The Los Angeles Lakers (41-38) and Los Angeles Clippers (41-38) meet Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Clippers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Lakers failed to cover the spread as 11-point favorites Tuesday in a 135-133 overtime win at the Utah Jazz. F LeBron James scored the game-winner as the Lakers won their 4th straight game.
The Clippers failed to cover as 4-point underdogs Saturday in a 122-114 loss at the New Orleans Pelicans. F Kawhi Leonard had a game-high 40 points for the Clippers, who have lost back-to-back games.
The Clippers lead this season series 3-0 straight up and against the spread, with the Under hitting in 2 of the 3 meetings. In the most recent meeting (Jan. 24), the Clippers covered as 4.5-point road favorites in a 133-115 victory with the Over (231) cashing.
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Lakers at Clippers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:46 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Lakers +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Clippers -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lakers +3.5 (-110) | Clippers -3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Lakers at Clippers key injuries
Lakers
- Not yet submitted
Clippers
- G Paul George (knee) out
- G Eric Gordon (hip) questionable
- F Marcus Morris Sr. (back) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Lakers at Clippers picks and predictions
Prediction
Clippers 113, Lakers 112
Moneyline
PASS.
The Clippers (-160) should win their 11th straight in this series vs. the Lakers, but they’re being slightly overvalued on the moneyline. Bet the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
BET LAKERS +3.5 (-110).
The Lakers played uninspired at the Jazz last time out but should come out more motivated vs. the Clippers in an attempt to not lost their 11th straight against their in-city rival. The lack of rest shouldn’t affect the Lakers since they’re 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on the 2nd night of a back-to-back. The Lakers have been good at bouncing back after failing to meet expectations lately and are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after failing to cover.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 231.5 (-105).
The Under is 5-1 in the Lakers’ last 6 games after allowing more than 125 points and 16-4-2 in their last 22 vs. teams with a winning record.
The Under has gone 12-5-2 in the last 19 meetings between these teams and should hit again Wednesday as the Lakers tighten up defensively after an uninspired performance at the Jazz Tuesday.
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