Wizards vs Clippers Odds, Picks & How to Watch
By Juan Pablo Aravena in NBA Basketball
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- The Clippers (-122) are favored over the Wizards on Wednesday
- Under 180.5 is a strong mathematical play based on both teams’ offensive shortcomings
- Read my betting analysis and best Wizards vs Clippers picks for NBA Summer League on July 15
The Washington Wizards (2-1) and the Los Angeles Clippers (1-2) will collide this Wednesday, July 15, at 10:30 pm ET in the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The game will be available to stream worldwide via NBA League Pass.
The Wizards know a win here would keep their postseason chances alive, as the four best teams in the standings advance to the Summer League playoffs. Meanwhile, the Clippers will aim to close out the summer on a strong note after dropping two of their three Summer League games so far.
I’ll break down the game from an analytical, stat-based perspective. Read on to find my best bets and picks for this Summer League showdown.
Wizards vs Clippers Odds
The odds list the Clippers as the favorites, and much of that can be explained by the Wizards’ absences for this matchup. AJ Dybantsa, the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and overwhelming favorite in the NBA Rookie of the Year odds, won’t be playing. The same goes for Tre Johnson and Will Riley, two promising young players with nothing left to prove at this level.
The total is set at 180.5 points, which goes in line with the scoring averages both teams have posted in the Summer League thus far, as both have averaged slightly over 90 points per game. The spread is very tight game where neither team looks poised to dominate.
Wizards vs Clippers: Best Bets, Picks and Predictions
Moneyline Pick: Clippers to win (-122 at Kalshi)
Despite holding a 1-2 record and coming off a 99-85 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in their last game, the Clippers should be able to take advantage of a depleted Washington roster. Team chemistry is hardly a factor in Summer League since players aren’t really used to playing with each other.
Even though the Clippers are averaging just 91.3 points per game, they’re also allowing 90.6 points per contest. That defensive prowess should play out well here against Washington. The Wizards are averaging 94.3 points per game in three Summer League games, but it remains to be seen how the offense will respond without Dybantsa’s inside presence, Riley’s shooting and Johnson’s all-around scoring ability.
Considering that Washington will be without their three primary options on offense, the Clippers should take advantage of that scenario to end their Summer League campaign with a positive result, especially after losing to the Lakers the last time out.
Total Pick: Under 180.5 total points (-117 at Kalshi)
Both teams are averaging over 91 points per game, but I’m digging deeper into the numbers to find interesting betting-related tendencies.
Even though the Clippers and Wizards are averaging similar per-game scoring figures, it’s worth noting that the Clippers have failed to surpass the 85-point threshold in two of their three games, with the lone exception being the 104-82 win over the Utah Jazz. The Clippers have also failed to shoot over 45 percent from the floor in either game, so their offense isn’t efficient, and it’s hard to trust them even at their best.
Meanwhile, the Wizards have scored over 90 points in two of three games and haven’t scored less than 87 points in any contest. But it’s one thing to analyze Washington at full strength and another to analyze them without the Big Three of Dybantsa, Riley and Johnson.
Both Riley and Dybantsa averaged 25.0 ppg in two SL contests, and Johnson scored 26 points in his lone appearance. Others will have to step up, but I wouldn’t be surprised if this is the Wizards’ lowest scoring game of the Summer League campaign. Therefore, I’m backing the under in this matchup, driven by Los Angeles’ offensive inefficiencies and Washington’s absences.
Wizards vs Clippers Injury Report
The absence of the Wizards’ Big Three of Dybantsa, Riley and Johnson will severely limit the team’s offensive potential. Jamir Watkins, Julian Reese, RJ Nembhard Jr. and Reece Beekman are among the players likely to step up on offense for a depleted Washington team, with Watkins being my pick to see an increased role and a higher usage rate.
That’s a drastic difference compared to the Clippers, with Los Angeles not reporting any notable injuries.
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Juan Pablo is a sports writer and betting analyst with over 15 years' experience in the industry. He is an expert in European and Latin American soccer, as well as NBA, MLB, NHL, NFL, college sports, and EuroLeague. He was born and raised in Chile and is fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.
