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Warriors vs. Clippers prediction: Clippers favored to win Wednesday's NBA Play-In matchup [4/15/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers predictions for NBA Wednesday.
NBA action continues on Wednesday at 10:00 PM ET as the Golden State Warriors square off with the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2026 Play-In Tournament at Intuit Dome.
Based on updated simulations and today’s injury news, 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 players like Kawhi Leonard, Darius Garland and Bennedict Mathurin, while the Warriors will rely on Stephen Curry, Kristaps Porzingis and Brandin Podziemski.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Warriors vs. Clippers prediction: Who will win NBA Play-In game?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NBA matchup between the Warriors and Clippers, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Clippers a 66% chance of defeating the Warriors. Our predicted final score has the Clippers winning 112-107.
According to our model, the Warriors (+5.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 221.5-point over/under has a 52% 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 | +5.5 (-105) | -5.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +185 | -215 |
| Total | o221.5 (-117) | u221.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Warriors vs. Clippers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 +5.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Warriors | +185 |
| Total | Under 221.5 | -106 |
According to our best NBA bets for Wednesday, the top play to make on this game is Warriors +5.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Warriors vs. Clippers player props
Looking for Warriors vs. Clippers NBA player props? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Intuit Dome.
Stephen Curry is expected to lead the Warriors with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, while Kawhi Leonard is projected to have 32 points, 7 rebounds and 5 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 | 26 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 44 |
| K. Porzingis | 16 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| B. Podziemski | 14 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 29 |
| D. Melton | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 27 |
| Gui Santos | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 26 |
Clippers prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Clippers:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | 32 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 55 |
| Darius Garland | 22 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 42 |
| B. Mathurin | 14 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 27 |
| John Collins | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 24 |
| Brook Lopez | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 26 |
Warriors vs. Clippers game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's action between the Clippers and Warriors at Intuit Dome is scheduled to start at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers
- Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Intuit Dome
The NBA Play-In Tournament features the teams that ranked 7th through 10th in each conference, including the Warriors and Clippers, fighting for a berth in this year's NBA Playoffs.
The winner of the Golden State vs. LA Clippers matchup will advance to NBA_2025_177_LAC_GSW.
Conclusion
We predict the Clippers, with a 66% win probability, will likely beat the Warriors in Wednesday's NBA Play-In Tournament 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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