The Los Angeles Clippers open their season against the Los Angeles Lakers (0-1) at Crypto.com Arena Thursday. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Lakers odds, and our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Clippers missed the playoffs last season after a 105-101 Play-In Game loss at home vs. the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Clippers are tied with the Milwaukee Bucks for the 3rd-best odds to win the NBA Finals at +650 now that 2-time Finals MVP F Kawhi Leonard is finally healthy. Leonard missed the entire 2021-22 season with a knee injury. The Clippers’ roster will also feature veteran PG John Wall after the 5-time All-Star was bought out by the Houston Rockets in the summer.
The Lakers failed to cover as 7.5-point underdogs in a 123-109 loss at the Golden State Warriors Tuesday. The Lakers made just 25% of their 3-point attempts on 10-of-40 shooting and were outscored by 13 points in the 3rd quarter.
The Lakers are tied with the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat for the 8th-best odds to win the NBA Finals at +1500.
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Clippers at Lakers odds
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at noon ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Clippers -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Lakers +175 (bet $100 to win $175)
- Against the spread (ATS): Clippers -5.5 (-108) | Lakers +5.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Clippers at Lakers key injuries
Clippers
- G Reggie Jackson (groin) probable
Lakers
- F Anthony Davis (back) probable
- G Dennis Schröder (thumb) out
- F LeBron James (foot) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Clippers at Lakers picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 116, Clippers 112
Moneyline
BET THE LAKERS (+175).
There is value on the Lakers ML as the Purple and Gold are coming off an embarrassing loss Tuesday on TNT and should be extra motivated to not suffer the same fate in a 2nd consecutive national TV game.
The Clippers are projected to be a top-5 team this season, but chemistry might be an issue early on as they will to have incorporate Wall into the offense and are bringing back Leonard.
Against the spread
BET LAKERS +5.5 (-112).
The Lakers are undervalued in this spot considering the Clippers should have chemistry problems early on this season. Playing Golden State in its home opener/ring ceremony was a tough spot for the Lakers, but they still showed flashes of how dangerous they can be this season. The Lakers went on a 27-12 run in the 4th quarter to cut the Warriors’ lead to 12 points but ultimately fell short of completing the back-door cover. Don’t overreact to Tuesday. Take the points.
Over/Under
BET OVER 225.5 (-108).
The Lakers’ offense last season was productive after failing to cover spreads as the Over was 6-2 in the Lakers’ final 8 games following an ATS loss. The Over is 3-1 in the last 4 head-to-head meetings and should hit again Thursday as the Lakers bounce back from a poor-shooting night in San Francisco.
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