For your Clippers vs. Lakers predictions needs, we’ve got you covered as the Lakers hit the road to face the Clippers on Tuesday, Jan 23 at 10:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 233.5, with the Clippers favored by 9 at home. Keep reading to get our Clippers vs. Lakers player props and predictions.
Clippers vs. Lakers Odds
- Spread: Clippers -9
- Total 233.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Jan 23
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA
- TV: TNT
Lakers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 3-7. The team averaged 116 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 3-7 straight up.
Clippers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Clippers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five home contests, Los Angeles has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 115 points per game.
- As the betting favorite, the Clippers have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 5-0.
Do the Lakers Have a Shot Without LeBron James?
As they prepare to take on the Clippers, the Lakers are looking to get back above .500. So far, they are 22-22 overall. When playing against Western Conference teams, the Lakers are 17-14 compared to 5-8 in non-conference games.
In their last game, the Lakers scored 134 points vs. Portland and shot 54.7% from the field. At the free-throw line, they went 27/29. When it comes to three-pointers, the Lakers haven’t been taking many, averaging just 30.4 attempts per game. Overall, the Lakers are shooting 48% from the field and averaging 100.5 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Lakers have been a middle of the pack defensive team, ranking 16th in the league in points allowed per game at 115.6. When playing at home, they have been slightly better, ranking 10th in the league at 111.1 points per game.
One area where the Lakers have excelled defensively is on the glass, ranking 4th in the league in defensive rebounds per game. They have also done a good job of protecting the rim, coming in 11th in the league 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 the league in three-pointers made allowed per game at 14.3. Over their last five games, they have been better in this area, ranking 5th in the league in three-point percentage allowed at 32.4%.
Will The Clippers Come Through as Home Favorites?
As they take on the Lakers, the Clippers are looking to stay above .500 on the season. So far, they are 27-14 overall. In Western Conference games, the Clippers are 20-11 compared to 7-3 in non-conference games.
In their last game, the Clippers put up 125 points on the Nets. They shot 50.6% from the field and hit 13 three-pointers. James Harden was the leading scorer in the game with 24 points while Russell Westbrook added 23 points for the Clippers.
Coming into tonight’s game, the Clippers have been one of the better defensive teams in the league, ranking 9th in points allowed per game at 112.0. They have been especially tough at home, giving up just 109.7 points per game, which is 7th in the NBA.
One area where the Clippers have been successful is in forcing turnovers, as they come into tonight’s game 5th in the league in steals at 8.1 per game. However, they have been just average in terms of blocked shots, ranking 16th at 5.3 per contest.
Over their last five games, the Clippers’ defense has struggled a bit, allowing 115.8 points per game. During that stretch, opposing teams have shot 50.8% from the field and 42.8% from three-point range.
Clippers vs. Lakers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Kawhi Leonard and his points prop of 24.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -115. Our projections have Kawhi Leonard going 9/18 from the field on his way to 26 points. Our recommended bet is take the over on his prop bet with a payout of -120.
- The Prop: Kawhi Leonard Over 24.5 Points (-120)
Clippers vs. Lakers Predictions
For a pick on the point-spread in this Clippers vs. Lakers matchup, our bet is to grab the Lakers at +9. Even though our projections have the Clippers winning 121-118, we see the Lakers as the play on the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 233.5 and given that our model is projecting 239 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Lakers +9 | at Fanduel Sportsbook