Betting on the Los Angeles Clippers
Back when California sports betting usually focused on the Lakers in the NBA, the Clippers were considered the disrespected redheaded stepchild of Los Angeles. They play in the same Pacific Division and Western Conference as the Lakers, and in recent years those 2 teams have swapped places successfully. The Clippers were founded in 1970 as the Buffalo Braves, moving to San Diego in 1978. 1984 saw the Clippers move to Los Angeles, where they play their home games in Staples Center, with a basketball seating capacity of 19,060. Current Clippers coach Doc Rivers is also the team's president, and he has led the Clippers to back to back Division Championships in 2013 and 2014. The intercity rivalry with the Lakers in recent years has been thrilling to watch, because the Clippers finally have a championship quality team. Our California basketball betting guide simply would not be complete without the Clippers, and we have included several additional NBA teams and college basketball teams in our guide as well. You will see them all listed in he menu to the right of this page.
Top Sportsbooks Offering LA Clippers Betting Lines
For Clippers fans who are interested in accessing top rated and legally licensed sports betting options that offer lines on California basketball teams, we have comprised a listing of the most trusted and reliable sportsbooks that deliver competitive odds and lines for all basketball leagues and teams.
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| Bovada Sports | 50% Match Bonus Up To $250 | Yes |
| BetOnline Sports | 25% Match Bonus Up To $1000 | Yes |
| Sportsbetting.ag | 25% Match Bonus Up To $1000 | Yes |
| Topbet Sportsbook | 50% Match Bonus Up To $250 | Yes |
| Bookmaker Sportsbook | 15% Match Bonus Up To $2500 | Yes |
The Los Angeles Clippers 2014 - 2015 Season
After Western Conference Pacific Division titles in consecutive seasons, the Los Angeles Clippers began 2014 - 2015 with a 3 - 2 record. They spread the ball effectively, ranking 5th in the league in assists per game with an impressive 23.8 per contest. They are also the 9th best scoring team in the NBA, at 102.8 points per clip. But they are giving up too many points. 25th out of 30 teams, the Clippers are allowing 104.2 points per game in the early 2014 - 2015 season. Power forward Blake Griffin leads offensive play, scoring 24.8 points per game. DeAndre Jordan adds 10.0 rebounds, 1.6 blocks and nearly 10 points per contest. Chris "CP3" Paul runs point, adding a versatile 15.6 points, 10.4 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 3.0 steals per game. It is too early to worry about the nearly .500 win loss record, and you can count the Los Angeles Clippers as a 2015 NBA playoff participant, and championship contender.
The Impact of Blake Griffin on the Los Angeles Clippers
In May 2009, the Clippers chose University of Oklahoma power forward / center Blake Austin Griffin with the first overall pick in the NBA Draft. After a high school career which saw 4 straight state titles and a National College Player of the Year award at Oklahoma, it did not take long for Griffin to begin contributing. However, after an impressive training camp and preseason, Griffin broke his kneecap and never played a regular-season game in the 2009 - 2010 season. He did play all 82 games of the 2010 - 11 season, averaging 12.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 22.5 points per game. Griffin's performance since then is a major reason the Los Angeles Clippers continue to be a playoff and championship contender year in and year out. The four-time NBA All-Star earned Rookie of the Year status for his 2011 performance, and also won the NBA Slam Dunk contest that same year.