The Los Angeles Lakers (25-27) and Los Angeles Clippers (26-27) face off Thursday in the shared Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off for the “Clippers home game” is set for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Lakers vs. Clippers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Lakers snapped a three-game losing skid with a 99-94 home win over the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday. They have struggled with just four wins in their last 12 games.
The Clippers come home after an eight-game road trip. They went 4-4 on the road trip and are coming off a 122-116 loss Monday to the Indiana Pacers. They are 10-15 in their last 25 games.
The two teams met one time this season already. The Clippers won 119-115 in a “Lakers home game” Dec. 3.
Lakers at Clippers odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:50 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Lakers +122 (bet $100 to win $122) | Clippers -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lakers +2.5 (-105) | Clippers -2.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
PLAY: Free, daily sports pick’em contests. Play now!
Lakers at Clippers key injuries
Lakers (not officially submitted)
- SF LeBron James (knee) questionable
Clippers
- G Paul George (elbow) out
- C Ivica Zubac (calf) questionable
Deposit $10 or more, get $100 in instant bet credits at Tipico Sportsbook! New customer offer in CO and NJ. 21+, see Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. Place your legal, online sports bets at Tipico. Let’s make this interesting. Bet now!
Lakers at Clippers odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 110, Clippers 105
Money line
Both teams have been floating around .500 for a while. However, the Lakers have Davis back in the lineup, which is a big deal. They went 7-11 in the last 18 games that Davis missed.
The Clippers have fared slightly better since George has been out. They are 10-12 in his absence and enter tonight with a three-game home win streak.
I LEAN to the LAKERS (+122) because the teams are pretty evenly matched and this game could go either way. Go with the greater value.
Against the spread
This is also a LEAN toward the LAKERS +2.5 (-105).
The Lakers are 4-4 ATS in their last eight games. They are 11-13 ATS on the road this season, compared to the Clippers’ 12-15 ATS mark at home.
I like their chances even more if LeBron suits up, so keep an eye on the injury report closer to tip-off.
Over/Under
The previous meeting this season finished with 234 points. However, they only reached a total of 218 or more points twice in their last eight matchups.
Take UNDER 217.5 (-112).
Bet legally online with a trusted partner: Tipico Sportsbook, Sportsbook Wire’s official sportsbook partner in CO, NJ and, soon, IA. Bet now!
If you’re looking for more sports betting picks and tips, access all of our content at SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW. Please gamble responsibly.
Follow Jess Root on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Additional NBA sports coverage:
HoopsHype | Celtics Wire | LeBron Wire | Lonzo Wire | Nets Wire | Rockets Wire | Sixers Wire | Thunder Wire | Warriors Wire | Rookie Wire | List Wire
Gannett may earn revenue from Tipico for audience referrals to betting services. Tipico has no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. See Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA).
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1622]