Los Angeles Lakers (37-21) vs LA Clippers (32-27)
Game Info: Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 9:30 pm (crypto.com Arena)
Betting Odds: Los Angeles Lakers -1 -- Over/Under: 220 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: Spectrum Sports Net
The LA Clippers and LA Lakers meet Sunday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a LA Clippers vs LA Lakers Prediction. This article will include a LA Clippers vs LA Lakers Pick.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers lost to the Lakers, beat the Bulls, and they play the Suns, Pistons, and Knicks next. The Clippers have lost four of their last five games and are in danger of falling out of a top-six seed.
The LA Clippers are averaging 110.8 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 108.6 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 24.2 points and 3.6 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 21.7 points and 5.9 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard is the third double-digit scorer and Ivica Zubac is grabbing 12.6 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Clippers and Timberwolves, and they play the Pelicans, Knicks, and Celtics next. The Lakers have won five straight games and have won 17 of their last 21 games overall. All of a sudden the Lakers are creeping up toward the second seed in the West.
The LA Lakers are averaging 112.8 points on 48.1 percent shooting and allowing 111.3 points on 46.1 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 24.9 points and 8.1 rebounds, while Luka Doncic is averaging 21 points and 8.6 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last nine games at Crypto.com Arena following a win.
- The Clippers have lost eight of their last nine road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last three games as road underdogs against the Lakers following a loss.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs against the Lakers following a loss.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 3rd in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (23.4).
- The Lakers rank 28th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (26.6).
- The Clippers rank 29th in the league for turnover percentage this season (14.2%).
- The Clippers rank 3rd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.1).
LA Clippers vs LA Lakers Injury Report
The LA Lakers will be without Maxi Kleber and Rui Hachimura. Austin Reaves and Jordan Goodwin are questionable.
Norman Powell are Trentyn Flowers are questionable for the Clippers.
LA Clippers vs LA Lakers Prediction
The Clippers better figure something out before they find themselves in the play-in tournament. The Lakers remain one of the hottest teams in the NBA with wins in 17 of their last 21 games. One of those wins was a couple of days ago against the Clippers. The Lakers have won three of the last four games against the Clippers and covered all three of those wins. I don’t see a reason to step in front of the Lakers, especially for a Clippers team that’s lost its way a bit over the last week. The Lakers and the small chalk feels like a steal on Sunday night.
Randy’s Pick LA Lakers -1
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
