The Los Angeles Lakers (22-17) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Clippers (23-17) on Sunday, January 19th. This game will be played at Intuit Dome in Inglewood and televised on NBA. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 9:00 ET.
Lakers vs Clippers
The Lakers Are Coming Off A Win
The Lakers improved to 22-17 on the season with a narrow 102-101 win over the Nets on Friday. Despite being favored by 9.5 points, L.A. didn’t cover the spread. The combined score of 203 points fell short of the 215.5-point total.
After leading 72-68 going into the 4th quarter, the Lakers were outscored 33-30 in the final period but managed to hold on for the win. They took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Nets 27-22, but Brooklyn made it a game by winning the 3rd and 4th quarters.
The Clippers Are Coming Off A Win
On Thursday, the Clippers improved to 23-17 with a dominant 118-89 win over the Trail Blazers in Portland. Los Angeles, favored by 7 points, covered the spread with ease. The total score of 207 points fell short of the 220.5-point O/U line.
Los Angeles took control early, leading 32-22 after the 1st quarter. They went on an 11-0 run to pull away, and by the start of the 4th quarter, they were up 86-66. The Clippers closed out the game strong, outscoring Portland 32-23 in the final period.
Lakers Offense Breakdown
Austin Reaves delivered a standout performance in the Lakers’ win over the Nets, finishing with 38 points and 4 made threes at a 50% clip. He was particularly effective in the 4th quarter, scoring 15 points. LeBron James also made a significant impact, adding 29 points and 8 assists, shooting 70.6% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 66.7% efficiency, with 10 of his points coming in the final period.
As a team, the Lakers shot 46.3% from the field and 35.3% from beyond the arc, making 12 threes in the game. Reaves and James combined for 8 of those 3-pointers, playing key roles in the Lakers’ offensive effort.
Clippers Offense Breakdown
In their win over the Trail Blazers, the Clippers shot 56.4% from the field, with Norman Powell leading the way, hitting 75% of his threes and finishing with 23 points. James Harden added 19 points, with 12 coming in the 1st quarter.
Powell also scored 9 points in the 4th, while Terance Mann added 8 of his 14 points in the final period. Derrick Jones contributed 10 of his 13 points in the 3rd quarter.
Lakers Team Defense
The Lakers’ defense held strong in their 102-101 win over the Nets, giving up just 101 points. They limited Brooklyn to 23 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, and 22 in the 2nd. The Nets did score 33 in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Lakers’ defensive effort.
Los Angeles allowed the Nets to shoot 45% from the field, including 44% from three, where Brooklyn made 17 threes. The Lakers sent the Nets to the line 13 times, where they made 10 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers grabbed 28 rebounds, allowed 12 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 7 blocks.
Clippers Team Defense
The Lakers’ defense held the Nets to 101 points, despite giving up 33 points in the 4th quarter. They allowed 23 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters and 22 in the 2nd.
Brooklyn shot 45% from the field and hit 17 threes at a 44% clip. The Lakers sent the Nets to the line 13 times, where they made 10 free throws. Los Angeles gave up 12 offensive rebounds but recorded 6 steals and 7 blocks.
Lakers vs Clippers Trends
- Across their last three road contests, Los Angeles has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 109 points per game.
- In their last ten games at home, the Clippers have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 105 points per game in these contests.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Lakers have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
- As the betting favorite, the Clippers have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.
Lakers vs Clippers Prediction
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Lakers vs. Clippers game, our recommendation is to take the Lakers at +4. Despite our model showing the Clippers winning 131-128, we like Lakers as our point-spread pick.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 214.5 and our model has the Lakers and Clippers finishing with a combined 259 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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Last updated:January 19, 2025 Clippers, Lakers