LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
by Joseph King | in NBA Prediction
A local rivalry in sunny California sees the Los Angeles Lakers facing off against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Crypto.com Arena for this NBA clash. The disastrous start to the 2022/23 campaign continues for the Lakers, whose most recent defeat to the Utah Jazz has them sitting at a 2-8 record and second from bottom in the Western Conference. The other half of LA sees the Clippers holding the seventh seed with a 6-5 record following a narrow win over the Cavs. Despite both teams underwhelming records, there is always a great deal of interest when these two teams face off.
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LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers's standings in the NBA
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LA Clippers - Los Angeles Lakers: Form Analysis
The Lakers are coming off a disappointing defensive display after giving up 139 points to the surprise Utah Jazz in their most recent loss. They were without LeBron James in that game however and they did get good production from Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook, who chipped in with 29 and 22 points, respectively. The problem for the Lakers is there is very little depth in this team and when they are playing well defensively, they simply cannot score enough to win a shootout. The Clippers, on the other hand, are one of the NBA’s better defensive sides. They’ve also been in a good groove as of late as head coach Ty Lue has his squad playing well, winning four of their last five.
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LA Clippers & Los Angeles Lakers Squad Analysis
LeBron is listed as probable for this game and is expected to return to the action after missing out on the loss to the Jazz. The Clippers have only seen two appearances this season from superstar Kawhi Leonard after the 5-time all-star missed significant time with an ACL injury. While he’s not expected to suit up for this clash, the Clippers have more than enough firepower to get by in his absence, especially with the form that Paul George is in at the moment. George is averaging 25 points per game through 10 games so far this season, the second highest mark in his career.
LA Clippers - Los Angeles Lakers Key Points
- The Clippers rank seventh in opponent points per game at 107.5 and seventh in defensive efficiency, while the Lakers rank 24th at 116.3 points allowed and 17th in defensive efficiency.
- The Lakers are 2-8 against the spread which includes a 2-6 ATS record as the underdog.
- The under is 9-2 this season in Clippers games, reinforcing their status as a top defensive side.
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Our LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
We’re going to back under 221.5 points as our bet for this game. The Lakers have shown flashes of being a very good defensive side this season but have struggled with consistency on that side of the ball. After giving up 139 points in their last outing, expect a more intense and an improved showing from the team defensively. The Clippers have been one of the best teams to bet the under with this season and should bring their usual intensity to the defensive side. The Lakers will need an above average shooting night if they are to steal a win as the underdogs here.
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