Los Angeles Lakers vs LA Clippers Prediction & Picks - NBA
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The LA Clippers will try to take advantage of a generous +9.5-point cushion against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday.
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The Los Angeles Lakers routed the Golden State Warriors 127-105 in their season opener. Luka Doncic shook off a rough start to finish with 28 points and 7 assists. New big man Walker Kessler had a big debut with 26 points and 9 rebounds, while Austin Reaves added 23 points and 6 assists.
The Los Angeles Clippers are also off to a winning start. Playing for the first time in six years without Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers leaned on their All-Star guard Darius Garland to beat the Sacramento Kings 121-96. Garland finished with 30 points and 4 assists, and Brook Lopez added 17 off the bench.
The Matchup: The Lakers have won 6 of their last 10 meetings with the Clippers.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs LA Clippers Form
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Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers Latest Matches
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Los Angeles Lakers against LA Clippers : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
A. Reaves
Z. Williams
K. Dunn
D. Garland
D. Jones Jr.
R. Hachimura
I. Jackson
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B. James
J. Hardy
Q. Grimes
C. Manon
D. Knecht
K. Looney
J. Vanderbilt
J. LaRavia
J. Pickett
K. Sanders
C. Christie
K. Wagler
J. Miller
N. Martinelli
Los Angeles Lakers - LA Clippers Key Points
- The Lakers are 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games.
- The Lakers are 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games vs. the Clippers.
- The Clippers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games against teams with a winning home record.
- The Clippers have added former Lakers Rui Hachimura to their lineup.
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Our Los Angeles Lakers vs LA Clippers Prediction
The Difference Maker: This might be a different Clippers team, but it's still loaded with offensive talent from top to bottom. Rui Hachimura's addition cushioned the impact of Kawhi Leonard’s departure, but Garland seems to have found his groove now that he’s the ballclub's primary offensive option.
What to Expect: The Lakers are the favorites to win, but a +9.5-point head start should let the Clippers cover the spread. Garland and Hachimura are expected to lead the charge for the Clippers, who still boast one of the league's deepest benches. Moreover, the Clippers could throw a gauntlet of athletic wingmen to contain the Lakers’ main facilitator, Luka Doncic.
Fearless Forecast: The Lakers win 124-118
Our betting prediction for the Los Angeles Clippers vs. the Los Angeles Lakers: The Clippers +9.5 points
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