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Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Clippers (3-1) face off against the Los Angeles Lakers (2-2) Wednesday. Tip-off from crypto.com Arena is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Clippers won 4-0 last season

Los Angeles added yet another future Hall of Famer Tuesday by trading for G James Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers. I am interested to see what starting lineup coach Tyronn Lue will put out. Both G Russell Westbrook and Harden are more ball-dominant guards, and the success of this team hinges on what their minutes together will look like and whether or not Westbrook will go back to more of a bench role. Harden is not expected to play in this game, but it is possible.

The Lakers escaped with a 106-103 win Monday vs. the Orlando Magic, failing to cover as 3.5-point home favorites. F Anthony Davis and G D’Angelo Russell shined in the win for Los Angeles. Davis finished with 26 points and 19 rebounds, while Russell scored 28 with 8 assists while shooting 10 of 14 from the field.

Clippers at Lakers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:41 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML):Clippers +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Lakers -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +5.5 (-110) | Lakers -5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Clippers at Lakers key injuries

Clippers

Not yet submitted

Lakers

F Rui Hachimura (eye) doubtful
G Jalen Hood-Schifino (patella) out
F Cam Reddish (foot) probable
F Jarred Vanderbilt (heel) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Clippers at Lakers picks and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 108, Lakers 102

Moneyline

LEAN CLIPPERS (+170).

The Clippers have been a team that has had a surprisingly solid start to the season offensively, and if all the stars are healthy, that should continue here. This is a Lakers squad that has had no real consistency offensively to start the year, and that will have to change if this team plans to beat a Clippers team that is 11-0 in the last 11 matchups with the Lakers. Davis has been on a tear since struggling in the season opener vs. Denver, and his play is the only thing giving the Lakers a chance in this matchup.

Against the spread

BET CLIPPERS +5.5 (-110).

This Clippers team has looked very good to start the season but has not played against any real competition. The Lakers have been very inconsistent to start the season, especially their role players, and many fans are questioning the abilities of coach Darvin Ham. Look for the Clippers to keep this one close as the Lakers do not have a true identity yet and still have a lot to figure out offensively.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 225.5 (-110).

Neither of these teams are known to possess 1 of the top offenses in the NBA, and that trend should continue here. The Lakers have been a bad 3-point shooting team to start the season, only averaging 9.5 makes from that range a game, and that is often times a key to lower-scoring offenses in today’s NBA. The Lakers have also hit the Under in 3 of their 4 games this year.

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Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Clippers (25-24) and Los Angeles Lakers (22-25) meet Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Clippers covered the spread as 2-point underdogs Sunday in a 112-98 win at the Dallas Mavericks. F Kawhi Leonard scored a game-high 30 points as the 2-time NBA Finals MVP played with G Paul George for just the 18th time this season. The Clippers are 37-17 against the spread (ATS) vs. the Lakers in the last 54 meetings.

The Lakers covered as 6-point underdogs Sunday in a 121-112 win at the Portland Trail Blazers. F LeBron James finished with a game-high 37 points as the Lakers came back from a 25-point halftime deficit. The Lakers have covered in 4 of their last 5 games.

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Clippers at Lakers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Clippers -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Lakers +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
Against the spread (ATS): Clippers -5.5 (-102) | Lakers +5.5 (-118)
Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Clippers at Lakers key injuries

Clippers

G Luke Kennard (calf) out
G John Wall (abdominal) out

Lakers

C Anthony Davis (foot) out
F Rui Hachimura (coach’s decision) out
F LeBron James (ankle) questionable
G Austin Reaves (hamstring) out
F Lonnie Walker IV (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Clippers at Lakers picks and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 115, Lakers 105

Moneyline

PASS.

The Clippers (-200) should win, but there is no need to pay the extra juice on the moneyline when the Clippers should win by margin. Bet the spread or total instead.

Against the spread

BET CLIPPERS -5.5 (-102).

Even if James plays, the Lakers are coming off back-to-back double-digit comebacks and should not be counted on to keep pulling off improbable wins. The Lakers have struggled vs. familiar opponents and are just 1-8 ATS when playing in the division. The Clippers have also won but back-to-back games but never trailed by more than 10 in either. Lay the points with the more dependable Los Angeles team.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 229.5 (-108).

