Pick #9: LAC ML(-166)

Get your betting slips ready, as the Los Angeles Clippers have a huge edge over the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors this Thursday. 

On Thursday, the Los Angeles Clippers will hit the road to take on the Golden State Warriors. The Clippers have dropped their last three games, while the Dubs have won three in a row. So this is a perfect match to bounce back with a win! The Warriors have been hit hard by the injury bug, with Andre Iguodala (hip), Andrew Wiggins (personal), and Stephen Curry (lower leg) all ruled out and Jordan Poole listed as probable with a left knee contusion.

The Clippers are the smart pick to come away with a win in this matchup due to their edge over the injury-stricken Warriors. When these two teams faced off two weeks ago, the Clippers won by 10 points and have a much stronger roster on paper. The absence of Curry is likely to prove costly for the Dubs, while the Clippers have the 11th best defensive rating in the NBA and should have no problem containing the Warriors' offense.

The Clippers have been playing some of the best basketball in the league lately, despite their three-game slide. They have the sixth-best offensive rating in the league and should have no problem taking advantage of the Warriors' subpar defense. The Clippers' talented roster is well-suited to take advantage of the Warriors' lack of depth and should be able to come away with the win.

The Clippers have an edge on both sides of the ball, making them a wise pick for those looking to make a big win on Thursday. The Clippers have a defensive rating of 113.9 and the second-highest defensive rebound percentage in the league at 77.2 percent, ensuring they limit the Warriors' second-chance points.

It's time to get your betting slips ready, as the Clippers are the safe bet to come away with the win over the Warriors. The Clippers have the advantage in both the offense and defense, and should be able to come away with a victory. The Warriors may put up a fight, but the Clippers should come away as the victors and make us all some money.