Los Angeles Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview
The Clippers (-360) are favored by 8 points over the Lakers (+285) in this Western Pacific Division matchup. The over/under line is 229.5.
Los Angeles is 4th in the Pacific Division with a 22-22 record. The Clippers are 27-14 and have won two straight. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 ET at Crypto.com Arena.
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Clippers have faced off vs. the Lakers as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. In the last three games as the favorite against the Lakers, the Clippers have put together a 2-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 119 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Lakers have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
- As the betting favorite, the Clippers have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 5-0.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
In games involving the Lakers this season, the average combined scoring total is 230.4 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 229.5, and the team has gone over the O/U line in their last two games.
When looking at their ATS record, the Lakers are 19-25 overall and 8-12 on the road. They have failed to cover the spread in their last two road games.
Los Angeles’ overall record is 22-22, which puts them in 9th place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 17-14 and 5-3 against division opponents.
The Lakers’ most recent game was a 134-110 win over the Trail Blazers. They were favored by 11.5 points in that game and have a record of 17-9 as the favorite this season.
So far, the Lakers have an O/U record of 23-21 for the season. In their last game, the combined scoring total was 244, which was well above the O/U line of 230.
On offense, the Lakers are 17th in the NBA in scoring at 114.8 points per game. When it comes to pace, they are 7th in the league at 100.5 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Lakers are 7th at 48%. However, they are one of the worst three-point shooting teams in the NBA, ranking 28th in three-pointers made and 30th in three-point attempts.
So far, the Lakers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 38.6% of their games. In terms of free throws, the Lakers are 11th in the league in both makes and attempts. When it comes to two-point shooting, the Lakers are 8th in the NBA at 55%. In terms of offensive rebounds, the Lakers are 29th in the league at 8.4 per game.
Heading into their matchup with the Clippers, the Lakers are 17th in the NBA in road scoring at 113.6 points per game. In terms of assists, the Lakers are 8th in the league at 27.9 per game.
At this time, the Lakers’ defense is positioned 16th in the NBA, permitting 115.6 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Lakers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.5% while allowing 37.7% from downtown.
Today, the Clippers are favored by 8 points against the Lakers. This season, the Clippers have been favored in 33 of their 41 games and have gone 27-6 in those games. As the favorite, they have won their last five games and have an average scoring margin of +10.4 points per game.
When looking at their ATS record, the Clippers are 22-19 for the season and have covered the spread in their last two games. At home, their ATS record is 13-9 compared to 9-10 on the road.
The Clippers are currently on a two-game winning streak after defeating the Nets by a score of 125-114. The O/U line for that game was 227 points, and the teams combined for 239 points.
For the season, the Clippers have an O/U record of 19-22, and their games have averaged 229.9 points per game. Today’s O/U line is 229.5, and the Clippers’ last two games have gone over the posted total.
In the Western Conference, the Clippers are currently in 4th place with a record of 27-14. In the Pacific Division, they are in 1st place. Against other Western Conference teams, the Clippers are 20-11 and 7-3 in non-conference games.
At 117.8 points per game, the Clippers are 9th in the NBA in scoring. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 5th in the league at 49%. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 56.1% of their games.
When playing at home, the Clippers have averaged 118.4 points per game. Overall, they are 26th in pace at 97 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 1st in three-point percentage at 39%.
So far, the Clippers have made 13.2 three-pointers per game, which is 11th in the NBA. In terms of assists, they are 18th in the league with an average of 25.8 per game.
This season, the Clippers defense has been impressive, holding the 9th position in the league while permitting an average of 112.0 points per contest. Los Angeles’ defense is currently forcing 12.3 turnovers per game, which is 9th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 16th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.3 rejections per game.
The Clippers enter this game as 8-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 122-117.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Lakers (+8)
- Projecting a combined 239 points, we like the over
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Ivica Zubac – Calf – Out
- Moussa Diabate – Hand – Out
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Achilles – Probable
- LeBron James – Ankle – Out
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Heel – Probable
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
