Los Angeles Clippers 2022-23 Season Preview and Best Bet (Odds, Offseason Moves and More)
The Los Angeles Clippers seemed poised to hold up their end of the bargain in the “Battle for L.A.” and even go further. The hopes for the Clippers are championship or nothing. Los Angeles is finally healthy, outside the bubble and ready to show that the unprecedented move they made three years ago is worth it.
Los Angeles added John Wall to its stall of able bodies, making them one of the deepest teams in the league – on paper. If the Clippers are able to put it all together, the sky is the limit. The only question is whether you’re willing to bet on it?
Los Angeles Clippers Offseason Moves and Additions
Key Clippers Roster Additions:
- John Wall (Free Agency)
- Kawhi Leonard (Injury)
Los Angeles Clippers Odds to Win NBA Championship, Make Playoffs and Win Total
- Odds to Win NBA Finals: +700
- Odds to Win Western Conference: +330
- Make Playoffs: -2200
- Win Total: 52.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Los Angeles Clippers Best Bet for 2022-23 NBA Season
The Clippers ended up making the play-in tournament last season – and likely the playoffs if Paul George didn’t get COVID – and now they get their stars back for a year that has tons of promise.
Los Angeles will get Kawhi Leonard back following his ACL injury. The last time we saw Leonard, he was making his case for the best player in the world. Now, we get to see him and Paul George together again. Los Angeles will have one of the best wing duos in the league to go along with one of the deepest benches and one of the best coaches in the league.
The ceiling for the Clippers is an NBA championship. They’ve gotten over their curse of not making it to the Western Conference Finals and now can just play basketball. Most of the powerhouses in the league are in the East. Los Angeles has the less top-heavy conference, helping their path in the playoffs.
They are versatile, deep and have the high-end talent that is required to win a title. However, that is too far away to make the best bet for the year.
They’ve shown in years past that they can put the pieces together even without star players. With stars, the Clippers should be one of the top teams in the Western Conference.
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