The Los Angeles Lakers play the L.A. Clippers on Friday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet at Tipico Sportsbook.
The game tips off at 10 p.m. ET and can be seen on Spectrum SportsNet and Bally Sports SoCal/San Diego.
The Lakers (12-11) will have LeBron James back in the lineup after he cleared health and safety protocols, giving the squad the advantage over its city rivals. Los Angeles needs James, Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis to get more wins and minutes together, and this game provides a solid opportunity to do that.
The Clippers (11-11) haven’t found much success so far this year with Kawhi Leonard out for the foreseeable future after undergoing knee surgery. Paul George has shouldered the offensive burden, but his teammates haven’t always been consistent in providing help. Nicolas Batum is also out because of health and safety protocols, putting pressure on players like Reggie Jackson, Eric Bledsoe, Marcus Morris Sr. and more to step up.
Clippers at Lakers notable injuries:
Lakers: OUT – Trevor Ariza (ankle), Kendrick Nunn (knee); Questionable – Anthony Davis (thumb); Probable – LeBron James (abdominal), Avery Bradley (thumb)
Clippers: OUT – Kawhi Leonard (knee), Nicolas Batum (health and safety protocols), Jason Preston (foot)
The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook
- Point spread: Lakers -1.5
- Money line: Lakers -130 / Clippers +105
- Over-under: 218.5
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Advice and prediction
The Clippers don’t have a potent offense without Leonard (No. 25 in offensive rating), but the defense has been robust enough to stay in games and compete (No. 7 in points allowed). Given that the Lakers should have the Big 3 playing, the clear advantage is with the purple and gold. The Lakers have to win this one with the stakes down the road.
Take the Lakers minus-1.5, Lakers minus-130 and the under 218.5.
Prediction: Lakers 109, Clippers 103
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