Los Angeles Lakers vs LA Clippers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 25/11/2025, 07:01  by Thobelani Moyo | Modified on 25/11/2025 at 07:13 in NBA Predictions

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers are set to battle it out at Crypto.com Arena in an NBA Cup group stage game. The Lakers are in third place in the Western Conference table, while the Clippers are in 11th. Here's our match prediction. 

The Los Angeles Lakers come into this match off the back of a narrow 108-106 away victory against the Utah Jazz. That result marked their fourth consecutive win.

Luka Doncic was the best player on the court, leading the team with a game-high 33 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out eight assists. Austin Reaves contributed 22 points and grabbed ten rebounds. 

Regarding their performance in the NBA Cup group stage, the Lakers have won two consecutive matches, including their last meeting against the New Orleans Pelicans, which ended in a 118-104 away victory. 

The Los Angeles Clippers have made a disastrous start to the season and sit just outside the play-in tournament spot. 

The Clippers' most recent match was against the Cleveland Cavaliers and, as expected, lost 120-105 on the road. That marked their fourth defeat in five matches.

The Clippers are playing in their third NBA Cup group stage game. It has been a convincing start, winning two consecutive matches. Their last match against the Dallas Mavericks ended in overtime. In the end, they triumphed 133-127 on the road.