Brooklyn Nets vs La Clippers Picks and Predictions March 28th 2025

Brooklyn Nets vs LA Clippers March 28th 2025

At 7:30 ET, the 23-50 Brooklyn Nets will host the 41-31 Los Angeles Clippers in a non-conference matchup. The Clippers are favored by 13 points and have a moneyline of -756. The over/under line is set at 214.5.

Brooklyn is currently on a five-game losing streak and is 13th in the Eastern Conference. The Clippers are 6th in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Pacific Division.

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Clippers vs. Nets Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Los Angeles Clippers at Brooklyn Nets
• Where: Brooklyn at Barclays Center
• Date: Friday, March 28th
• Betting Odds LAC -13, LAC -756 | BKN +527 O/U 214.5

The Clippers Can Win If…

The Clippers improved to 41-31 on the season with a 126-113 road win over the Knicks on Wednesday. Los Angeles, favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 239 points exceeded the 218.5-point line.

After a slow start, trailing 33-20 after the 1st quarter, the Clippers turned things around by winning the 2nd quarter 34-22. A key 10-0 run helped them pull away, and they extended their lead to 94-84 heading into the 4th quarter, where they outscored the Knicks 32-29.

James Harden knocked down 6 threes at a 66.7% clip, leading the Clippers with 29 points and 6 assists in their win over the Knicks. Kawhi Leonard added 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Norman Powell chipped in 19 points, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency.

As a team, the Clippers hit 16 threes, shooting 53.3% from deep and 51.1% overall. Harden scored 16 points in the 3rd quarter, and Leonard added 14 in the 4th to help secure the victory.

Despite giving up 33 points in the 1st quarter, the Clippers tightened up defensively in the 2nd, allowing just 22 points to help secure a win over the Knicks. They gave up 29 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, finishing with 113 points allowed.

LA let the Knicks shoot 50% from the field, including 38% from three, where New York hit 13 threes. The Clippers sent the Knicks to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws. The Clippers grabbed 32 defensive rebounds and allowed 7 offensive boards, while also recording 4 steals and 8 blocks.

• Across their last five road contests, Los Angeles has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 120 points per game.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 7-3 straight up.
• Over their last five games, the Clippers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.

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The Nets Can Win If…

The Nets fell to 23-50 on the season after a 116-86 loss to the Raptors on Wednesday. Brooklyn, favored by 2.5 points at home, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 202 points was well below the O/U line of 216.

Brooklyn got off to a rough start, trailing 32-18 after the 1st quarter. Although they played better in the 2nd quarter, losing it 30-27, the Raptors pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the Nets 31-23. Brooklyn entered the 4th down 93-68 and couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring just 18 points in the final period.

In their 116-86 loss to the Raptors, the Nets struggled offensively, shooting just 35.6% from the field and hitting only 8 threes at a 19.5% clip. Nicolas Claxton was a bright spot, leading the team with 22 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the floor.

Ziaire Williams added 13 points, with 11 of those coming in the 2nd quarter, despite shooting 28.6% overall and 22.2% from deep. Jalen Wilson contributed 10 points, as the Nets’ offense failed to find a rhythm.

Defensively, the Nets struggled in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 32 and 30 points, respectively. They allowed 31 points in the 3rd but tightened up in the 4th, holding the Raptors to 23 points. Overall, Brooklyn allowed 116 points on 42% shooting from the field.

The Nets did well defending the three, limiting Toronto to 10 made threes on 30% shooting. However, they sent the Raptors to the line 23 times, where they made 20 free throws. Brooklyn also gave up 17 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 9 blocks.

• In their last three home games, Brooklyn has averaged 99 points per game while allowing 105. The team’s record in this stretch was 0-3 while going 3-0.
• Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-1.
• In their last five games, the Nets have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.

The Lean

Our bet is on the Clippers for a win, and we project the score to be 135-106. Additionally, we expect them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to wager on the Clippers with the spread at -13.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 214.5 and given that our model is projecting 241 points between the teams, we like the over.

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Clippers Look to Tighten Playoff Grip Against Struggling Nets

The Los Angeles Clippers are hitting their stride at the right time — and they’ll aim to keep that momentum going on Friday night against a reeling Brooklyn Nets squad that’s showing few signs of life as the regular season winds down.

The Clippers (41-31) have won nine of their last 11 games, surging out of a post-All-Star break slump that briefly saw them fall to ninth in the Western Conference standings. Now back in the sixth seed — and owning a crucial tiebreaker over the Warriors — L.A. is eyeing a firmer grip on a guaranteed playoff berth.

“I thought in the second half we made some adjustments and were a lot better,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said after a 126-113 win over the Knicks on Wednesday.

Clippers Duo Heating Up

The dynamic duo of James Harden and Kawhi Leonard continues to drive the Clippers’ playoff charge. Harden poured in 29 points in the win over New York and has now scored 25+ in eight of his last 11 games, including a 50-point outburst earlier this month. Despite a recent foot tweak, he’s remained consistent and efficient.

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Leonard, meanwhile, has been equally locked in, scoring at least 20 points in seven straight games while shooting a sizzling 57.9 percent over that span.

The Clippers are averaging 119 points per game during this recent stretch, while shooting an impressive 51.5 percent from the field. Friday’s contest also presents a chance for revenge after blowing out the Nets by 59 points in their January meeting — the largest win in franchise history.

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Nets Stuck in Freefall

The Nets (23-50) are heading in the opposite direction. Brooklyn has dropped five straight games and 16 of their last 19 overall, with multiple blowout losses to fellow lottery-bound teams like the Mavericks and Raptors. Brooklyn hasn’t led at any point in its last two games and was outscored 64-35 in the first quarters of those contests.

“Obviously we don’t want to be this team that gets smashed by 30,” said Trendon Watford. “We know what we’ve got to do. We’ve just gotta lock in these next nine games.”

Unfortunately, it may be too late. Brooklyn owns the fifth-worst record in the NBA and appears more focused on draft positioning than closing strong. While Nic Claxton has been a recent bright spot — posting 22 points and 11 rebounds against Toronto — the rest of the roster has faltered.

D’Angelo Russell, returning from an ankle injury, shot just 2-of-8 on Wednesday and is shooting under 30 percent over his last six games.

With nine games left, Brooklyn seems headed for another offseason reset — while the Clippers look to keep stacking wins.