LA Lakers vs LA Clippers Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Saturday

NBA Betting Preview: Lakers vs Clippers

The LA Lakers tip off against the LA Clippers in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

The Lakers should enjoy a comfortable victory and a wager against the spread could be the best way forward. Back this selection off -2.5 to cover the line when playing the Clippers at odds of -112.

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LA Lakers have triumphed in their previous three road games. The latest saw them beat Utah Jazz 143-135 at Delta Center. Luka Doncic delivered a dominant triple-double performance, recording 45 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds.

LA Clippers have now lost eight consecutive times at home. In their last game, they were beaten 122-101 on the road by Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Offensively, Kawhi Leonard led the charge with 22, while John Collins contributed 20 and Kris Dunn 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 135-118 win for the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena when they last played the Clippers. It’s been four victories on the bounce for the Lakers when playing the Clippers. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	19	7	0.731	119.2	117.4	1.8	7-4	12-3	3-2	14-5	7-3	2W
Clippers	6	21	0.222	110.9	117	-6.1	3-8	3-13	1-4	4-14	1-9	5L

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The Lakers have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 122.3 points, 42.7 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 6.0 steals and 5.2 blocks while shooting 50.2% from the field and 80.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 121.8 points and 40.0 rebounds per matchup.

Luka Doncic is averaging 29.0 points, 7.5 assists and 2.9 (34.5%) 3-pointers made, while DeAndre Ayton averages 8.0 rebounds.

The Clippers have won 1 and lost 9 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 109.4 points, 40.2 rebounds, 23.4 assists, 8.9 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field and 81.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 116.7 points and 41.4 rebounds.

Kawhi Leonard is averaging 25.6 points, Ivica Zubac 11.3 rebounds and James Harden 6.9 assists along with 2.7 (35.1%) 3-pointers made.

LA Lakers vs LA Clippers Prediction & Picks

From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our LA Lakers vs LA Clippers betting tips covers it all.

Game Prediction

There’s a case for backing Lakers against the spread in this NBA contest. The line looks attractive considering you can get odds of -112 when it comes to the favorites at -2.5.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our NBA handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Lakers vs Clippers stats:

• The -2.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -2.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The +2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Clippers in 7 consecutive games at home.
• The +2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Clippers in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Clippers in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The +2.5 line hasn’t been covered by Clippers in 4 consecutive games against Lakers.

Lakers -2.5 Probability

The best NBA sportsbooks make it a 52.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, our analysts calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ivica Zubac Under 17.5 Points -122

Ivica Zubac (Clippers) has scored an average of 13 points in the past 5 home games. We can use this stat to our advantage and back him to fall short of the Player Points line at -122.

Latest Ivica Zubac Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 17.5

-106

Under 17.5

-122

Assists

Over 2.5

-102

Under 2.5

-127

Rebounds

Over 11.5

+110

Under 11.5

-143

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LeBron James Over 23.5 Points -101

LeBron James (Lakers) has racked up Over 23.5 points in 3 straight games on the road. We think that he can therefore cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points at betting odds of -101.

Latest LeBron James Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 23.5

-101

Under 23.5

-128

Assists

Over 6.5

-152

Under 6.5

+116

Rebounds

Over 6.5

+110

Under 6.5

-143

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers 121 - 115 Clippers

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Lakers to record a 121-115 victory. There’s a massive return if we get this right.

LA Lakers vs LA Clippers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean LA Lakers are -133 favorites to win and that means a 57% chance of landing a victory. For those wanting to back LA Clippers, you will find +114 about the underdogs.

2.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 229.5 right now. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you're keen on Over 229.5, this selection is available at -112.

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Moneyline

Lakers

-133

Clippers

+114

Point Spread

Lakers -2.5

-106

Clippers +2.5

-114

Total Points

Under 229.5

-108

Over 229.5

-112

The favorite to land the most baskets is Luka Doncic. Odds of -100 can be found for him scoring Over 35.5 points and there is -130 for him to go Under.

