This sets up as strong situational spot Wednesday for the Clippers, who are coming off a devastating home loss to the Kings as they continue to vie for position in the Western Conference playoff race. The Wizards would seem prime for a letdown spot after they clinched their division Tuesday with a win over the Lakers. But the victory came with a price, as they mounted a furious fourth-quarter rally after trailing most of the way. Physical and mental fatigue could be a factor, and Los Angeles should be motivated to take advantage.

When the Cilppers are rested, they play great defense. I'm expecting that tonight against a Wizards team that extended itself last night in a win over the Lakers. Go Under.

The Clippers rested while the Wizards faced the Lakers on Tuesday night. In addition to resting, the Clips were stewing over how they blew an 18-point, fourth-quarter lead at home to the Kings, losing 98-97 on Sunday. On Wednesday night, lay the points with a Clippers team that should bounce back strong. They're covering 57 percent of my simulations. L.A. has covered four of its past five versus winning teams.