The Los Angeles Clippers (26-27 SU, 26-27 ATS) are 4-1 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games against the Los Angeles Lakers (25-27, 22-30). The Clippers are favored to win this Los Angeles rivalry matchup and to come out on top as a successful Lakers vs Clippers prediction.
- Date/Time: February 3, 10 p.m. ET
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
- TV Coverage: TNT
- Sportsbook Lakers vs Clippers Odds: Clippers -3 | O/U 217.5
- Lakers vs Clippers Betting Matchup Report
Lakers vs Clippers Odds & Analysis
Sportsbook Odds
The Clippers opened as 3-point home favorites and appear to be the preferred Lakers vs Clippers prediction as the line has moved up to Clippers -3.5. Heavy action on the OVER has moved the total up to 220 points, up significantly from its Sportsbook line of 217.5 points. The UNDER is 3-6-1 in the last 10 games between the Lakers and Clippers.
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- Best Spread-105-110LAL+3.5-3.5LAC
- Best Moneyline+140-160LALLAC
- Best Total- --110Over220Under
Anthony Davis In, LeBron James Out
Anthony Davis had his best game since returning from his knee injury in Wednesday night’s 99-94 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, recording 30 points and 15 rebounds. Carmelo Anthony also scored 24 points as the Lakers snapped a three-game losing streak. But the win left many Lakers fans wondering what could have been as LeBron James was out with a knee injury of his own.
Inconsistency and injuries have plagued the Lakers all season long. And there doesn’t seem to be a clear path to make any significant changes to the roster ahead of the trade deadline. The Lakers are an underwhelming 5-14 SU and 9-10 ATS as an underdog this season and will need to try to convert as a Lakers vs Clippers prediction Thursday night without James in the lineup.
Clippers Staying Afloat Without Their Top Two Players
The Clippers fell short as 1-point road favorites on Monday night, losing to the Indiana Pacers 122-116. Prior to that loss, Los Angeles was 5-3 SU and 7-1 ATS over its previous eight games. That stretch included outright upsets on the road over the Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards, Orlando Magic and Charlotte Hornets.
Los Angeles returns home from its eight-game road trip on Thursday and is 3-0 SU and ATS over its last three home games. Players like Reggie Jackson (16.5 points per game), Marcus Morris (15.3 PPG) and Luke Kennard (12.1 PPG) have helped the Clippers remain competitive against the odds despite having Kawhi Leonard out for the season and Paul George out since late December with an elbow injury.
Lakers vs Clippers Pick & Insights
Lakers: Keys To Cover
With LeBron James out, the pressure falls on Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook to find some chemistry and to lead the Lakers to victory. To win as a Lakers vs Clippers prediction, Los Angeles should focus on strong defensive play as it did in its recent win over Portland.
Clippers: Keys To Cover
The Clippers have been red-hot on offense, averaging 114.4 points per game over their last five games. A similar effort Thursday will likely lead Los Angeles to becoming a winning Lakers vs Clippers pick as it will be tough for the Lakers to keep pace with James out of the lineup.
Odds Shark’s Computer Lakers vs Clippers Prediction: Clippers -3.5
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- LAL is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games vs LAC.
- LAC is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games.
- The OVER is 6-3 in LAC’s last 9 games.
