The Los Angeles Lakers (28-19) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Clippers (28-21) on Tuesday, February 4th. This game will be played at Intuit Dome in Inglewood and televised on TNT. The Lakers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Clippers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Clippers. Tip-off is set for 10:00 ET.
Lakers vs Clippers
The Lakers Are Coming Off A Win
The Lakers improved to 28-19 this season with a 128-112 win over the Knicks on Saturday. Los Angeles, who were +11 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 240, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 226.5 by 13.5 points.
After a 32-32 tie in the 1st quarter, the Lakers edged ahead by taking the 2nd quarter 27-22. Although the Knicks outscored them 35-32 in the 3rd, the Lakers dominated the 4th quarter, outscoring New York 37-23 to seal the victory.
The Clippers Are Coming Off A Win
The Clippers fell to 28-21 on the season after a 115-108 road loss to the Raptors on Sunday. Los Angeles entered the game as 5.5-point favorites but couldn’t cover the spread. The total score of 223 points went over the pre-game line of 219.5.
After taking a 61-58 lead into halftime, the Clippers struggled in the 3rd quarter, being outscored 31-16. They made a push in the 4th, outscoring Toronto 31-23, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the 92-77 deficit they faced entering the final period.
Lakers Offense Breakdown
The Lakers put up 128 points in their win over the Knicks, shooting 58% from the field and hitting 19 threes at a 47.5% clip. LeBron James led the way with 33 points, 12 assists, and 11 rebounds, while Austin Reaves added 27 points, knocking down 4 threes at 57.1% shooting from deep.
Rui Hachimura contributed 21 points, connecting on 3 threes at 50% shooting. LeBron scored 13 points in the 1st quarter, while Reaves added 13 in the 3rd. Max Christie also chipped in 9 of his 15 points in the 4th quarter.
Clippers Offense Breakdown
In the Clippers’ 115-108 loss to the Raptors, James Harden led the way with 25 points, including 12 in the opening quarter. Harden’s shooting was off, hitting just 35% from the field and 22.2% from three-point range. Ivica Zubac added 18 points, with 10 coming in the 4th quarter, while Kevin Porter Jr. contributed 17 points, 5 of which came in the final period.
The Clippers struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 threes at a 32.1% clip, while shooting 46.6% overall. Kawhi Leonard finished with 14 points, and Nicolas Batum chipped in 11, scoring 6 in the 3rd quarter and 5 more in the 4th.
Lakers Team Defense
Despite a rough 3rd quarter where they allowed 35 points, the Lakers’ defense tightened up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up just 22 and 23 points, respectively, to secure a 128-112 win over the Knicks. Los Angeles limited New York to 10 made threes on 35% shooting from beyond the arc.
The Lakers sent the Knicks to the line 19 times, where they hit 14 free throws. Los Angeles grabbed 34 defensive rebounds but allowed 16 offensive boards. They also contributed 9 steals and 4 blocks in the game.
Clippers Team Defense
The Lakers tightened up defensively in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 22 and 23 points, respectively, to help secure a 128-112 win over the Knicks. Overall, they gave up 112 points on 46% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Lakers held the Knicks to 10 made threes on 35% shooting. They also sent New York to the free-throw line 19 times, where the Knicks converted 14. Defensively, the Lakers recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.
Lakers vs Clippers Trends
- The Lakers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last road games and 4-1 straight-up.
- Through their last five home games, Los Angeles has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 3-2 while averaging 115 points per game.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Lakers have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 7-3 straight up.
Lakers vs Clippers Prediction
We’re calling a win for the Clippers, with a final score of 130-97, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Clippers at -8.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 220, and our model projects the Lakers and Clippers to reach a combined total of 227 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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Last updated:February 4, 2025 Clippers, Lakers