Los Angeles Lakers (36-21) vs LA Clippers (32-26)
Game Info: Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:00 pm (crypto.com Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Los Angeles Lakers +4.5 — Over/Under: 220.5
The LA Clippers and LA Lakers meet Friday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a LA Clippers vs LA Lakers Prediction. This article will include an LA Clippers vs LA Lakers Pick.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers lost to the Pistons, beat the Bulls, and they play the Suns, Pistons, and Knicks next. The Clippers need a feel-good win after losing six of their last 10 games and being a .500 team over their last 18 games.
The LA Clippers are averaging 110.7 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 108.5 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 24.2 points and 3.6 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 21.6 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 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Mavs and Timberwolves, and they play the Pelicans, Knicks, and Celtics next. The Lakers have won four straight games and have won 16 of their last 20 games overall. The Lakers are one of the hottest and most exciting teams in the NBA.
The LA Lakers are averaging 113 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 111.6 points on 46.2 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 24.7 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 19.2 points and 4.3 rebounds. Luka Doncic is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last eight home games following a win.
- The Clippers have lost nine of their last 10 night games at Crypto.com Arena following a road win.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won seven of their last eight games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Lakers have lost four of their last five home games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a win.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 3rd in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (23.4).
- The Lakers rank 28th for second-chance points (687) this season.
- The Clippers rank 2nd in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.7).
- The Clippers rank 29th in the league for turnover percentage this season (14.1%).
LA Clippers vs LA Lakers Injury Report
The LA Lakers will be without Maxi Kleber due to a foot injury. Rui Hachimura is questionable with a knee injury he suffered against the Timberwolves.
Norman Powell is questionable for the Clippers due to a knee injury.
LA Clippers vs LA Lakers Prediction
This line is a bit strange and I feel like oddsmakers are protecting themselves from the Lakers playing last night. It wouldn’t be shocking to see LeBron or Luka pop up and listed as questionable. Otherwise, I don’t get it. The Clippers just aren’t consistent enough to be favored in a spot like this. The Lakers are as hot as any team in the league and they waxed the Clippers earlier this month, 122-97. Assuming the Lakers aren’t missing their stars, I’ll grab the points. In fact, I’d even back the Lakers on the ML.