Clippers vs. Knicks Free Pick
NEW YORK, NY (ATS Consultants) – The Clippers have nearly returned to full strength but can they notch a win today versus the Knicks after struggling on Friday against the Heat?
ODDS: Oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv have installed the Knicks as 3.5-point favorites over the Clippers, while the over/under total is currently sittinga t 192 points. The Clippers enter play with a 35-17 record overall, while the Knicks are 32-16 on the year.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Knicks opened as 3-point favorites but the spread has been bet up to 3.5 or 4 depending on the sports book. As for the total, it’s dropped from 197 all the way down to 193 or 192.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the current wagers placed on tonight’s game, 70% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Knicks. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided to get the most updated public betting numbers.
NBA FREE PICK: Take Knicks. According to latest NBA trends, the Clippers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss, 2-6 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game, 2-6 ATS last 8 vs. NBA Atlantic, 1-6 ATS last 7 vs. Eastern Conference and 1-7 ATS last playing on one days rest. New York is 4-1 ATS last 5 in series, 4-1 ATS last 5 following a SU win, 7-3 ATS last 10 Sunday games, 36-15 ATS at home .
The Clippers (35-17 SU, 28-24 ATS, 28-24 O/U) need the All-Star Break in the worst way. They are coming off a 111-89 blowout loss at Miami on Friday, getting 3.5. That was a Miami team without Chris Bosh and Ray Allen. That was with Chris Paul, Chauncy Billups and Blake Griffin all back. Paul (knee) couldn’t do much and you wonder why they just didn’t let him rest until the All-Star Break. The Clippers have lost four of six on this long road trip that doesn’t end until Monday’s game at Philadelphia. The Knicks (32-16 SU, 25-21-1 ATS, 22-24-2 O/U) are coming off a 100-94 road win at Minnesota last Friday, giving 6. Carmelo Anthony had 36 points and nine rebounds in the win. He has averaged 31.3 points per game in the last three. The Knicks have won six of their last seven and their defense has held teams to under 100 in each of the wins. They are also shooting 41 percent from three-point range over the last seven games. They’ve won five straight at home and are 19-6 the last 25 SU.
2013 NBA FREE PICK: NEW YORK KNICKS -3.5
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