- Intracity rivals meet at the Intuit Dome on Tuesday as the Los Angeles Lakers visit the LA Clippers
- This is the Lakers first game since trading for Luka Doncic, but the Slovenian superstar remains injured
- See the Lakers vs Clippers predictions, odds, props, and injury reports for Feb. 4
The Los Angeles Lakers (28-19, 12-13 away, 24-22-1 ATS) and LA Clippers (28-21, 17-8 home, 30-19 ATS) meet at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood tonight (7:10 pm PT/10:10 pm ET) in the Lakers first game since the blockbuster trade that sent Anthony Davis and Max Christie to Dallas in exchange for Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris. With Doncic and Kleber both out, the Clippers are sizable favorites in Tuesday’s NBA odds, listed as 8.5-point home chalk.
Lakers vs Clippers Prediction
- Lakers +8.5 (-110) at bet365
- LeBron James over 42.5 points + rebounds + assists (-110) at DraftKings
The Clippers are returning from a four-game road trip that saw them bounce from Phoenix to San Antonio to Charlotte to Toronto, going 2-2 overall and ending with a 115-108 loss at the Raptors on Sunday. It’s no secret that the Clippers are one of the older teams in the league. All three of their leading scorers – Norman Powell, James Harden, and Kawhi Leonard – are 31 or older. They are just 4-6 straight-up on zero days’ rest and, while they did have Monday off, Tuesday will be their eighth game in 14 days with a lot of recent travel mixed in.
This game is technically the end of a six-game road trip for the Lakers, but they’ve been sleeping in their own beds the last two nights and haven’t played since Saturday, when they earned a hugely impressive 128-112 road win over the Knicks.
LeBron James went off for 33 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists in the win over the Knicks, while Austin Reaves added 27 and Rui Hachimura 21.
The Lakers have now won six of their last seven, allowing them to vault the Clippers for the #5 seed in the West. As the injury reports, below, evince, the Lakers have more missing bodies but the additional rest should help make up for it.
The Clippers took the first meeting between the teams this season (116-102 home) but the Lakers won three of four last year.
LAL vs LAC Injury Reports
The Lakers are in much worse shape injury-wise than the Clippers. In addition to Doncic and Kleber, Cam Reddish (3.3 PPG, 2.0 RPG) is doubtful. LeBron James (24.0 PPG, 7.6 RPG, 9.1 APG) and Gabe Vincent (5.0 PPG, 1.3 RPG, 1.3 APG) are both probable.
The only player on the Clippers’ injury report is seldom-used guard Cam Christie (1.2 PPG, 1.2 RPG in five games this season).
Lakers vs Clippers Player Props
NBA player props from DraftKings on Feb. 4. Check out SBD’s list of the top NBA betting apps.
Oddsmakers expect LeBron to carry a big scoring load again on Tuesday night, listing James with a game-high point total of 26.5. Norman Powell (24.1 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 2.2 APG) has the highest total on the Clippers’ side at 22.5 followed by James Harden (21.6 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 8.4 APG) at 21.5. Kawhi Leonard (16.4 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 2.5 APG), who’s playing his 12th game of the season tonight, at 21.5.
Clippers center Ivica Zubac (15.3 PPG, 12.7 RPG, 2.5 APG) is expected to dominate the glass with a rebound total of 12.5. No other player is over 7.5.
Best Available Lakers vs Clippers Odds
The Lakers vs Clippers spread is annoyingly consistent across sportsbooks as of Tuesday morning. The Clippers are universally listed as 8.5-point favorites with -110 odds both ways.
The moneyline shows a little more variation. The longest odds on a Lakers straight-up victory are +285 at FanDuel, while bet365 has the best moneyline price on the Clippers at -330.
The game total shows a half-point range. BetMGM is on the low end at 220.5, making it the best option for over bettors. DraftKings has the best number for under bettors, listing the total at 221.0 with -108 juice on the under.
The NBA public betting splits for the latest iteration in the Battle of LA heavily favor the over. As of 10:50 am ET, a massive 95% of game-total handle was on the over.
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The highly anticipated matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers is set to take place on February 4th, and fans are eagerly awaiting to see which team will come out on top. Both teams have been playing at a high level this season, making this game even more exciting.
In terms of predictions, it’s always tough to predict the outcome of a game between two evenly matched teams like the Lakers and Clippers. However, based on recent performances and overall team talent, many experts are giving the slight edge to the Lakers. Led by superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers have been playing some of their best basketball this season and have a strong chance of coming out victorious in this matchup.
As for the odds, the Lakers are currently favored to win the game, with most sportsbooks giving them a slight advantage over the Clippers. However, anything can happen in a game of basketball, so fans should be prepared for a close and competitive matchup.
When it comes to player props, there are several key players to keep an eye on in this game. LeBron James and Anthony Davis will likely be the focal points of the Lakers’ offense, while Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will lead the charge for the Clippers. Fans can expect these players to put up big numbers and have a significant impact on the outcome of the game.
In terms of injury updates, both teams are relatively healthy heading into this matchup. The Lakers have been dealing with some minor injuries to role players like Alex Caruso and Talen Horton-Tucker, but both are expected to be available for the game. The Clippers have also been relatively healthy, with only minor injuries to Marcus Morris and Patrick Beverley, who are both expected to play.
Overall, this Lakers vs Clippers matchup is shaping up to be an exciting and closely contested game. Fans can expect a high level of play from both teams, with plenty of star power on display. Whether you’re a Lakers fan or a Clippers fan, this game is sure to be one that you won’t want to miss.