Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Clippers Prediction (February 2nd, 2026)
The Los Angeles Clippers will hope to stay hot on Monday night, where they will be mild 2.5-point favorites to beat the Philadelphia 76ers at home. DraftKings has the surging Clippers as -130 favorites, while this game has a modest 220.5 total as well.
It’s an interesting game to project, as both of these teams are in strong form at the moment. Both should be close to 100% healthy, however, as James Harden rested last night and should rejoin the starting lineup. The kicker could be the status of Kawhi Leonard, who played on Sunday and is often in doubt for the second leg of a back-to-back set.
Philly will for sure be without one big name, as star swingman Paul George is set to miss the next 25 games due to a PED suspension. The rest of the 76ers should be on hand to try to return elite betting value as +110 underdogs, however.
Wondering which 76ers vs. Clippers picks are the best to target at your favorite NBA betting sites? I’ve got you covered, as I’ll analyze the latest odds en route to a final 76ers vs. Clippers prediction.
Game Details
- Matchup: Philadelphia 76ers (27-21) vs. Los Angeles Clippers 23-25)
- Date & Time: Monday, February 2nd, at 9:00 pm (10:00 pm ET)
- Venue: Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA
- How to Watch: FanDuel Sports Network SoCal, NBC Sports Philadelphia and Peacock
Early Season Performance & Trends
Philadelphia 76ers
The 76ers slowed down after a scorching hot start to the year, but they’ve calibrated and are now the 6th-best team in the Eastern Conference. Philly has dealt with center Joel Embiid being in and out of the starting lineup, but when he’s there, he’s a handful for opposing defenses.
Embiid and Tyrese Maxey give the 76ers one of the best inside/outside attacks in basketball, while this roster is also incredibly deep. That depth will be tested a bit going forward, of course, as PG-13 will miss 25 games due to his suspension.
Beyond that, the Sixers are in a good place. They’ve won each of their last three games and are avoiding any dip by going 5-5- over their last 10 games. They can push for the second seed in the conference if they can get hot and finish the regular season strong.
Los Angeles Clippers
The Clippers have the worst record on paper, but they’ve been an unstoppable force lately. This team got off to an insane 6-21 start to get the year going, so it is incredible that they have willed their way to be within two games of .500.
A lot of L.A.’s struggles stem from Kawhi Leonard not being healthy, while the team also was hoping Bradley Beal would play a key role, and he’s already done for the year.
Despite some early red flags, the Clippers have morphed into one of the better teams in the NBA, going a blistering 17-4 over their last 21 games. At this point, it seems that’s who we can trust them to be, while they could be on big move before the trade deadline from really upping their game.
As things stand, the Clippers are now just one game out of an official playoff spot, but would currently be competing in the NBA Play-In tournament.
Head‑to‑Head / Historical Context
The 76ers and Clippers have only faced each other 143 times in history. Philly leads the way in the series, going 79-61.
Philadelphia won the most recent meeting this year in a tight 110-108 showdown. Neither Kawhi Leonard or Joel Embiid were on hand for that matchup, so the rematch is a bit different.
L.A. has been running hot in this series before that game, winning the previous three meetings. The 76ers won the previous four games before that.
Most of the recent games have been fairly close, while the total for this game has only been topped once over their last four showdowns.
Key Matchup Breakdown
Philly’s offense runs mostly through Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. Maxey led the charge early in the year while Embiid wasn’t at full strength, and he’s still averaging a blazing 29.2 points per game.
Maxey also initiates offense (6.8 assists per game) at a solid rate and is a matchup nightmare due to his penetration and hot shooting from long range. Embiid ranks second on the team in points per game (26.1), and remains a force on the glass.
Philadelphia is pretty balanced outside of their two superstars, as rookie VJ Edgecombe (15.1 ppg), Paul George (15.9), and Kelly Oubre Jr. (14.1 ppg) all chip in as needed. With PG-13 out, the Sixers will likely lean harder on VJ and Oubre, as well as Quentin Grimes and Jared McCain.
Collectively, this is the 12th-best-scoring offense in the NBA. Maxey and Embiid head an offense that plays fast, scores well in transition (8th), gets to the free-throw line at will, and can hurt you from deep (15th).
Los Angeles has battled injuries all year, but Kawhi Leonard (27.6 ppg) still paces the team in scoring. He’s missed some time, but he has been electrifying when at full strength.
James Harden picked up a bigger scoring load earlier in the year, which has him averaging a staggering 25.4 points per game on the year. He defers to Leonard when healthy, and he’s still the main initiator on offense (8.1 assists per game).
The Clippers are not as deep as the 76ers, but they do still get help from John Collins (13.4 ppg), Ivica Zubac (14.5 ppg), while veterans such as Nicolas Batum and Kris Dunn can chip in as well.
