Brooklyn Nets vs LA Clippers Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 15. 2024

The Brooklyn Nets will travel to California to face the LA Clippers on Wednesday as the two teams meet each other for the first time this season. Both teams will be looking to keep their playoff hopes alive with a win as they play the first of their two scheduled games this season tonight.

Brooklyn Nets vs LA Clippers game details and odds

The Brooklyn Nets vs. LA Clippers matchup is scheduled for tip-off at 10:30 p.m. ET at the Intuit Dome. This nonconference contest will be televised on the FanDuel Sports Network.

Fans can also live stream the game on Fubo TV and NBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Nets (+800) vs Clippers (-1600)

Spread: Nets (+15.5) vs Clippers (-15.5)

Total (o/u): -110 (o212.5)/-110 (u212.5)

Brooklyn Nets vs LA Clippers Preview

The Brooklyn Nets will head into this matchup following a 132-114 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, which ended their five-game losing streak. This win marks only their second victory of 2025, as the team has been struggling for consistent performance in the Eastern Conference.

Currently ranked 12th, the Nets have a record of 14-26, reflecting their difficulties this season. At one point, they had a record of 9-11, but since the start of December, the team has collapsed into a downward spiral.

On the other hand, the LA Clippers have been going strong as they are currently in the playoff spots and rank fifth in the Western Conference. Their record of 21 wins and 17 losses has been enough to keep them within postseason contention, but this could change soon as they are currently struggling for wins in recent games.

With two victories and five losses in their last five games, the Clippers have been shaky, to say the least, and will hope to get back-to-back wins against the Nets. The LA franchise has not managed to win two games in a row in 2025 and will aim to achieve that against the Nets.

In terms of injuries, the Brooklyn Nets have more casualties on their roster with five players currently unavailable for tonight's game. Nic Claxton, Trendon Watford, Bojan Bogdanovic, Cam Thomas and Maxwell Lewis are all out. Meanwhile, the Clippers will only miss out on the services of P.J. Tucker for the matchup.

Brooklyn Nets vs LA Clippers Betting Tips

With Nic Claxton sidelined for the game against the LA Clippers due to a hamstring injury, Ben Simmons is likely to step in as the starting center. Although Simmons has been one of the top assist providers in the league, this new role should also allow him to secure a significant number of rebounds.

Currently averaging 5.7 rebounds as a guard, he is expected to have a good chance of grabbing five or more rebounds against the Clippers, especially after accumulating nine rebounds in the previous game against the Trail Blazers.

On the other hand, despite the presence of James Harden in the lineup, Clippers guard Norman Powell should be the favorite for bettors to get good returns on their yields. The 31-year-old has scored over 25 points in his last three games and has a respectable average of 23.9 points per contest this season.

His recent contributions should make him a huge favorite to hit 20+ points for the Clippers against the injury-laden Nets.

Brooklyn Nets vs LA Clippers Prediction

The Brooklyn Nets and the LA Clippers will seek a win on Wednesday night as both teams look to stay in the playoff picture come April. Although they enter the game with a win in their last matchup, the Clippers will be seen as favorites to come out victorious.

Not only do they have the home-court advantage, but their recent performance against the Miami Heat was also impressive and should showcase a similar display tonight.