with two being over 11+ points. However, games have been decided by fewer than three points on three occasions. For this, we think that the Big Win Little Win for the Clippers to win by 1-10 will offer value worth exploring.

Our Prediction

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We think the Clippers to win is the most likely outcome, based on the fact that they have won their last six games against the Kings, their opponents cannot find a way to win, and they've been in good form recently.

Kawhi Leonard offers value in the prop market as a long shot at 30+ points, as he gets close to or surpasses his number often. He had 46 points against the Timberwolves recently, but has hovered around 28/29 in games, too. In the most recent matches against the Kings, he had 31 and 33, suggesting that there is value in the 30+ total. For more NBA tips and predictions, check out our dedicated tips page.

DeMar DeRozan may offer some value for 20+ points, having scored 39 against the Hornets. However, in the last two games against the Clippers, he had 13 points in total (8 and 5).

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