Looking for Clippers vs. Lakers predictions? We have you covered as the Lakers travel to take on the Clippers on Wednesday, Feb 28 at 10:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 234.5 with the Clippers favored by 3.5 at home. Keep reading to get our Clippers vs. Lakers player props and predictions.
Clippers vs. Lakers Odds
- Spread: Clippers -3.5
- Total 234.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Feb 28
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA
- TV: ESPN
Lakers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games away from home, the Lakers have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 120 points per game in this stretch.
- As the betting underdog, the Lakers have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Los Angeles posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.
Clippers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Clippers have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Clippers offense has averaged 120 points per game while allowing an average of 114. Los Angeles posted an overall record of 8-2 while going 6-4 ATS.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Clippers have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Will the Lakers Win on the Road?
In games against Western Conference opponents, the Lakers are 21-19 compared to 10-9 against the East. This puts them in 10th place in the West, just outside of the playoff picture.
On the road, the Lakers are 11-19 for the season. Their ATS record on the road is 12-18, and they have an average scoring differential of -5.9 points per game.
As the underdog, the Lakers have gone 10-18 straight-up and 13-15 against the spread. They have lost their last two games ATS as the underdog.
In their most recent game, the Lakers lost to the Suns by a score of 123-113. The O/U line for that game was 241 points, and the Lakers were 3.5-point underdogs.
This season, the Lakers have a 32-27 O/U record, and their games have averaged 234.3 points per game. In non-conference games, their games have averaged 232.3 points.
On the ATS, the Lakers are 26-33 this season, and they have lost three straight games. Today, they are 3.5-point underdogs against the Clippers.
So far this season, the Lakers’ offense has been one of the most efficient in the league. They are currently 4th in field goal percentage and 8th in true shooting percentage. In terms of pace, they are 6th in the NBA.
When it comes to scoring, the Lakers are averaging 116.9 points per game, which is 13th in the league. Interestingly, they have actually scored more points on the road (116.2) than at home (117.6).
One area where the Lakers have struggled is three-point shooting. They are 30th in the NBA in three-point attempts and 28th in three-point makes. However, they have been effective inside the arc, as they are 3rd in two-point field goals made.
So far, the Lakers’ defense is ranked 19th in the league at 117.4 points per contest. In their previous game, the Lakers’ defense struggled against the Suns, giving up 123 points on a field goal percentage of 52%.
Does Los Angeles Have a Shot at a Home Win?
The Clippers have an O/U record of 24-31-1 this season, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line of 234.5 is lower than their season average of 230.7.
Looking at their ATS record, the Clippers are 29-27 overall and have failed to cover the spread in their last four home games. As the favorite, their ATS record is 26-19, and they are favored by 3.5 points today.
When looking at the Western Conference standings, the Clippers are in 4th place with a record of 37-19. Within the Pacific Division, they are in 1st place. Against the West, they are 23-15 compared to 14-4 against the East.
Los Angeles is coming off a 123-107 loss to the Kings. They were favored by 4 points in that game and are now 35-10 as the favorite this season. The Clippers are 2-9 as the underdog.
In Clippers games this season, the average combined scoring total is 230.4 points. This is slightly lower than today’s O/U line of 234.5. The Clippers’ O/U record for the season is 24-31-1.
When playing at home this season, the Clippers have averaged 116.9 points per game, which is 14th in the league. Overall, they are 10th in scoring at 117.6 points per game. In terms of pace, the Clippers are 26th in the NBA.
So far, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 51.8% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 7th in the league at 49%. From beyond the arc, the Clippers have connected on 39% of their three-point attempts, which is 2nd in the NBA.
When it comes to assists, the Clippers are 21st in the league at 25.9 per game. In terms of free throw attempts, they are 13th in the NBA. In terms of offensive rebounds, the Clippers are 19th in the league at 10.2 per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Clippers’ defense is giving up an average of 112.9 points per contest. Los Angeles’ defense is currently forcing 12.3 turnovers per game, which is 9th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 16th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.1 rejections per game.
Clippers vs. Lakers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Kawhi Leonard and his points prop of 26.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -104 while the under is at -125. In this game against the Clippers, we suggest betting on the under for Kawhi Leonard and his points prop set at 26.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 24.
- The Prop: Kawhi Leonard Under 26.5 Points (-125)
Clippers vs. Lakers Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +3.5, the Lakers is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 234.5 and given that our model is projecting 242 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Lakers +3.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook