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The Brooklyn Nets welcome the Los Angeles Clippers to Barclays Center for a key cross-conference matchup between contenders on Tuesday. Brooklyn had a four-game winning streak snapped in its last outing, and the Nets will aim for a bounce-back in this spot. L.A. is red-hot, winning 10 of the last 11 games overall and three straight contests on the road. Nicolas Batum (groin) is listed as questionable for the Clippers, with Patrick Beverley (knee) ruled out for Tuesday's game.

Tip-off is scheduled 7:30 p.m. ET in Brooklyn. The latest Clippers vs. Nets odds from William Hill Sportsbook list Los Angeles as a 1.5-point road favorite. The over-under for total points is set at 241.5, down two points from the opening line. Before finalizing any Nets vs. Clippers picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times, and it returned over $5,000 in profit on its top-rated NBA picks last season. The model is up nearly $8,100 over the past two-plus seasons. Dating back to last season, it is also on a stunning 73-44 roll on top-rated picks against the spread. Anybody who has followed it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Nets vs. Clippers. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Now, here are several NBA odds and betting trends for Clippers vs. Nets:

  • Clippers vs. Nets spread: Clippers -1.5
  • Clippers vs. Nets over-under: 241.5 points
  • Clippers vs. Nets money line: Clippers -120; Nets +100
  • LAC: The Clippers are 7-3 against the spread in the last 10 games
  • BKLN: The Nets are 4-6 against the spread in the last 10 games

Why the Clippers can cover

While the Clippers, even as a top-10 overall defense, will have their hands full with Brooklyn's explosive offense, L.A. can take solace in the poor nature of the Nets' defense. Brooklyn currently ranks 25th in the NBA in defensive efficiency, allowing almost 113 points per 100 possessions, and the Nets are 23rd in defensive rebound rate, grabbing only 72.3 percent of available rebounds. 

The Nets are also third-worst in the NBA in turnover creation, forcing a turnover on only 12.1 percent of defensive possessions, and the Clippers should be able to score at will. Brooklyn's defensive numbers would be worrisome against any opponent, but L.A. ranks in the top three in offensive efficiency, and the duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George should have a field day in this matchup. The Clippers also lead the NBA in 3-point shooting (41.6 percent), which is an X-factor against any opponent.

Why the Nets can cover

Brooklyn is an electric offensive team, scoring 116.8 points per 100 possessions this season. The Nets lead the NBA in effective field goal percentage (58.1 percent) and true shooting percentage (61.7 percent), and they have three elite scorers in Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Harden. Brooklyn is also a top-10 team in generating free throws and, with Harden producing nearly 12 assists per game, they have the facilitation necessary to enhance their scoring options. 

On the defensive end, the Nets have certainly had troubles, but they are a top-10 team in limiting opponent shooting efficiency, with top-six marks in transition scoring allowed (11.7 points per game) and steals per game (6.1).

How to make Clippers vs. Nets picks

SportsLine's model is leaning over on the total, with with teams projected to combine for 244 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 50 percent of the time. You can get that pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Clippers vs. Nets? And which side of the spread hits in well over 50 percent of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the Clippers vs. Nets spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks.