Clippers vs 76ers prediction NBA · Monday, January 25
At a glance
The Philadelphia 76ers (4-1) host the LA Clippers (1-3) on Monday, January 25 at 7:00 PM ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena in NBA action. The Basketlog model gives the 76ers a 65% chance to win and projects a 108-113 score (Clippers – 76ers), about 221 total points. This season, the 76ers are 2-1 at home and the Clippers are 0-2 on the road. Since the start of the season: 4-1 for the 76ers and 1-3 for the Clippers (current streaks: 76ers W1, Clippers L3). A close game (margin of 5 points or fewer) happens in only 29% of cases according to the model. Fatigue: the Clippers played the night before (back-to-back). Reported injuries: Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Clippers), Max Strus (Clippers), Brandon Ingram (Clippers), Bradley Beal (Clippers), Jordan Miller (Clippers) and Jabari Walker (76ers)…. Prediction confidence: medium.
The analysis Model
Slight edge to the 76ers, but the Clippers have what it takes to keep it close. The model projects 76ers 113 – 108 Clippers, a margin of about 4.8 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 76ers will be without Jabari Walker or Tacko Fall (and 2 others). The Clippers will be without Yanic Konan Niederhauser or Max Strus (and 3 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
LACPHI
Players to watch
Clippers
Darius GarlandG · #1021.5pts / gameDarius GarlandG · #106.5assists
Rui HachimuraF · #286.0rebounds76ers
Tyrese MaxeyG · #028.4pts / game
LeBron JamesF · #236.8assists
Joel EmbiidC · #2110.0reboundsRecent form
LAC
122-110W
121-96L
125-117L
108-101L103-87PHI
106-100W
114-106W
127-116L
106-93W
114-109
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
| LAC | PHI | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Record | 4-1 |
| 112.0 | Points scored / game | 114.4 |
| 111.5 | Points allowed / game | 113.5 |
| +0.4 | Adjusted margin / game | +0.7 |
| L3 | Current streak | W1 |
| 1-3 | Last 10 games | 4-1 |
| 0-2 road | Home / road record | 2-1 home |
| 42-40 (+1.1) | Last season | 45-37 (-0.2) |
| Yes | Played yesterday | No |
Injury report Clippers
Injury report 76ers
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.