Clippers vs. Warriors NBA Picks, Predictions: Golden State Overmatched Down Low

Clippers have won two straight games, but Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are injured. Golden State is fresh off a blowout loss to the Pelicans. Several key players are set to return to their lineup, making Golden state the favorite here at home.

Golden State Warriors are 9-point favorites against the Los Angeles Clippers. DraftKings reports that 47% of the tickets are for the Warriors. FanDuel and BetMGM have pushed the line to 9.5.

Clippers vs. Warriors NBA picks are over-confident.

Clippers are on the road and they're minus-9.5 (-110) against Golden State. The Clippers rank third in field-goal percentage inside of 10 feet at 61.3%. The Warriors' frontcourt is among the league's worst.

Clippers' effective field-goal percentage drops 5% with Kennard off the floor. L.A. boasts a top-five defense in the NBA and a 33.8% success rate against 3-pointers. Golden State has been dreadful offensively and relies on Stephen Curry to carry them.

Morris' rebounding numbers have come down recently, but he's gone over 5.5 rebounds in seven of 16 games. Morris will be front and center against Golden State with two forwards out of action.

Clippers vs. Warriors is on 11/23/22 at 12:32 p.m. ET.