The Clippers allow the 4th-fewest points per game this season (110.5) and the Under is 6-1 in the Lakers’ last 7 games. These teams tend to play low-scoring games vs. each other as the Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings and Tuesday’s matchup should be another low-scoring affair between these in-division rivals.

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Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Clippers (30-31) are the road team at Crypto.com Arena Friday when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers (27-31). Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Clippers vs. Lakers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

This will be the Lakers’ first performance since the All-Star break, and it will be their first of three straight home games. The Lakers are 0-2 straight up (SU) against the Clippers this season.

This will be the third of four meetings between the two teams with the last one coming March 3rd.

The Clippers won one of the previous meetings by 4 points and the other by just 1 point. The Clippers’ 4-point win was the only one that featured the Lakers’ Big 3; however, F Paul George was also active then as he scored 19 points.

The Lakers are just 3-7 over their last 10 games but are 6-4 against the spread (ATS) across that span. They’re 26-32 ATS for the season while the Clippers are 30-31 ATS. The Lakers are just 10-15 ATS as home favorites.

Clippers at Lakers 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 3:32 p.m. ET.

Money line: Clippers +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Lakers -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +2.5 (-115) | Lakers -2.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Clippers at Lakers key injuries

Clippers

G Norman Powell (foot) out

Lakers

F Carmelo Anthony (hamstring) probable
G Avery Bradley (knee) out
F Anthony Davis (foot) out
F LeBron James (knee) questionable

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Clippers at Lakers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 114, Lakers 111

Money line

BET on the CLIPPERS (+110).

The Clippers have been able to get the best of the Lakers so far this season, and that trend should continue, especially as the Lakers will be without Davis. They’re 10-11 SU without the star forward.

James also showing up as questionable is concerning. Even if James does play the Clippers traded for F Robert Covington, one of the league’s best perimeter defenders.

The Clippers have the league’s seventh-best defensive rating.

They have the league’s second-best opponents’ free throw attempt rate. With the Lakers’ seventh in free attempt rate, the Clippers should be able to limit them getting to the line, a potential key in the outcome of this matchup.

The momentum is with the Clippers as well as they’re 3-1 over their last four outings while the Lakers are just 1-3 across their last four.

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Against the spread

PASS.

I’ll take the plus-money money line odds for the Clippers instead of getting the points on the spread.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the OVER 221.5 (-115).

The Clippers are 30-30-1 O/U this season but are 7-3 O/U in their last 10. Similarly, the Lakers are 32-25-1 O/U this season and 6-4 O/U in their last 10.

The Lakers play at the fifth-highest pace despite being the oldest team in the NBA. No Davis should mean more G Russell Westbrook forcing his will in transition.

With the Clippers also in the top of the league in pace (14th), I expect points to be abundant in this one.

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Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Clippers (11-11) square off with arena-mate Los Angeles Lakers (12-11) Friday at the Staples Center. The tip-off is set for 10 p.m. ET, and the Lakers are technically the “home team”. Below, we look at the Clippers vs. Lakers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions, and bets.

The Clippers have lost four of their last five (0-5 ATS) including three straight games to the Golden State Warriors, New Orleans Pelicans, and Sacramento Kings. All of these were home games. The Clippers are 9-13 ATS and 10-12 O/U with the 13th-best net rating.

The Lakers have won back-to-back games over the Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings entering Friday. LeBron James missed L.A.’s last game after being added to the NBA’s COVID list due to a false positive test. The Lakers are 8-15 ATS and 13-9-1 O/U with the 23rd-ranked net rating.

The Clippers have won five of their last seven games against the Lakers including all three regular-season meetings last year and the Clippers are 6-1 ATS over that span.

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Clippers at Lakers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:50 p.m. ET.

Money line: Clippers +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Lakers -130 (bet $100 to win $130)
Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +1.5 (-105) | Lakers -1.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Clippers at Lakers key injuries

Clippers

SF Nicolas Batum (illness) out
SF Kawhi Leonard (knee) out

Lakers

PF Anthony Davis (thumb) questionable
SF LeBron James (health and safety protocols) active
SG Avery Bradley (thumb) questionable

Clippers at Lakers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 114, Lakers 109

Money line

GIMME the CLIPPERS (+105) for 1.25 units because, simply put, they are the better team with the best player on the floor.

