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Warriors vs. Clippers prediction: Clippers to win, Stephen Curry projected for big game in Sunday's NBA matchup [4/12/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers predictions for NBA Sunday.
NBA action continues on Sunday at 8:30 PM ET as the Golden State Warriors take on the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome.
Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury reports, Dimers' proven NBA model predicts the Clippers as the most likely winner of the Warriors vs. Clippers game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Clippers lineup will feature stars like Darius Garland, Jordan Miller and Bennedict Mathurin, while the Warriors will look to Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski and Kristaps Porzingis.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Warriors vs. Clippers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NBA matchup between the Warriors and Clippers, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Clippers a 63% chance of defeating the Warriors. Our predicted final score has the Clippers winning 116-112.
According to our model, the Warriors (+3.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 229.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.
Warriors vs. Clippers odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Warriors | Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-108) | -3.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +148 | -160 |
| Total | o229.5 (-110) | u229.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Warriors vs. Clippers picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Warriors +3.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Clippers | -160 |
| Total | Under 229.5 | -110 |
According to our best NBA bets for Sunday, the top play to make on this game is Clippers to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Warriors vs. Clippers player props
NBA player props are an exciting way to wager on the Golden State vs. LA Clippers game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Intuit Dome.
Stephen Curry is expected to lead the Warriors with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, while Darius Garland is projected to have 19 points, 2 rebounds and 6 assists for the Clippers.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Warriors prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Warriors are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | 20 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 |
| B. Podziemski | 15 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 31 |
| K. Porzingis | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| D. Melton | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 29 |
| Gui Santos | 11 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 27 |
Clippers prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Clippers:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland | 19 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 37 |
| Jordan Miller | 15 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 30 |
| B. Mathurin | 14 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 25 |
| John Collins | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Kobe Sanders | 12 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 25 |
Warriors vs. Clippers game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's matchup between the Clippers and Warriors at Intuit Dome is scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM ET.
- Who: Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers
- Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: Intuit Dome
Conclusion
We predict the Clippers, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat the Warriors in Sunday's NBA matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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