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NBA Betting Preview: Lakers vs Clippers

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

Back Clippers to Triumph

Take the Clippers at -118 on the Moneyline to get the better of the Lakers. We believe that they have a great chance of claiming an outright victory.

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7 Lakers Victories in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

LA Lakers won their previous game 115-107. This road victory at Ball Arena against Denver Nuggets was their second on the spin. Luka Doncic was able to drop 38 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists as part of a magical triple-double.

LA Clippers have enjoyed three straight home wins. In their last game, they lost on the road to Chicago Bulls 138-110 at United Center. James Harden scored 24 points, with John Collins putting up 23 and Jordan Miller contributing 12.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Clippers won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 103-88 triumph when facing the Lakers at Intuit Dome. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Lakers land seven wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers logo Lakers 26 16 0.619 116.3 116.5 -0.2 12-8 14-8 4-5 19-11 5-5 2W
Clippers logo Clippers 19 24 0.442 112.3 113.8 -1.5 11-9 8-15 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
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LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 113.4 points, 42.6 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 6.9 steals and 3.7 blocks while shooting 48.0% from the field and 75.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 113.6 points and 41.5 rebounds per contest.

Luka Doncic is averaging 29.9 points, 7.8 assists and 3.4 (40.0%) 3-pointers made, while DeAndre Ayton averages 8.8 rebounds.

LA Clippers – Last 10 Games

The Clippers have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 112.5 points, 38.9 rebounds, 23.3 assists, 8.9 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.9% from the field and 85.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 114.3 points and 43.3 rebounds.

James Harden is averaging 23.6 points and 7.7 assists, while Ivica Zubac has an average of 8.9 rebounds and Kawhi Leonard 2.5 (43.9%) 3-pointers made.

LA Lakers vs LA Clippers Prediction & Picks

Our LA Lakers vs LA Clippers betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

For this NBA matchup, our pick is Clippers to win against inferior opposition and we think that the -118 represents an attractive bet on the Moneyline.

To deliver the best possible basketball predictions, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date NBA stats available.

Key Lakers vs Clippers stats:

  • Clippers have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Clippers have won 4 of their last 5 games.
  • Clippers have won 3 consecutive games at home.
  • Lakers have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Clippers Moneyline Probability

If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 54.1% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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If you’re looking for a bet at bigger odds, then the Clippers are an option on the spread. The sportbooks have a series of lines that you can back them to cover.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kawhi Leonard Over 26.5 Points -109 BetMGM logo

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers) has averaged 31.8 points in the past 5 games at home. We are therefore going to choose a Player Points prop bet at odds of -109 which will hopefully see this him cover the line.

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Ivica Zubac Over 10.5 Rebounds -102 BetMGM logo

Ivica Zubac (Clippers) has finished with Over 10.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. There is odds of -102 available when it comes to this Player Rebounds bet and we think he’ll cover the line.

Latest Ivica Zubac Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Clippers
Totals Over 224.5
Player Points Kawhi Leonard Over 26.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Clippers on the moneyline. We’ve also gone for Over 224.5 and Kawhi Leonard (Clippers) to score Over 26.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers Lakers logo 114 - 117 Clippers logo Clippers

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Clippers to enjoy a 117-114 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.

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.

Books Predicting a Close Encounter

There’s the opportunity to back LA Clippers at -116 on the Moneyline although LA Lakers are priced up at betting odds of -102. The NBA sportsbook traders give the road team a 51% probability of success.

1 is the spread and 224.5 is the total points line. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 224.5 at -106.

