The Golden State Warriors host the LA Clippers in a season finale with massive implications – a Warriors win keeps them out of the play-in tournament while the Clippers eye their eighth straight victory and a potential sweep of the season series.
Golden State's recent inconsistency (dropping surprising home games to Houston and San Antonio) contrasts sharply with LA's dominance, yet Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler's firepower could finally crack the Clippers' defense that has stifled them in three previous matchups this year.
Sunday's showdown at Chase Center will ultimately determine whether the Warriors can leverage their home court advantage to secure the crucial sixth seed or if the Clippers will complete their first season sweep against Golden State since 2019-20.
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers prediction: who will win?
For today's Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers matchup, our predictive model gives the Warriors a 53% chance of defeating the Clips.
Golden State Warriors: 53% win probability
- Strong recent form with 3 wins in last 5 games (WLWLW)
- Balanced offense-defense approach (9212 points scored vs 8936 points allowed)
- Matched win total with Clippers at 48 wins despite lower conference position
Los Angeles Clippers: 47% win probability
- Less consistent recent form despite 5-game win streak (WWWWW)
- Higher points allowed (8755) showing potential defensive vulnerabilities
- Lower point differential (+377) compared to Warriors' stronger margin (+276)
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Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers odds
Here are the current odds for the NBA matchup between the Los Angeles Clippers and the home team Golden State Warriors on Sunday, April 13.
| Golden State Warriors | Los Angeles Clippers | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -135 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | +124 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
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Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers preview
The Clippers roll into Chase Center on Sunday riding a red-hot seven-game winning streak, looking to complete their first season sweep of the Warriors since 2019-20.
Golden State, meanwhile, finds itself in a must-win situation to avoid the dreaded play-in tournament, making this season finale absolutely crucial for both Pacific Division rivals.
Kawhi Leonard has been the driving force behind LA's recent success, dropping 28 points in their narrow escape against Sacramento on Friday, while James Harden's triple-double brilliance adds another dimension to their attack.
The Warriors' fortunes likely hinge on Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler finding their rhythm, with Butler coming off an impressive 24-point performance against Portland.
Despite the Clippers' recent dominance in this matchup—having won six straight against Golden State—the Warriors' home court advantage at Chase Center could prove decisive.
Look for an intriguing battle in the paint where Ivica Zubac might dominate, but expect the Warriors to counter with their league-second-best three-point shooting attack.
The contrast in styles couldn't be more stark: Golden State wants to push the pace and fire from deep, while LA prefers to control tempo and pound the ball inside where they've outscored opponents consistently.
Playoff positioning hangs in the balance with the Clippers trying to avoid the play-in by securing a higher seed, while the Warriors simply can't afford to lose if they want to bypass that extra hurdle to the postseason.
Key stats
- 1The Golden State Warriors (7th in Western Conference) and Los Angeles Clippers (4th in Western Conference) have identical 49-32 records but different positions
- 2The Clippers have better recent form (WWWWW) than the Warriors (WLWLW) with 5 straight wins compared to 3 wins in 5 games
- 3The Warriors have scored more points (9212) but also conceded more (8936) than the Clippers (9132 scored, 8755 conceded)
- 4The Clippers have better defensive efficiency with a +377 point differential compared to the Warriors' +276
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers form
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers head to head
Golden State Warriors
60%
Los Angeles Clippers
40%
Apr 13, 2025
Golden State Warriors
0 : 0
Los Angeles Clippers
Dec 28, 2024
Los Angeles Clippers
102 : 92
Golden State Warriors
Nov 19, 2024
Los Angeles Clippers
102 : 99
Golden State Warriors
Oct 28, 2024
Golden State Warriors
104 : 112
Los Angeles Clippers
Oct 5, 2024
Los Angeles Clippers
90 : 91
Golden State Warriors
Feb 15, 2024
Golden State Warriors
125 : 130
Los Angeles Clippers
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