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 35.5

-100

Under 35.5

-130

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 24.5

-123

Under 24.5

-105

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 24.5

-105

Under 24.5

-123

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 23.5

-101

Under 23.5

-128

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 17.5

-106

Under 17.5

-122

Jaxson Hayes (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-114

Under 7.5

-114

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 9.5

-111

Under 9.5

-116

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 8.5

+104

Under 8.5

-135

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 6.5

-152

Under 6.5

+116

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 3.5

+109

Under 3.5

-141

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 2.5

-102

Under 2.5

-127

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 11.5

+110

Under 11.5

-143

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 8.5

-141

Under 8.5

+109

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 6.5

+110

Under 6.5

-143

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 5.5

-122

Under 5.5

-106

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 4.5

-118

Under 4.5

-110

Jaxson Hayes (Lakers)

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-114

The Clippers have suffered eight defeats in a row at Intuit Dome. They are 2-8 in their last 10 home games, scoring 110.70 points per contest and conceding 117.30.

The Lakers have built a run of three consecutive road wins. They own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 games away from home, putting up 115.70 points per contest and giving up 114.00.

The Lakers beat the Clippers 122-97 when they last met at Intuit Dome.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O229.5	U229.5
LA Clippers Home Stats		2-8	228.00	110.70	117.30	4	6
LA Lakers Away Stats		8-2	229.70	115.70	114.00	5	5

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O229.5 = Games Over 229.5 Points
• U229.5 = Games Under 229.5 Points

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LA Lakers Stats

LA Clippers Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 244.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 229.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 229.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 229.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 122.30 pts and allowed 121.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 115.70 pts and allowed 114.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 226.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 228.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 229.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 229.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 109.40 pts and allowed 116.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 110.70 pts and allowed 117.30 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.10 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.50 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 23.60 (80.55%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.7, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 31.80
• Assists: 24.50
• Blocks: 5.20
• Steals: 6.00
• Turnovers : 12.80
• Personal Fouls: 19.90

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.30 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.80 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 23.70 (79.53%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.2, Offensive 11.60, Defensive 32.60
• Assists: 23.60
• Blocks: 4.20
• Steals: 9.20
• Turnovers : 14.00
• Personal Fouls: 20.30

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.10 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.10 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.90 (81.56%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.2, Offensive 9.10, Defensive 31.10
• Assists: 23.40
• Blocks: 3.60
• Steals: 8.90
• Turnovers : 15.50
• Personal Fouls: 19.00

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.50 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.20 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.10 (82.65%)
• Rebounds: Total 39.8, Offensive 9.10, Defensive 30.70
• Assists: 24.80
• Blocks: 5.40
• Steals: 8.30
• Turnovers : 15.80
• Personal Fouls: 20.60