Whether you are wagering in-game or pre-game, the best NBA sportsbooks let you feast on a wide range of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, and it’s great to have lots of options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Luka Doncic Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Luka Doncic is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -109 that he goes Over 32.5 points and -119 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
James Harden (Clippers)
Over 27.5
-108
Under 27.5
-120
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Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
Over 26.5
-109
Under 26.5
-119
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 22.5
-111
Under 22.5
-116
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Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 9.5
+102
Under 9.5
-132
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James Harden (Clippers)
Over 8.5
-135
Under 8.5
+105
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
-130
Under 6.5
+101
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Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
Over 3.5
+134
Under 3.5
-175
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Player Rebounds
Ivica Zubac (Clippers)
Over 10.5
-103
Under 10.5
-125
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Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-118
Under 8.5
-110
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 6.5
-147
Under 6.5
+113
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 5.5
+103
Under 5.5
-133
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Clippers Locked In at Home

The Clippers are riding three consecutive victories at Intuit Dome. They have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 games at home, putting up 114.90 points on average and giving up 106.90.

The Lakers have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games away from home, averaging 111.20 points scored and 116.50 points allowed.

The Clippers defeated the Lakers 103-88 the last time they played at Intuit Dome. Over the previous 3 head-to-head clashes at Intuit Dome, the Clippers have collected two victories, while the Lakers have one.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O224.5 U224.5
LA Clippers logo LA Clippers Home Stats 8-2 221.80 114.90 106.90 3 7
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Away Stats 5-5 227.70 111.20 116.50 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O224.5 = Games Over 224.5 Points
  • U224.5 = Games Under 224.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
LA Clippers logo LA Clippers Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 34 36.29 1138 295 33.5 8.7 3.4 7.7 0.5 1.6
Austin Reaves 23 35.3 612 144 26.6 6.3 2.7 5.2 0.2 1.0
LeBron James 25 33.18 562 174 22.5 7.0 1.6 6.0 0.7 1.0

LA Clippers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 40 35.65 1040 321 26.0 8.0 3.1 4.8 0.4 1.3
Kawhi Leonard 30 33.78 847 104 28.2 3.5 2.9 6.2 0.6 2.2
Ivica Zubac 37 31.22 546 87 14.8 2.4 - 10.8 0.9 0.4

Injuries & Suspensions

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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.

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

20 Jan NBA
Lakers 115-107 Nuggets
18 Jan NBA
Raptors 93-110 Lakers
17 Jan NBA
Lakers 116-132 Trail Blazers
15 Jan NBA
Hornets 135-117 Lakers
13 Jan NBA
Hawks 116-141 Lakers
12 Jan NBA
Lakers 112-124 Kings
09 Jan NBA
Bucks 105-101 Lakers
07 Jan NBA
Lakers 91-107 Spurs
06 Jan NBA
Lakers 111-103 Pelicans
04 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 114-120 Lakers

