James Harden Points Prop is currently Over/Under 15.5 (-130/+100) at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Pros
- Among all players in the NBA, James Harden registers in the 94th percentile for playing time, putting up a massive 34.8 minutes per game on the road this year.
- The LA Clippers rank as the 5th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games away from their home court.
- This year, opposing starting PGs have shot 37.7% on 3-pointers (9th-highest in the NBA) against the 76ers, identifying this as a positive matchup.
- James Harden has made 5.3 free throws per game over the last 10 games on the road, 0.8 more than he’s converted in all games this season when playing on the road.
- The matchup vs. the 76ers may be a good one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team’s starting SGs have attempted a massive 5.4 foul shots per game over the last 5 games (most in the NBA).
Cons
- In comparison to last year’s 14.9 clip, James Harden’s shots taken have regressed this year to 11.5 per game.
- The 4th-most lethargic pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 10 games has been the LA Clippers.
- The 76ers have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo tempo in the league over the last 20 games, which should decrease possessions for the LA Clippers.
- Offensive rebounds preserve possession and produce additional opportunities for scoring and assists, but the LA Clippers grade out 1stworst in in the league when playing on the road with only 6.8 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.
- James Harden ought to see a decline in productivity in all facets of the game in light of playing away from home in this matchup.
James Harden Prop Prediction
James Harden is projected for 16.2 Points, take the over points for tonights Los Angeles Clippers vs Philadelphia 76ers on March 27, 2024.
