Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Game Time | 10:00 pm EST |
Los Angeles Lakers Line | +6 |
Los Angeles Clippers Line | -6 |
Total | 217.5 |
TV: | NBA TV |
Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this Los Angeles battle, the Clippers are hosting the Lakers, on their first game after the blockbuster trade where they traded Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic. The Clippers are coming off a loss that snapped their previous two-game winning streak, but are back home where they have been significantly better than on the road. The Lakers have been red-hot lately with just one loss in their last seven matches, but they will not have Luka Doncic available for this game, as he is still recovering from an injury.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report: Kris Dunn, Jordan Miller, Cam Christie, PJ Tucker are out
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report: Gabe Vincent, Dorrian Finney-Smith are questionable, Anthony Davis and Christian Wood are out.
Los Angeles Clippers Form and Trends
The Los Angeles Clippers have a 28-21 record this season and are sitting on the 6th place of the Western Conference. The Clippers are 29-19-1 against the spread and 20-29 in over/under, while having a 17-8 home record. The Clippers are 4-2 in their last 6 games and 1-3 against the spread in their last 4. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 games.
The Clippers are coming off a 108-115 road defeat by the Toronto Raptors. Norman Powell leads the Clippers in scoring with 24.1 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, while James Harden adds 21.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and a team-high 8.4 assists per game.
Los Angeles Lakers Form and Trends
The Lakers have a 28-19 record this season and are sitting on the 5th place of the West. LA is 24-22-1 against the spread and 23-24 in over/under, while having a 12-13 road record. The Lakers are 6-2 in their last 8 games, and 5-1-1 against the spread in their last 7. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 games.
The Lakers are coming off a 128-112 road victory over the New York Knicks. LeBron James leads the Lakers in scoring with 24 points, adding 7.6 rebounds and a team-high 9.1 assists.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Clippers are scoring 110.3 points per game, which is 23rd in the league. They shoot 47.2% from the field (12th) and 35.9% from beyond the arc (15th). Defensively, they are third-best in the NBA, allowing 107.2 points per game.
Offensively, the Lakers average 112.2 point per game, ranking 16th in the league. LA is shooting with 48.1% from the field (7th), and 35.6% from beyond the arc (18th). Defensively, they have been less effective, allowing 112.3 points per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Clippers won 116-102 at home. The Clippers are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against the Lakers, and 7-3 against the spread. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 meetings.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
In this Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction, the Clippers are coming as -6 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical records this season, but the Clippers have been very strong at home, as they are the 4th-best home team in the NBA. On the other hand, the Lakers have been mediocre away from the Crypto.com Arena, and are playing their 5th consecutive road game. The value here lies with the home team, so take the Los Angeles Clippers and lay the points at home.
Nick’s Free Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -6
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