Los Angeles Clippers vs Brooklyn Nets Picks and Predictions for Friday, January 9, 2026
The Los Angeles Clippers continue their East Coast road trip Friday night with a 7:30 PM matchup inside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, against the Brooklyn Nets. Los Angeles comes into Friday night with 13 wins and 23 losses through 36 games. The Brooklyn Nets stay home Friday night, 12 games below .500 after 34 games. Los Angeles comes into Friday having lost two of the last three overall following a 12-point road loss to New York on Wednesday. The Brooklyn Nets come into Friday night struggling immensely, having lost four of the last five games, following a narrow one-point overtime loss to Orlando on Wednesday. See why our NBA Picks for the LA Clippers vs Brooklyn Nets are the Best!
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The Clippers look to salvage road trip
The Los Angeles Clippers have been below average this season on the offensive side, averaging just 112.4 points on 47% shooting from the floor, and scored just 111 points in their loss to New York last time out. The Los Angeles defense has been even worse than their offense, allowing 114.4 points per game this season and 134.5 per game in their last two losses. The Los Angeles offensive struggles continued against New York earlier this week as the Clippers scored just 111 points on 43% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Los Angeles was again outmatched, giving up 123 points as New York shot 50% from the floor. The Clippers lost the rebounding battle and turned the ball over 10 times during the loss. Kawhi Leonard led the way for the Los Angeles offense against New York with 25 points on 20 shots in the game.
Kawhi Leonard is the offensive leader for Los Angeles this season as one of five players averaging double digits. Leonard leaves the team, averaging 28.1 points per game this season. James Harden is second on the roster, averaging 25.7 points to go along with the team-leading 8 assists per game. Ivica Zubac averages 15 points and boasts a team-high 11 rebounds per contest. John Collins averages 12.8 points, and Derrick Jones Jr. averages 10.4 points but has played just 17 times this year. Bogdan Bogdanovic has averaged 8 points per game this season for Los Angeles, but has played just 16 total times this season.
Injuries: Bogdan Bogdanovic and Derrick Jones Jr are out Bradley Beal is OFS
Brooklyn tries to end recent skid
The Brooklyn Nets offense has been well below average this season, averaging just 109.5 points on 45% shooting from the floor, and the Nets have averaged 101.25 points per game over their last four losses. Defensively, New York has been outmatched, allowing 114 points per game this season, and they have given up an average of 115.75 points per game in their last four losses. The Brooklyn offense was mediocre in their last game against Orlando, scoring 103 points but just 10 in overtime on 42% from the floor, and the Nets knocked down 17 triples in the game. Defensively, Brooklyn was mediocre, giving up 104 points on 43% shooting from the floor. Brooklyn lost the rebounding battle by double digits and turned the ball over 20 times in the loss. Michael Porter Jr. led the way for the Brooklyn offense against Orlando with 34 points on 24 shots in the game.
Michael Porter Jr. leads the Brooklyn offense this season, averaging 25.9 points per game. Cam Thomas is second on the team, averaging 21 points per game this season, but has played just 12 times. Big man Nic Claxton averages 13.5 points to go along with the team-leading 7.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists. Noah Clowney is the fourth player on the Brooklyn roster in double digits, averaging 13.2 points per game this season. Rookie Egor Demin has been vital in his young career for Brooklyn, averaging 9.9 points in just over 24 minutes per game through 30 games played.
Injuries: Haywood Highsmith and Ben Saraf are out
LA Clippers vs Brooklyn Nets Picks
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  The Insiders Room | +1,793.00 |
| 2 |  Tony Karpinski | +1,731.00 |
| 3 |  Jesse Schule | +1,599.00 |
| 4 |  Rob Vinciletti | +1,284.00 |
| 5 |  David Delano | +1,232.00 |
LA Clippers vs Brooklyn Nets Picks Spread Pick
- Los Angeles Clippers ATS (2 Units)
Both teams have had a ton of trouble this season, as each comes into Friday night well below .500. Los Angeles is the better team in this matchup and will play to their strengths on Friday. The Clippers have the better overall offense and will use that edge against a struggling Brooklyn team Friday night. Look for Los Angeles to get back to their winning ways somewhat as they pick up their 14th victory of the season Friday night with a road win and cover in Brooklyn.
- LA Clippers vs Brooklyn Nets Over/Under Pick
Both teams have been mediocre on both sides of the ball, but each is terrible defensively. Look for each to lock in heavily as they will both be in pursuit of a needed win. Expect points to come at a premium Friday night, as each team will lock in on defense, resulting in a grind-it-out game. Make the under on Friday night when the Los Angeles Clippers visit the Brooklyn Nets.
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