Lakers vs Clippers Prediction NBA Picks 2/28/24

Los Angeles Clippers (37-19) vs Los Angeles Lakers (32-28)

Game Info: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Crypto.com Arena)

Betting Odds: Los Angeles Clippers -3.5 -- Over/Under: 236.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Los Angeles Lakers look for a win after winning 7 of their last 10 games. The Los Angeles Clippers look for a win after splitting their last 8 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 Spurs while losing to the Warriors and Suns. The Los Angeles Lakers are averaging 116.9 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 117.4 points on 47.1 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 25 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Anthony Davis is averaging 24.9 points and 12.3 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer and Austin Reaves is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Los Angeles Lakers are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Lakers are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.

Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Clippers recently beat the Grizzlies while losing to the Thunder and Kings. The Los Angeles Clippers are averaging 117.6 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 23.9 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Paul George is averaging 22.1 points and 5.3 rebounds. James Harden is the third double-digit scorer and Norman Powell is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Los Angeles Clippers are shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 81.9 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Clippers are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.

Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts

  • Norman Powell ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for 3P% (45.6%) this season.
  • Ivica Zubac ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for FG% (65.5%) this season.

Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts

  • D'Angelo Russell ranks 16th amongst qualified players for assists per game (6.4) this season.
  • Austin Reaves ranks 27th amongst qualified players for FT% (86.5%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Clippers rank 2nd in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.3%).
  • The Clippers are one of three teams to rank in the top-10 for both field goal percentage and free throw percentage this season.
  • The Lakers rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.2).
  • The Lakers rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.8).

Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers prediction

The Los Angeles Lakers have won 2 of the last 3 meetings against the Clippers, and they'll have their chances here, considering the Clips won't have PG13. However, the Clippers have owned the Lakers over the years, which includes wins in 8 of the last 10 meetings. The Clippers have also been far and away more consistent overall this season, and aren't a team I'm excited to fade in the small favorite role. The Lakers have some showing and proving to do if we're being honest. Give me the Clippers and the small chalk.

Randy’s Pick Los Angeles Clippers -3.5

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