Previous LA Clippers Lineups

20 Jan NBA
Clippers 110-138 Bulls
19 Jan NBA
Clippers 110-106 Wizards
16 Jan NBA
Clippers 121-117 Raptors
14 Jan NBA
Wizards 105-119 Clippers
12 Jan NBA
Hornets 109-117 Clippers
10 Jan NBA
Clippers 98-92 Pistons
09 Jan NBA
Clippers 121-105 Nets
07 Jan NBA
Clippers 111-123 Knicks
05 Jan NBA
Warriors 102-103 Clippers
03 Jan NBA
Celtics 146-115 Clippers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 27 16 0.628 116.8 109.8 7 13-7 14-9 6-4 20-10 6-4 1W
Knicks 26 18 0.591 117.9 113.8 4.1 17-6 9-12 6-3 19-11 3-7 1W
Raptors 26 19 0.578 114.2 112.6 1.6 13-10 13-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 1W
76ers 23 19 0.548 116.5 115.4 1.1 11-12 12-7 8-4 18-15 5-5 1L
Nets 12 30 0.286 107.9 114.5 -6.6 6-16 6-14 3-8 9-18 2-8 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 32 10 0.762 117.2 109.9 7.3 18-4 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 4W
Cavaliers 25 20 0.556 119.1 117.1 2 14-11 11-9 7-3 17-13 6-4 1W
Bulls 21 22 0.488 117.9 120 -2.1 14-9 7-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 2W
Bucks 18 24 0.429 112.4 115.6 -3.2 9-10 9-14 5-4 14-14 5-5 1W
Pacers 10 35 0.222 109.9 118.3 -8.4 8-16 2-19 2-8 7-23 4-6 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 23 19 0.548 116.1 115.2 0.9 14-7 9-12 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Heat 23 21 0.523 119.5 118.3 1.2 15-7 8-14 3-3 12-12 4-6 1W
Hawks 20 25 0.444 117.5 119 -1.5 7-13 13-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 4L
Hornets 16 28 0.364 115.8 115.9 -0.1 7-13 9-15 4-4 11-19 5-5 1L
Wizards 10 32 0.238 112.5 123.6 -11.1 6-14 4-18 2-4 7-18 2-8 7L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 36 8 0.818 121.4 108 13.4 20-3 16-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1W
Nuggets 29 15 0.659 121.4 117 4.4 12-8 17-7 4-1 18-8 6-4 2L
Timberwolves 27 17 0.614 120.1 115 5.1 15-6 12-11 4-5 14-13 6-4 3L
Trail Blazers 22 22 0.5 116.3 118.2 -1.9 12-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 3W
Jazz 15 29 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 10-12 5-17 1-8 9-21 3-7 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 26 16 0.619 116.3 116.5 -0.2 12-8 14-8 4-5 19-11 5-5 2W
Suns 27 17 0.614 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 13-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 3W
Warriors 25 20 0.556 116.9 114 2.9 17-7 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 1L
Clippers 19 24 0.442 112.3 113.8 -1.5 11-9 8-15 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Kings 12 32 0.273 110.8 120.7 -9.9 9-15 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 30 14 0.682 117.7 112.6 5.1 16-5 14-9 7-2 17-12 5-5 1L
Rockets 26 15 0.634 117 110.5 6.5 15-3 11-12 4-4 15-14 5-5 3W
Grizzlies 18 23 0.439 115.1 116 -0.9 10-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1W
Mavericks 18 26 0.409 114.2 116.6 -2.4 13-11 5-15 3-6 10-18 6-4 3W
Pelicans 10 36 0.217 114.7 122 -7.3 7-19 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 32 10 0.762 117.2 109.9 7.3 18-4 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 4W
Celtics 27 16 0.628 116.8 109.8 7 13-7 14-9 6-4 20-10 6-4 1W
Knicks 26 18 0.591 117.9 113.8 4.1 17-6 9-12 6-3 19-11 3-7 1W
Raptors 26 19 0.578 114.2 112.6 1.6 13-10 13-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 25 20 0.556 119.1 117.1 2 14-11 11-9 7-3 17-13 6-4 1W
76ers 23 19 0.548 116.5 115.4 1.1 11-12 12-7 8-4 18-15 5-5 1L
Magic 23 19 0.548 116.1 115.2 0.9 14-7 9-12 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Heat 23 21 0.523 119.5 118.3 1.2 15-7 8-14 3-3 12-12 4-6 1W
Bulls 21 22 0.488 117.9 120 -2.1 14-9 7-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 2W
Hawks 20 25 0.444 117.5 119 -1.5 7-13 13-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 4L
Bucks 18 24 0.429 112.4 115.6 -3.2 9-10 9-14 5-4 14-14 5-5 1W
Hornets 16 28 0.364 115.8 115.9 -0.1 7-13 9-15 4-4 11-19 5-5 1L
Nets 12 30 0.286 107.9 114.5 -6.6 6-16 6-14 3-8 9-18 2-8 3L
