The Knicks are in a vulnerable spot for this matchup. New York got past the 76ers, 119-113, in double overtime at home this past Monday and then escaped Utah in overtime at home two nights ago, 118-111.

Now the Knicks host the Clippers. New York isn't close to being as good as the Clippers. Yet the line is around pick because the Clippers played and lost last night at the Cavaliers, 115-102. There shouldn't be a fatigue factor, though. None of the Clippers played more than 34 minutes and the team had been idle the previous two days.

Chris Paul is playing at a high level giving the Clippers a huge edge at point guard. Expect a strong defensive effort, too, from the Clippers after Paul expressed his displeasure with LA's defense last night.

The Clippers have a history of taking care of business versus sub .500 teams going 10-4-1 ATS the past 15 times against them. The Clippers have beaten the Knicks six times in a row, covering the past four.

LA also is 6-1-1 ATS in its last eight Eastern Conference games and 9-3 ATS following a non-cover.