| MATCHUP | Los Angeles Lakers | LA Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 26-16 | 19-24 |
| Spread | +1.5 -120 | -1.5 100 |
| Moneyline | -108 | -112 |
| Total | Over 222.5 (-115) | Under 222.5 (-105) |
| Where | Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA | |
| When | Thursday, January 22, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Prime Video | |
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Raptors and Nuggets, and they play the Mavs next. The Lakers have lost 5 of their last 8 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 116.3 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.5 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.5 points and 7.7 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 26.6 points and 5.2 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.8 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers beat the Wizards, lost to the Bulls, and they play the Nets next. The Clippers have won 13 of their last 16 games.
The LA Clippers are averaging 112.4 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 113.8 points on 47 percent shooting. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 28.2 points and 6.3 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 26 points and 4.8 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and John Collins is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 84.5 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last six night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last four road games against Clippers teams that held a losing record.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last six night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games following a road win.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Clippers have lost each of their last four games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Lakers have won four of their last five games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as home favorites following a loss.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last six Thursday night games against Pacific Division opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Clippers’ last four games at Intuit Dome following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Three of the Lakers’ last four road games against the Clippers following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- John Collins ranks 2nd amongst qualified Centers for 3P% (43.0%) this season.
- Kris Dunn ranks T10th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Rui Hachimura ranks 16th amongst qualified players for 3P% (42.6%) this season.
- LeBron James is one of only 16 players in the league to have recorded 10+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (82.9).
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for Q2 points per game this season (27.1).
- The Lakers rank 29th in the league for blocks per game this season (4.0).
- The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for field goal percentage this season (49.6%).
Los Angeles Lakers vs LA Clippers Injury Report
The Clippers will be without Bradley Beal, Derrick Jones Jr., and Bogdan Bogdanovic. Kawhi Leonard is questionable.
The Lakers will be without Adou Thiero and Austin Reaves.
Los Angeles Lakers vs LA Clippers Prediction
It would be nice to know the status of Kawhi before picking this game. Check the injury report for updates before betting. With that said, I’ll still lean Clippers. The Clippers are one of the hottest teams in the league over the last month, and they’ve covered 6 of their last 9 games. The Lakers go into a hole too often on the offensive side and that was a case a month ago against these Clippers, scoring 88 points on 39 percent shooting. Give me the Clippers and the small chalk.