Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Clippers versus the Lakers? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA.
The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 225.5 points and the Lakers are the favorite to win at home vs. the Clippers. Check out BetCoco for Los Angeles Lakers – Los Angeles Clippers odds
Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Clippers and Lakers did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Clippers have a record of 3-0. The Clippers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 235 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- In their last five games away from home, the Clippers have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 118 points per game in this stretch.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Lakers offense has averaged 110 points per game while allowing an average of 118. Los Angeles posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 4-6 ATS.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 3-7 straight up.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 8-2 straight up.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
The Clippers’ previous game came against the Magic, where they defeated them with a score of 118-102, resulting in a 3-1 overall record. The Clippers scored 118 points and allowed 102 points during the game.
Los Angeles’ leading scorer was Paul George, who contributed 27 points. Russell Westbrook, the second highest scorer, added 18 points and 6 rebounds.
Defensively, the Clippers held their opponents to 102 points, forced 16 turnovers, and grabbed 35 defensive rebounds. Moreover, they tallied 10 steals and 4 blocked shots throughout the game.
Los Angeles is coming off a 106-103 victory against the Magic in their previous game, bringing their overall record to 2-2.
Leading the Lakers against the Magic, D’Angelo Russell scored 28 points on 10/14 shooting, including 3/6 from three-point range, with 2 rebounds and 8 assists. Anthony Davis also made a significant contribution, with 26 points on 12/18 shooting, 19 rebounds, and 5 assists.
On the defensive end of the floor, the Lakers forced 16 turnovers and recorded 7 steals while holding their opponent to 103 points. Additionally, they collected 37 defensive rebounds in the game.
The Lakers enter this game as 5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 112-110.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Tips
- Take the Lakers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Clippers (+5)
- Our NBA model projects 222 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Heel – Out
- Rui Hachimura – Eye – Doubtful
- Cam Reddish – Foot – Probable
- Jalen Hood-Schifino – Patella – Out
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Terance Mann – Ankle – Questionable
- Brandon Boston Jr. – Quadriceps – Questionable
- Joshua Primo – Suspension – Out
