Clippers – Warriors

Clippers Warriors Game 6 handicapping

The Golden State Warriors, up 3-2 in the series, will travel to Los Angeles hoping to finally knock out the Clippers – after blowing their first shot a couple of nights ago in Game 5 at home.

The Clippers (8th seed) have surprised everybody in this first round of the playoffs. Expected to get swept by the Warriors, the Clippers managed to win 2 out of the first 5 games – and both on the road, no less. Playing with grit, energy and toughness, this resilient Clippers bunch managed to avoid elimination a couple of nights in Game 5 in Oakland despite Kevin Durant scoring 45 points for Golden State.

The Warriors (top seed) are still in full control of this series, but failing to win tonight would really raise questions about the current state of affairs in Golden State – not to mention it would put the series at real risk. Golden State has played pretty well overall in this series, but a collapse in Game 2 and a poor defensive showing in Game 5 allowed the Clippers to stay alive. Surely the Warriors will be more focused in this Game 6.

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Team news: There are no new injuries for either side. The Clippers are at full strength, while the Warriors continue to miss centers Jones and Cousins.

Listen, the Clippers deserve a lot of respect for winning twice in Golden State and extending this series longer than anybody expected. But now, facing some real adversity, you would expect the Warriors to put their foot on the gas and finish this Clippers team off.

Expect Golden State to come out with top defensive intensity after being so soft in Game 5, and that should make the difference, because we already know they will have no problems offensively.

Curry is also likely to be more aggressive after letting Durant take the reigns in the last couple of games. And we know that when Curry shoots more, the Warriors play better. Betting on Steph to score more than 27.5 points might be a good side bet here.

This is the kind of game in which the Warriors perform at their best – a big game, coming after a loss, when facing criticism. It`s a statement match and the Warriors should bring their “A game”, which would be enough for a double digit victory. Look for the Warriors to dominate and not take their foot off the gas at any point after having the experience of blowing a couple of leads in this series.

The Clippers are yet to win in LA this series, losing by 27 points and by 8 points in Games 3 and 4.

My tip will be the Warriors to cover the 9,5 point handicap. Unibet has a very interesting bet, Curry to score over 26.5 and Warriors to win at odds 2.05, which also looks like a great option, but I can not recommend that as it`s only available at one or two bookies. Prediction: LA Clippers – Golden State Warriors 102 – 125.

Pick: Warriors -9,5
Odds: 1.89 @ Unibet
Stake: 9
Possible profit: 8.01
Event date: 27 April

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Born in '88. Running betting tips websites since 2007. Launched Betdistrict in 2013. Worked as a bookie for a year to spy on the other side. Rugby Union and NBA expert. Editor info & statistics.

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