Los Angeles Clippers (27-14) vs Los Angeles Lakers (23-22)
Game Info: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Crypto.com Arena)
Betting Odds: Los Angeles Clippers -8.5 -- Over/Under: 231.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Los Angeles Lakers look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. The Los Angeles Clippers look to stay hot after winning 5 of their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers prediction.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers recently beat the Trail Blazers and Mavericks while losing to the Nets. The Los Angeles Lakers are averaging 114.8 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.6 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 24.9 points and 12.2 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 24.8 points and 7.2 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer and Austin Reaves is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Los Angeles Lakers are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Lakers are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- D'Angelo Russell ranks 19th amongst qualified players for assists per game (6.1) this season.
- Austin Reaves ranks 27th amongst qualified players for FT% (87.3%) this season.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Clippers rebounded from a loss to the Timberwolves with wins over the Thunder and Nets. The Los Angeles Clippers are averaging 117.8 points on 49.3 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 23.7 points and 6 rebounds, while Paul George is averaging 23.6 points and 5.6 rebounds. James Harden is the third double-digit scorer and Norman Powell is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Los Angeles Clippers are shooting 39.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.9 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Clippers are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Paul George ranks 1st amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (91.1%) this season.
- Kawhi Leonard ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.8%).
- The Clippers rank 2nd in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (58.5%).
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (14.3).
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.4).
Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers prediction
The Los Angeles Lakers have been a hit or miss team all season long, and now they're going to be without LeBron, which doesn't help. The Los Angeles Clippers are playing their best ball of the season, and they've covered 7 of their last 10 games. Also, the Clippers have won 8 of the last 10 games against the Lakers and have covered 7 of those games. Thick line, but it's hard to ignore the one-sided history between these LA teams, and the LeBron injury has to be factored in as well. I'll lay the chalk with the Clippers at home.
Randy’s Pick Los Angeles Clippers -8.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

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