As a whole, this offense runs through Leonard and Harden, but due to a very slow start, they rank just 25th in scoring. That brutal start to the season hurts a lot of their overall ranks, but the Clippers are hyper-efficient, ranking 6th in Effective FG rate and top-10 in three-point shooting.
The Clippers struggled on defense earlier in the year, but they are working their way back. They only rank 20th in defensive efficiency, but they are 9th in defensive scoring and also rank 9th in interior scoring.
Los Angeles is one of the slowest offenses in the league (29th), which can contribute to positive defensive numbers. Still, they limit opponent trips to the charity stripe and also defend the paint well.
Philly plays considerably faster (15th), and comes in ranking 12th in defensive efficiency and 17th in scoring defense. A healthy Embiid boosts their interior defense, but they have not been good in transition (25th) and struggle to keep teams off the free-throw line.
- Joel Embiid vs. Clippers interior defense: Zubac can be a solid defender, and the Clippers have done a good job inside on the year. However, slowing down Embiid is a tall order. How successful Embiid is inside will have a huge impact on this game.
- Tyrese Maxey vs. Kris Dunn: Dunn is still a pesky defender on the outside, so how well he can slow down Maxey will be key. Maxey is terrific at getting inside and finding his spots, but Dunn might be able to limit him a bit.
- Free Throw Battle: Both of these teams are good at getting freebies, but L.A. has been better at limiting bad fouls. If Philly can’t flex their muscle inside and force fouls, they could struggle on offense.
The Clippers played last night in a win over the Suns. They are just 3-4 against the spread when they don’t have rest. They are pretty average (24-24) ATS in general, while they are just 11-14 ATS when favored and 11-11 ATS at home.
Philly is more reliable (27-21) against the spread. The Sixers are 18-17 ATS outside of their division, and they are 9-5 ATS when they have the rest advantage. Philly is also 5-4 against the spread when they are underdogs on the road.
Betting Odds & Market Interpretation
Check out the latest 76ers vs. Clippers betting odds at FanDuel:
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
76ers | +2 (-110) | +110 | Over 220.5 (-112) |
Clippers | -2 (-110) | -130 | Under 220.5 (-108) |
The 76ers vs. Clippers odds indicate a L.A. win is likely. The Clippers are light favorites, which could play into the fact that they played last night, but there isn’t much reading into a pretty normal spread and moneyline.
The game total is average. It likely leans into the Clippers playing in back-to-back games, as well as the fact that L.A. plays very slow on offense.
From a Bettor’s Lens
The gut reaction here is that the 76ers are a very interesting underdog play. The Clippers have not been super reliable against the spread, and they could be fatigued after playing last night.
My instant pick preference is the Sixers straight up, assuming they have all of their usual starters (not including PG-13). Kawhi playing last night and potentially resting plays into that.
Situational Considerations
Philly will be without Paul George. He wasn’t having an amazing season, and the 76ers have the depth to easily replace him.
Joel Embiid and Kawhi Leonard are both rest candidates. Embiid is always at risk of taking the night off, while Leonard could sit after playing last night.
Harden should be back after sitting out Sunday’s game, but his return to the lineup has yet to be officially confirmed. The early pricing does indicate all of these players are probably going to suit up for this one.
Best Bets & Confidence Levels
| Bet | Rationale | Confidence Level |
|---|---|---|
76ers ML (+110) | The 76ers are more rested and deeper. Their +110 odds look too good to pass up in this spot. | 7/10 |
Prop Play – Tyrese Maxey Over 26+ Points (-115) | Maxey to top 26 points feels like a lock. You can get it at an absurd -115 price even though he averages way more than this (29.2) per contest. | 8/10 |
Prop Play – Kelly Oubre Jr. Over 2+ Made Threes (-115) | Oubre Jr. averages 1.7 made threes per game, and this is what he does best. He will be called upon more than usual with PG-13 sidelined, too. | 8/10 |
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Final Score Prediction & Closing Thoughts
Final Score Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers 107, Los Angeles Clippers 104
My first 76ers vs. Clippers prediction is that Philly gets a big road win. Los Angeles has been the hotter team lately, but the Sixers feel like the better team overall. L.A. also played last night, so while James Harden should be back and well rested, his team is the more fatigued of the two.
Anytime a game is priced this close, and one team has a rest advantage, we need to consider it could go their way. Add in the fact that the 76ers simply have a deeper and more versatile team, and predicting a win for them at a nice +110 price is made easier.
If you don’t want to risk it, there are two killer 76ers vs. Clippers prop bets I love. That said, it all starts with a fresher and deeper Philly squad getting a big road win.
