Spurs vs Clippers Picks and Prediction – 4/9/2025

On Tuesday, the San Antonio Spurs (32-45) face off against the Los Angeles Clippers (46-32) at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions.

Los Angeles comes into this matchup on a four-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games. In a commanding 135-104 victory against the Dallas Mavericks, James Harden shined for the Clippers by scoring 29 points. This season, Harden is the Clippers' top scorer, boasting an average of 22.5 points per game. Not far behind, Norman Powell ranks as the team's second-leading scorer, with an average of 22 points per game. On the boards, Ivica Zubac stands out as the team's leading rebounder, averaging 12.5 rebounds per contest. Harden also excels in playmaking, averaging 8.6 assists to lead the team in that category. Over their last five matches, the Clippers have averaged 116.2 points per game and are currently one and a half games behind the Lakers for first place in the Pacific Division. As they aim to secure the season series against the Spurs, the Clippers maintain an overall scoring average of 112.5 points per game.

San Antonio enters this game on a one-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games prior to their game against Portland. In a close 114-113 defeat against Cleveland, Devin Vassell put up 24 points for the Spurs. This season, Victor Wembanyama is San Antonio's top scorer, boasting an impressive average of 24.3 points per game. Following him is Devin Vassell, who holds the position of second-leading scorer with an average of 16.4 points this year. Wembanyama also excels on the boards, leading the team in rebounds with an 11 per game average. Chris Paul is the team’s top playmaker, dishing out an average of 7.6 assists per contest. Recently, the Spurs have struggled defensively, conceding an average of 121 points over their last five games as they aim to even the series against the Clippers in their upcoming visit to Inglewood. On average, San Antonio scores 114 points per game.

The Clippers currently hold a 2-1 advantage in the season series and aim to build on this success as they push towards the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Spurs are eager to interrupt their progress. It won’t be easy for the Spurs, considering the Clippers' impressive home record, winning 28 out of 39 games. In contrast, the Spurs have struggled away from home, losing 24 of their 36 road games. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Clippers win but fail to cover the spread, 120-111.