According to CleaningTheGlass.com, which removes garbage time from its stat tracking, the Clippers are more efficient than the Lakers by 5.1 points per 100 possessions.

Furthermore, the Clippers are 25th in win differential (minus-1.4) while the Lakers are first in win differential (plus-2.8). Essentially, the Clippers have one fewer win than they should and the Lakers have nearly three more wins than their efficiency differential indicates.

Also, according to ShotQuality.com, the Clippers have the eighth-best adjusted shot quality differential whereas the Lakers are 21st in that same metric.

Most importantly, Paul George will be the best player on the floor in the Clippers-Lakers game.

Since PG arrived in L.A., he’s averaging 25.2 points per game vs. the Lakers on 70.2% true shooting (.551/.477/.902) and there’s no one on the Lakeshow that can guard PG. The Clippers have several ball handlers that can create their own shot and the Lakers have perhaps the worst perimeter defense in the NBA.

Lastly, the Lakers were getting 2.5 points on the lookahead line but the market has steamed them up to the current price. In fact, according to the Yahoo! Sports App, 97% of the action at the time of publishing is on the Lakers’ money line.

The CLIPPERS (+105) is my favorite play on the NBA’s Friday slate.

Against the spread

PASS because the Clipshow‘s spread doesn’t offer much insurance for their money line.

However, if money keeps pouring in on the Lakers and the Clippers get 2.5 points at tip-off then I might bet the Clippers plus the points heavier than the money line.

Either way, the Clippers are the right side here.

Over/Under

PASS with a slight “lean” to the Over 218.5 (-112) because both teams play a high-frequency of transition offense and the Clippers struggle in fastbreak defense. That’s my case for the Lakers possibly scoring 110 points.

My case for the Clippers scoring is the Lakers’ inability to stay in front of ball handlers and the Lakers’ defense ranking bottom-5 in second-chance points, fastbreak points, and paint points allowed per game.

That said, a vast majority of the market is hammering the Over and the total has increased from the 217-point opener.

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Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers open their 2020-21 seasons Tuesday with no fans allowed at Staples Center. F LeBron James and the Lakers begin their title defense at 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Clippers-Lakers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Clippers at Lakers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:10 p.m. ET.

Money line: Clippers +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Lakers -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Clippers +3.5 (-115) | Lakers -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under: 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Clippers at Lakers: Key Injuries

Clippers

SF Marcus Morris Sr. (knee) out

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Clippers at Lakers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Lakers 106, Clippers 101

Money line (ML)

The LAKERS (-160) are the defending champions and have the most talented roster in the NBA when all are healthy. Well, it’s the season opener and James, PF Anthony Davis and Co. are healthy and ready to begin what hopes to be a second straight title run.

Of course, the Clippers are fully healthy, as well, and few teams in the NBA may be as motivated to knock off the 2019-20 bubble champs as the one led by Fs Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. The Clippers also won the first two meetings of the Battle of Los Angeles last season by a combined 15 points, including a 112-102 victory in the season-opener, but the head-to-head series ended in a split at 2-2.

The Clippers made a head coaching switch this offseason by bringing in Tyronn Lue, but James is fully familiar with his gameplan and will prove superior.

The champs will stay on top.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Predictably, the two intra-city rivals are projected to be in a close, back-and-forth affair, even though all but one of the four meetings last year was decided by a margin greater than 5 points.

Few defenders are as well-equipped to contain James as Clippers’ Defensive Player of the Year candidate Leonard. Even if Leonard succeeds, the Lakers’ offseason additions of C Marc Gasol and PG Dennis Schroder should prove especially valuable against their expected top competition in the Western Conference. Oh, and there’s still Davis to worry about. He averaged 28.3 points per game against the Clippers last year and should again prove to be the X-factor.

Take the LAKERS -3.5 (-105) to win by at least 4 points with slightly better value than the money line.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 220.5 (-110) is my top play in this season-opening contest. Not only are all teams expected to start the season a little rustier than usual following a shortened offseason and preseason, but the Clippers will still need time to find their new identity under Lue.

All four meetings last year also played below Tuesday’s projected total. Both teams focused on the defensive end with their offseason additions and defense will prevail Tuesday.

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