Wizards 10 32 0.238 112.5 123.6 -11.1 6-14 4-18 2-4 7-18 2-8 7L
Pacers 10 35 0.222 109.9 118.3 -8.4 8-16 2-19 2-8 7-23 4-6 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 36 8 0.818 121.4 108 13.4 20-3 16-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1W
Spurs 30 14 0.682 117.7 112.6 5.1 16-5 14-9 7-2 17-12 5-5 1L
Nuggets 29 15 0.659 121.4 117 4.4 12-8 17-7 4-1 18-8 6-4 2L
Rockets 26 15 0.634 117 110.5 6.5 15-3 11-12 4-4 15-14 5-5 3W
Lakers 26 16 0.619 116.3 116.5 -0.2 12-8 14-8 4-5 19-11 5-5 2W
Suns 27 17 0.614 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 13-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 3W
Timberwolves 27 17 0.614 120.1 115 5.1 15-6 12-11 4-5 14-13 6-4 3L
Warriors 25 20 0.556 116.9 114 2.9 17-7 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 22 22 0.5 116.3 118.2 -1.9 12-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 3W
Clippers 19 24 0.442 112.3 113.8 -1.5 11-9 8-15 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Grizzlies 18 23 0.439 115.1 116 -0.9 10-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1W
Mavericks 18 26 0.409 114.2 116.6 -2.4 13-11 5-15 3-6 10-18 6-4 3W
Jazz 15 29 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 10-12 5-17 1-8 9-21 3-7 1W
Kings 12 32 0.273 110.8 120.7 -9.9 9-15 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 2L
Pelicans 10 36 0.217 114.7 122 -7.3 7-19 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 3L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 36 8 0.818 121.4 108 13.4 20-3 16-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1W
Pistons 32 10 0.762 117.2 109.9 7.3 18-4 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 4W
Spurs 30 14 0.682 117.7 112.6 5.1 16-5 14-9 7-2 17-12 5-5 1L
Nuggets 29 15 0.659 121.4 117 4.4 12-8 17-7 4-1 18-8 6-4 2L
Rockets 26 15 0.634 117 110.5 6.5 15-3 11-12 4-4 15-14 5-5 3W
Celtics 27 16 0.628 116.8 109.8 7 13-7 14-9 6-4 20-10 6-4 1W
Lakers 26 16 0.619 116.3 116.5 -0.2 12-8 14-8 4-5 19-11 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 27 17 0.614 120.1 115 5.1 15-6 12-11 4-5 14-13 6-4 3L
Suns 27 17 0.614 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 13-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 3W
Knicks 26 18 0.591 117.9 113.8 4.1 17-6 9-12 6-3 19-11 3-7 1W
Raptors 26 19 0.578 114.2 112.6 1.6 13-10 13-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 25 20 0.556 119.1 117.1 2 14-11 11-9 7-3 17-13 6-4 1W
Warriors 25 20 0.556 116.9 114 2.9 17-7 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 1L
Magic 23 19 0.548 116.1 115.2 0.9 14-7 9-12 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
76ers 23 19 0.548 116.5 115.4 1.1 11-12 12-7 8-4 18-15 5-5 1L
Heat 23 21 0.523 119.5 118.3 1.2 15-7 8-14 3-3 12-12 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 22 22 0.5 116.3 118.2 -1.9 12-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 3W
Bulls 21 22 0.488 117.9 120 -2.1 14-9 7-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 2W
Hawks 20 25 0.444 117.5 119 -1.5 7-13 13-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 4L
Clippers 19 24 0.442 112.3 113.8 -1.5 11-9 8-15 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Grizzlies 18 23 0.439 115.1 116 -0.9 10-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1W
Bucks 18 24 0.429 112.4 115.6 -3.2 9-10 9-14 5-4 14-14 5-5 1W
Mavericks 18 26 0.409 114.2 116.6 -2.4 13-11 5-15 3-6 10-18 6-4 3W
Hornets 16 28 0.364 115.8 115.9 -0.1 7-13 9-15 4-4 11-19 5-5 1L
Jazz 15 29 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 10-12 5-17 1-8 9-21 3-7 1W
Nets 12 30 0.286 107.9 114.5 -6.6 6-16 6-14 3-8 9-18 2-8 3L
Kings 12 32 0.273 110.8 120.7 -9.9 9-15 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 2L
Wizards 10 32 0.238 112.5 123.6 -11.1 6-14 4-18 2-4 7-18 2-8 7L
Pacers 10 35 0.222 109.9 118.3 -8.4 8-16 2-19 2-8 7-23 4-6 3L
Pelicans 10 36 0.217 114.7 122 -7.3 7-19 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 3L
  • 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