76ers vs Clippers prediction NBA · Sunday, December 27
At a glance
The LA Clippers (1-3) host the Philadelphia 76ers (4-1) on Sunday, December 27 at 9:00 PM ET at Intuit Dome in NBA action. The Basketlog model gives the 76ers a 51% chance to win and projects a 111-110 score (76ers – Clippers), about 221 total points. This season, the Clippers are 1-1 at home and the 76ers are 2-0 on the road. Since the start of the season: 1-3 for the Clippers and 4-1 for the 76ers (current streaks: Clippers L3, 76ers W1). A close game (margin of 5 points or fewer) happens in only 31% of cases according to the model. Fatigue: the Clippers played the night before (back-to-back). Reported injuries: Jabari Walker (76ers), Tacko Fall (76ers), Dominick Barlow (76ers), Ariel Hukporti (76ers), Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Clippers) and Max Strus (Clippers)…. Prediction confidence: low.
The analysis Model
Close to a coin flip: nothing really sets either side apart. The model projects Clippers 110 – 111 76ers, a margin of about 0.2 points in favor of the 76ers and a total around 221 points. Expect a game at a standard NBA pace. The Clippers played yesterday: fatigue often shows in the fourth quarter. The Clippers will be without Yanic Konan Niederhauser or Max Strus (and 3 others). The 76ers will be without Jabari Walker or Tacko Fall (and 2 others). Early season: the numbers still lean heavily on last season, so confidence stays cautious.
- The Clippers need to win the pace battle to stay in the game.
What tips the balance
Scenarios
Stat comparison Current season
PHILAC
Players to watch
76ers
Tyrese MaxeyG · #028.4pts / game
LeBron JamesF · #236.8assists
Joel EmbiidC · #2110.0reboundsClippers
Darius GarlandG · #1021.5pts / gameDarius GarlandG · #106.5assists
Rui HachimuraF · #286.0reboundsRecent form
PHI
106-100W
114-106W
127-116L
106-93W
114-109LAC
122-110W
121-96L
125-117L
108-101L103-87
PHI
Second opinion
Our model compared with ESPN's public model (BPI). When they agree, the prediction is more solid.
✓ Both models pick the same favorite.
Team comparison
| PHI | LAC | |
|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | Record | 1-3 |
| 114.4 | Points scored / game | 112.0 |
| 113.5 | Points allowed / game | 111.5 |
| +0.7 | Adjusted margin / game | +0.4 |
| W1 | Current streak | L3 |
| 4-1 | Last 10 games | 1-3 |
| 2-0 road | Home / road record | 1-1 home |
| 45-37 (-0.2) | Last season | 42-40 (+1.1) |
| No | Played yesterday | Yes |
Injury report 76ers
Injury report Clippers
Probabilities estimated by the Basketlog model from available public data; early in the season they rely heavily on last season. They are neither a certainty nor betting advice.