The Los Angeles Clippers invade the Crypto.com Arena to battle the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Here’s a Lakers vs Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Lakers vs Clippers Pick.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Clippers have been in a major slump as they’ve lost 10 of their last 12 games overall and they will be eager for a better result after getting routed by the Cavaliers in a 120-105 road defeat on Sunday. Ivica Zubac led the team with 33 points, 18 rebounds and four assists on 15 of 22 shooting, Kawhi Leonard added 20 points in 26 minutes of action while James Harden tallied 19 points with six assists but no other player finished in double figures in scoring.
As a team, the Clippers shot 46 percent from the field and eight of 26 from the 3-point line as they played decent basketball in the first half to trail by just seven points going into halftime. However, they couldn’t hold off the Cavaliers and never looked threatening after falling behind by 20 points.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have been in great form as they’ve won 10 of their last 12 games overall and they will be gunning for a fifth straight victory after outlasting the Jazz in a 108-106 road win on Sunday. Luka Doncic led the team with 33 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists on 10 of 24 shooting, Austin Reaves added 22 points with 10 rebounds and four assists while LeBron James chipped in with 17 points, six rebounds and eight assists.
As a team, the Lakers shot 44 percent from the field and 10 of 38 from the 3-point line as they controlled most of the contest and looked to be headed for a blowout win after taking an 11-point lead late in the fourth quarter. However, the Lakers blinked for a second and almost blew the game after the Jazz cut a 10-point lead to just one point with 41.3 seconds left in the game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Clippers have lost each of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have won each of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games at Crypto.com Arena.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last five games as underdogs against the Lakers following a loss.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last four games against Clippers teams that held a losing record.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs against the Lakers following a loss.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Clippers teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lakers’ last six home games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Clippers’ last seven games at Crypto.com Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Luka Doncic ranks 1st amongst qualified players for points per game (34.5) this season.
- Marcus Smart ranks 4th amongst qualified players for FT% (93.8%) this season.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Kawhi Leonard ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (96.9%) this season.
- Ivica Zubac has recorded the most field goal attempts without a three-point attempt (206) of any player in the league this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.7).
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.9).
- The Clippers rank 2nd in the league for free throw percentage this season (83.5%).
- The Clippers rank 29th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (83.9).
Lakers vs Clippers Prediction
The Clippers are still missing Bradley Beal and Derrick Jones Jr with Bogdan Bogdanovic listed as questionable, while the Lakers have ruled out Deandre Ayton for this one. The Clippers really haven’t been able to get anything going yet this season, and not even a big game from Zubac on Sunday was enough to stay competitive against the Cavaliers. In terms of the Lakers, it doesn’t really feel like they’re firing on all cylinders but they’ve done well to reel off 10 wins from their past 12 games.
They’re only going to get better once Doncic and James spend more time together. The Lakers were a little lucky to survive in their last game, but I don’t see them taking the Clippers lightly given their rivalry. It wouldn’t surprise me if the Clippers pulled off the upset given that this is a rivalry game, but the Lakers are clearly the team in better form. They are healthier, and they should be good enough to get the win and cover at this modest line.