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	19	8	0.704	120.2	112.4	7.8	13-2	6-6	5-2	15-8	8-2	1L
Raptors	17	11	0.607	115.3	112.9	2.4	8-6	9-5	3-4	15-7	4-6	2W
Celtics	16	11	0.593	116.6	111	5.6	9-5	7-6	4-4	12-8	7-3	1W
76ers	15	11	0.577	116.8	115.5	1.3	8-7	7-4	6-2	13-10	6-4	1W
Nets	7	19	0.269	109.6	115.5	-5.9	3-11	4-8	1-7	6-14	4-6	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	21	6	0.778	119.1	113.1	6	12-2	9-4	5-3	16-5	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	15	14	0.517	118.7	117	1.7	9-8	6-6	6-2	12-11	3-7	3L
Bulls	12	15	0.444	118.3	122	-3.7	7-6	5-9	3-5	9-10	3-7	2W
Bucks	11	17	0.393	113.6	117.4	-3.8	8-8	3-9	3-4	9-13	3-7	2L
Pacers	6	21	0.222	110.3	118.1	-7.8	5-10	1-11	2-5	4-12	4-6	3L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	15	12	0.556	117.8	114.5	3.3	10-5	5-7	5-2	12-9	5-5	2L
Heat	15	13	0.536	120	117.3	2.7	10-4	5-9	2-3	9-8	3-7	1L
Hawks	15	14	0.517	117.6	118.3	-0.7	5-7	10-7	4-2	9-9	4-6	2L
Hornets	9	18	0.333	115.5	118.7	-3.2	6-8	3-10	2-4	8-12	5-5	2W
Wizards	4	21	0.16	112	126.4	-14.4	2-9	2-12	1-3	3-16	3-7	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	25	2	0.926	123	106.1	16.9	13-1	12-1	5-1	21-2	9-1	1W
Nuggets	20	6	0.769	125.6	116.2	9.4	8-4	12-2	2-1	14-5	8-2	6W
Timberwolves	17	10	0.63	119.4	114.6	4.8	9-5	8-5	3-3	12-9	7-3	1L
Trail Blazers	11	16	0.407	118.8	122.3	-3.5	5-6	6-10	3-3	9-11	4-6	2W
Jazz	10	16	0.385	119.6	126.8	-7.2	7-8	3-8	0-5	6-12	5-5	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	19	7	0.731	119.2	117.4	1.8	7-4	12-3	3-2	14-5	7-3	2W
Suns	15	12	0.556	114.2	113.9	0.3	9-5	6-7	6-3	14-11	4-6	1W
Warriors	13	15	0.464	113.8	112.7	1.1	7-4	6-11	3-2	10-10	4-6	3L
Kings	6	21	0.222	111.7	122.8	-11.1	3-8	3-13	1-3	4-18	2-8	4L
Clippers	6	21	0.222	110.9	117	-6.1	3-8	3-13	1-4	4-14	1-9	5L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	20	7	0.741	119.9	113.7	6.2	10-2	10-5	7-0	12-6	8-2	5W
Rockets	16	8	0.667	121.1	112.1	9	8-2	8-6	2-3	9-7	6-4	2L
Grizzlies	13	14	0.481	114.4	115.2	-0.8	6-7	7-7	4-3	12-8	7-3	2W
Mavericks	11	17	0.393	113	116.7	-3.7	8-9	3-8	2-5	5-12	6-4	1W
Pelicans	6	22	0.214	114.9	123	-8.1	4-12	2-10	2-6	3-19	3-7	3W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	21	6	0.778	119.1	113.1	6	12-2	9-4	5-3	16-5	6-4	1L
Knicks	19	8	0.704	120.2	112.4	7.8	13-2	6-6	5-2	15-8	8-2	1L
Raptors	17	11	0.607	115.3	112.9	2.4	8-6	9-5	3-4	15-7	4-6	2W
Celtics	16	11	0.593	116.6	111	5.6	9-5	7-6	4-4	12-8	7-3	1W
76ers	15	11	0.577	116.8	115.5	1.3	8-7	7-4	6-2	13-10	6-4	1W
Magic	15	12	0.556	117.8	114.5	3.3	10-5	5-7	5-2	12-9	5-5	2L
Heat	15	13	0.536	120	117.3	2.7	10-4	5-9	2-3	9-8	3-7	1L
Cavaliers	15	14	0.517	118.7	117	1.7	9-8	6-6	6-2	12-11	3-7	3L
Hawks	15	14	0.517	117.6	118.3	-0.7	5-7	10-7	4-2	9-9	4-6	2L
Bulls	12	15	0.444	118.3	122	-3.7	7-6	5-9	3-5	9-10	3-7	2W
Bucks	11	17	0.393	113.6	117.4	-3.8	8-8	3-9	3-4	9-13	3-7	2L
Hornets	9	18	0.333	115.5	118.7	-3.2	6-8	3-10	2-4	8-12	5-5	2W
Nets	7	19	0.269	109.6	115.5	-5.9	3-11	4-8	1-7	6-14	4-6	1L
Pacers	6	21	0.222	110.3	118.1	-7.8	5-10	1-11	2-5	4-12	4-6	3L
