On Wednesday, April 15, we’ll see the Los Angeles Clippers host the Golden State Warriors in a 9 vs. 10 NBA Play-In Tournament matchup. The winner of this will keep their season alive and fight for the opportunity to face the Oklahoma City Thunder, the top-seeded team in the Western Conference, in Round 1 of the 2025-26 NBA Playoffs.
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How To Watch Warriors vs. Clippers
Where: Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California
When: 10:00 pm ET on Wednesday, April 15
Channel: Prime Video
Warriors vs. Clippers Odds
(Odds from DraftKings Sportsbook and accurate as of Monday, April 13 at 11:30 pm ET)
Moneyline: Clippers -192, Warriors +160
Spread: Clippers -4.5 (-115), Warriors +4.5 (-105)
Total: Over 220.5 (-110), Under 220.5 (-110)
Warriors vs. Clippers Prediction
When looking at some of the available numbers for the Wednesday night Play-In Tournament games, some of Gui Santos’ totals really stand out. The main one is his combined points and rebounds (PR) total, which sits at 15.5 at BetMGM.
Santos has gone Over 15.5 combined points and boards in 15 of his last 18 games, and it’s really more like 15 of the last 17 because he only played 17 minutes in Sunday’s meaningless game against this same Clippers team. Santos actually averaged 16.0 points per game in that stretch, so he was going Over on scoring alone. However, he’s also a guy that can chip in five or so rebounds on any given night, and he’s only going to hit the glass harder in a do-or-die game.
It should be noted that Santos scored seven or fewer points in all four of his meetings with the Clippers this year. However, I’m not letting myself get scared off by that. This is a guy that plays 31.0 minutes per game in games with Kristaps Porzingis and without Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody. He’s a big part of this Golden State team, he’s fearless, and he has the trust of Stephen Curry and the coaching staff.
As far as the actual game goes, it is a little hard to imagine the Clippers letting this one get away. But, while I considered playing Los Angeles at -3.5, I’m backing off at -4.5 or -5.
The Clippers have been much better than the Warriors lately, as they’re 16-12 since the All-Star break, with a net rating of +3.9, while Golden State is 8-19, with a net rating of -5.3. Of course, injuries played a big role in the Warriors struggling, and they do have Curry back now. That changes a lot. However, LA has been a better team than Golden State for months now.
Since December 1, which erases the Clippers’ miserable start to the year, Ty Lue’s team is 37-25 with an Efficiency Differential of +4.1. This has been a good team on both ends of the floor, and Kawhi Leonard, who is averaging 27.9 points per game on 50.5/38.7/89.2 shooting splits, has been arguably the best wing in basketball.
I just trust Los Angeles a little more than I trust Golden State, as the Clippers are a tough defensive-minded team, a well-coached team, and a healthier team. However, whenever Curry is on the other side, it’s hard to lay a good chunk of points. Well, that’s especially true in a setting like this. Curry is likely desperate to taste the postseason again, and the same can also be said about Draymond Green. And I’m just not willing to go against that duo here. That said, I’m sticking with the Santos prop.
Best Bet: Gui Santos Over 15.5 Points + Rebounds (-115)
