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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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