Wizards	4	21	0.16	112	126.4	-14.4	2-9	2-12	1-3	3-16	3-7	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	25	2	0.926	123	106.1	16.9	13-1	12-1	5-1	21-2	9-1	1W
Nuggets	20	6	0.769	125.6	116.2	9.4	8-4	12-2	2-1	14-5	8-2	6W
Spurs	20	7	0.741	119.9	113.7	6.2	10-2	10-5	7-0	12-6	8-2	5W
Lakers	19	7	0.731	119.2	117.4	1.8	7-4	12-3	3-2	14-5	7-3	2W
Rockets	16	8	0.667	121.1	112.1	9	8-2	8-6	2-3	9-7	6-4	2L
Timberwolves	17	10	0.63	119.4	114.6	4.8	9-5	8-5	3-3	12-9	7-3	1L
Suns	15	12	0.556	114.2	113.9	0.3	9-5	6-7	6-3	14-11	4-6	1W
Grizzlies	13	14	0.481	114.4	115.2	-0.8	6-7	7-7	4-3	12-8	7-3	2W
Warriors	13	15	0.464	113.8	112.7	1.1	7-4	6-11	3-2	10-10	4-6	3L
Trail Blazers	11	16	0.407	118.8	122.3	-3.5	5-6	6-10	3-3	9-11	4-6	2W
Mavericks	11	17	0.393	113	116.7	-3.7	8-9	3-8	2-5	5-12	6-4	1W
Jazz	10	16	0.385	119.6	126.8	-7.2	7-8	3-8	0-5	6-12	5-5	1L
Kings	6	21	0.222	111.7	122.8	-11.1	3-8	3-13	1-3	4-18	2-8	4L
Clippers	6	21	0.222	110.9	117	-6.1	3-8	3-13	1-4	4-14	1-9	5L
Pelicans	6	22	0.214	114.9	123	-8.1	4-12	2-10	2-6	3-19	3-7	3W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	25	2	0.926	123	106.1	16.9	13-1	12-1	5-1	21-2	9-1	1W
Pistons	21	6	0.778	119.1	113.1	6	12-2	9-4	5-3	16-5	6-4	1L
Nuggets	20	6	0.769	125.6	116.2	9.4	8-4	12-2	2-1	14-5	8-2	6W
Spurs	20	7	0.741	119.9	113.7	6.2	10-2	10-5	7-0	12-6	8-2	5W
Lakers	19	7	0.731	119.2	117.4	1.8	7-4	12-3	3-2	14-5	7-3	2W
Knicks	19	8	0.704	120.2	112.4	7.8	13-2	6-6	5-2	15-8	8-2	1L
Rockets	16	8	0.667	121.1	112.1	9	8-2	8-6	2-3	9-7	6-4	2L
Timberwolves	17	10	0.63	119.4	114.6	4.8	9-5	8-5	3-3	12-9	7-3	1L
Raptors	17	11	0.607	115.3	112.9	2.4	8-6	9-5	3-4	15-7	4-6	2W
Celtics	16	11	0.593	116.6	111	5.6	9-5	7-6	4-4	12-8	7-3	1W
76ers	15	11	0.577	116.8	115.5	1.3	8-7	7-4	6-2	13-10	6-4	1W
Magic	15	12	0.556	117.8	114.5	3.3	10-5	5-7	5-2	12-9	5-5	2L
Suns	15	12	0.556	114.2	113.9	0.3	9-5	6-7	6-3	14-11	4-6	1W
Heat	15	13	0.536	120	117.3	2.7	10-4	5-9	2-3	9-8	3-7	1L
Hawks	15	14	0.517	117.6	118.3	-0.7	5-7	10-7	4-2	9-9	4-6	2L
Cavaliers	15	14	0.517	118.7	117	1.7	9-8	6-6	6-2	12-11	3-7	3L
Grizzlies	13	14	0.481	114.4	115.2	-0.8	6-7	7-7	4-3	12-8	7-3	2W
Warriors	13	15	0.464	113.8	112.7	1.1	7-4	6-11	3-2	10-10	4-6	3L
Bulls	12	15	0.444	118.3	122	-3.7	7-6	5-9	3-5	9-10	3-7	2W
Trail Blazers	11	16	0.407	118.8	122.3	-3.5	5-6	6-10	3-3	9-11	4-6	2W
Mavericks	11	17	0.393	113	116.7	-3.7	8-9	3-8	2-5	5-12	6-4	1W
Bucks	11	17	0.393	113.6	117.4	-3.8	8-8	3-9	3-4	9-13	3-7	2L
Jazz	10	16	0.385	119.6	126.8	-7.2	7-8	3-8	0-5	6-12	5-5	1L
Hornets	9	18	0.333	115.5	118.7	-3.2	6-8	3-10	2-4	8-12	5-5	2W
Nets	7	19	0.269	109.6	115.5	-5.9	3-11	4-8	1-7	6-14	4-6	1L
Pacers	6	21	0.222	110.3	118.1	-7.8	5-10	1-11	2-5	4-12	4-6	3L
Clippers	6	21	0.222	110.9	117	-6.1	3-8	3-13	1-4	4-14	1-9	5L
Kings	6	21	0.222	111.7	122.8	-11.1	3-8	3-13	1-3	4-18	2-8	4L
Pelicans	6	22	0.214	114.9	123	-8.1	4-12	2-10	2-6	3-19	3-7	3W
Wizards	4	21	0.16	112	126.4	-14.4	2-9	2-12	1-3	3-16	3-7	1L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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