Los Angeles Lakers (18-19) vs Los Angeles Clippers (22-12)
Game Info: Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 9:30 pm (Crypto.com Arena)
Betting Odds: Los Angeles Lakers +4 -- Over/Under: 232 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Los Angeles Clippers are riding a 5-game winning streak. The Los Angeles Lakers have lost 4 straight games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Los Angeles Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers prediction.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Clippers beat the Hornets, Grizzlies, Heat, Suns, and Pelicans during this streak. The Los Angeles Clippers are averaging 117 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 111.7 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 24.4 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Paul George is averaging 23.2 points and 5.6 rebounds. James Harden is the third double-digit scorer and Norman Powell is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Los Angeles Clippers are shooting 38.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.9 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Clippers are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Paul George ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FT% (92.3%) this season.
- Ivica Zubac ranks 1st in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (64.7%) this season.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Timberwolves, Pelicans, Heat, and Grizzlies during this streak. The Los Angeles Lakers are averaging 113.7 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 114.9 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 25.3 points and 12.3 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 25.2 points and 7.3 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and D’Angelo Russell is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Los Angeles Lakers are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Lakers are allowing 38.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Taurean Prince ranks 20th amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made Per Game (2.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (14.4).
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.4).
- The Clippers rank 2nd in the league for three-point percentage this season (38.6%).
- The Clippers rank 3rd in the league for H1 win percentage this season (64.7%).
Los Angeles Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers prediction
I'm surprised this line is only four points, to be honest with you. The Los Angeles Lakers have been a mess since winning the tournament, and it's to the point where LeBron is saying publicly the team sucks. The Los Angeles Clippers are probably the hottest team in the league right now, and they've already owned the Lakers over the years, winning 9 of the last 10 meetings. I want nothing to do with the Lakers, and I have no interest in stepping in front of the Clippers. I'll lay the points.
Randy’s Pick Los Angeles Clippers -4
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
