New York Knicks vs La Clippers Picks and Predictions March 26th 2025

New York Knicks vs LA Clippers March 26th 2025

At 7:30 ET, the Knicks will host the Clippers in a non-conference matchup. New York is currently favored by 2 points and has a record of 45-26, which is good for 3rd in the Eastern Conference. The Clippers are 7th in the West with a record of 40-31.

MSG will be the site of tonight’s game, and the Knicks have won two straight. The over/under line is currently set at 217.5.

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Clippers vs. Knicks Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Los Angeles Clippers at New York Knicks
• Where: New York at Madison Square Garden
• Date: Wednesday, March 26th
• Betting Odds LAC -2, LAC -132 | NY +110 O/U 217.5

The Clippers Can Win If…

The Clippers dropped to 40-31 after a 103-101 home loss to the Thunder on Sunday. Los Angeles was +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by two. The game’s total of 204 points fell well short of the 227.5-point line.

After a strong 1st quarter, the Clippers were outscored 33-17 in the 2nd, including a 15-0 Thunder run. Los Angeles battled back, narrowing the gap to 81-77 heading into the 4th, but couldn’t complete the comeback, outscoring the Thunder 24-22 in the final quarter.

In their 103-101 loss to the Thunder, the Clippers shot 42.7% from the field and made just 8 threes at a 30.8% clip. Kawhi Leonard led the way with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists, hitting 50% of his shots and 2 threes at 50% efficiency.

James Harden added 17 points and 8 assists, but shot only 28.6% from the floor, connecting on 2 threes at 33.3%. Ivica Zubac contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 40% from the field.

Defensively, the Clippers had strong performances in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing just 24 points in each. They tightened up even more in the 4th, giving up only 22 points, but a 33-point 2nd quarter from the Thunder proved costly in the 103-101 loss.

Overall, the Clippers held the Thunder to 40% shooting, including 34% from three-point range, where Oklahoma City hit 12 threes. The Thunder also went 17/20 from the free-throw line. The Clippers grabbed 37 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 8 blocks.

• Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 115 points per game in these games.
• Through their last three games as the favorite, the Clippers have an ATS record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
• Over their last five games, the Clippers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.

The Knicks Can Win If…

The Knicks improved to 45-26 on the season with a 128-113 win over the Mavericks on Tuesday. Playing at home, New York entered the game as -11.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the 15-point victory. The total score of 241 points exceeded the over/under line of 226.5 by 14.5 points.

After a tight first half, the Knicks broke the game open with an 11-0 run, turning a 68-68 tie into a 79-68 lead. They then held Dallas to 16 points in the 3rd quarter, entering the 4th with a 98-84 lead, and edged the Mavericks 30-29 in the final period.

In their win over the Mavericks, the Knicks shot 59.6% from the field, with OG Anunoby leading the way, scoring 35 points on 62.5% shooting, including 3 threes at 50% efficiency. Karl-Anthony Towns added a double-double with 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists, despite hitting only 28.6% from deep.

The Knicks made 10 threes, shooting 38.5% from beyond the arc. Anunoby scored 10 points in the 1st, 3rd, and 4th quarters, while Towns added 14 in the 2nd. Mikal Bridges contributed 21 points, shooting 64.3% from the field.

Despite a rough start, the Knicks tightened up defensively in the 3rd quarter, allowing just 16 points to help secure the win. Overall, they gave up 113 points on 53% shooting from the field.

New York did a good job defending the three, holding the Mavericks to 31% shooting and just 6 made threes. The Knicks also finished with 9 steals and 4 blocks.

• Across their five previous home games, New York has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 108 points per game.
• The last three games that New York was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
• In their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.

The Lean

For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Clippers to secure the win, with an expected final score of 134-113. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -2.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 217.5 and given that our model is projecting 247 points between the teams, we like the over.

Clippers Begin Crucial Road Trip with Visit to Surging Knicks

The Los Angeles Clippers begin a pivotal four-game Eastern Conference road trip Wednesday night when they visit the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Both teams are deep in the playoff chase with little margin for error down the stretch.

Clippers Jockeying for Position in Tight West Race

Los Angeles (40-31) enters the game locked in the Western Conference’s mid-tier chaos, where just four games separate the third and eighth seeds. The Clippers are looking to bounce back after a narrow 103-101 loss to top-seeded Oklahoma City on Sunday, a game in which Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac each delivered double-doubles.

Leonard is averaging 27.5 points per game over his last six outings and remains the engine of the Clippers’ attack. James Harden, however, may miss the game after injuring his foot in the loss to OKC. His status remains questionable, and his absence would be a major blow given his averages of 22.5 points and 8.7 assists per game.

The Clippers have just 11 games left and will face several playoff-caliber opponents on this trip. With the play-in tournament looming, every result matters.

Knicks Find Momentum at Just the Right Time

The Knicks (45-26) are fresh off a strong 128-113 win over the Mavericks on Tuesday, powered by OG Anunoby’s 35 points and Karl-Anthony Towns’ triple-double — his first since January 2022.

Despite being without Jalen Brunson, who remains sidelined with an ankle injury, the Knicks have found an offensive rhythm. They’ve averaged 125 points in their last two games, both lopsided victories, and have won four of their past six.

Coach Tom Thibodeau praised the unselfish play of Towns and the supporting cast, while reiterating that Brunson, the team’s top scorer at 26.3 points per game, is progressing well but will not be rushed back.

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Rematch Spotlight: Clippers Took First Meeting

The Clippers defeated the Knicks 105-95 on March 7 in Los Angeles. Harden led the way with 27 points, Leonard added 20, and Zubac had 16 points and 14 rebounds. That game marked the beginning of Brunson’s absence for New York, which has since managed to stay afloat in the upper half of the Eastern standings.

The Knicks will aim for revenge at home, where they’ve won five of their last seven. The Clippers, meanwhile, will try to notch a win to climb out of the play-in and back into the West’s top six.

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