The Lakers are gearing up for a showdown against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, Jan 7. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 9:30 ET and will be broadcast on SN-LA. Los Angeles comes into this matchup as 4.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 231. Will the Clippers manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Lakers vs. Clippers player props and predictions.
Lakers vs. Clippers Odds
- Spread: Clippers -4.5
- Total 231
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Jan 7
- Time: 9:30 ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA
- TV: SN-LA
Clippers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Clippers have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last five road games, Los Angeles has averaged 125 points per game while allowing 117 . The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Los Angeles has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
Lakers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three home contests, Los Angeles has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 114 points per game.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
Will the Clippers Make it Happen on the Road?
Coming into today’s matchup vs. the Lakers, the Clippers are looking to build on their above .500 record of 22-12. As of now, the team is ranked 4th in the Western Conference and holds the top spot in the Pacific division.
The Clippers were below their season average of 117 points per game, as they scored 111 points vs. the Pelicans. In terms of shooting, they had a 48.8% field goal percentage. Paul George is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 23.2 PPG, while Kawhi Leonard comes in with a 24.4 PPG average.
So far this season, the Clippers have been a top-10 defense, ranking 9th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 111.7. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, they are 5th in the league at 45.7%.
One area where the Clippers have been particularly strong is defending the paint. They are 7th in the NBA in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 52.7%.
Over their last five games, the Clippers have been even better on the defensive end, ranking 4th in field goal percentage allowed at 44.2%.
Can the Lakers Grab a Win at Home?
The Lakers are currently 17-19 this season and are hoping to beat the Clippers. At home, the Lakers are 11-6 compared to 6-13 on the road.
In their most recent game, the Lakers put up 113 points on offense vs. the Grizzlies. They shot 49.4% from the field and hit 10 threes. LeBron James was the Lakers leading scorer vs. the Grizzlies with 32 points, while Anthony Davis added 31 points.
So far this season, the Lakers have been a middle of the pack defensive team, ranking 16th in points allowed per game at 114.9. However, they have been much better at home, giving up just 108.8 points per game, which is 8th best in the league.
One area where the Lakers have excelled defensively is on the glass, ranking 2nd in defensive rebounds per game. They have also been solid at protecting the rim, coming in 10th in blocked shots per game.
One area where the Lakers have struggled defensively is defending the three-point line. On the season, they are 30th in three-pointers made allowed per game at 14.4. Over their last five games, they have given up 44% shooting from beyond the arc.
Lakers vs. Clippers Player Prop
When looking at a player prop for this game, Kawhi Leonard has a points prop of 26.5 with both the over and under paying out at -115. Our projections have Kawhi Leonard going 10/18 from the field on his way to 27 points. Our recommended bet is take the over on his prop bet with a payout of -115.
- The Prop: Kawhi Leonard Over 26.5 Points (-115)
Lakers vs. Clippers Predictions
For a point-spread wager in this Clippers vs. Lakers game, we suggest taking the Lakers at +4.5. Even though our predictions have the Clippers winning 118-114, we see the Lakers as the better choice on the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 231 and given that our model is projecting 232 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Lakers +4.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook