| MATCHUP | LA Clippers | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Spread | +9.5 -112 | -9.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +310 | -395 |
| Total | Over 228.5 (-110) | Under 228.5 (-110) |
| Where | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Friday, October 23, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBA League Pass | |
The LA Clippers and LA Lakers meet Friday in NBA action at the Crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Clippers vs. Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Clippers vs. Lakers Pick.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers beat the Kings, and they play the Thunder and Lakers next. The Clippers have won 9 of their last 13 games.
The LA Clippers are averaging 121 points on 52.4 percent shooting and allowing 96 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Darius Garland is averaging 30 points and 1 rebound, while Brook Lopez is averaging 17 points and 11 rebounds. Keaton Wagner is the third double-digit scorer, and Isaiah Jackson is grabbing 5 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc and 67.7 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 28.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Warriors, and they play the Jazz and Trail Blazers next. The Lakers have won 17 of their last 21 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 127 points on 56.8 percent shooting and allowing 105 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 28 points and 8 rebounds, while Walker Kessler is averaging 26 points and 9 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer, and Quentin Grimes is grabbing 2 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 88.9 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 22.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last 13 games at Crypto.com Arena following a win.
- The Clippers have lost each of their last seven games at Crypto.com Arena against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games at Crypto.com Arena following a home win.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games at Crypto.com Arena.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won 16 of their last 18 games against the Lakers following a home win.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Clippers’ last five games as road underdogs following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Lakers’ last four night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Clippers vs Lakers Injury Report
The Clippers will be without Bradley Beal, Brandon Ingram, Jordan Miller, Max Strus, and Yanic Konan Niederhauser.
The Lakers are without Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero. Jake LaRavia is questionable with an ankle sprain. Walker Kessler is available despite a finger issue.
Clippers vs Lakers Prediction
Give the Clippers credit for beating up on the Kings, but it’s the Kings. The Clippers are limited in talent, and it doesn’t help seeing Beal, Ingram, and Strus listed out. You can argue the Lakers are deeper and more talented than last season, and they looked good in their opener. I get this is a rivalry, and this is a lot of points, but there’s a serious gap in talent between these two teams. Thick number, but I don’t like this Clippers roster at all, especially with their injury report. The Lakers should have their way in this spot.