The Los Angeles Clippers (20-14) will be at the Staples Center to square off with the Los Angeles Lakers (20-15) in a Pacific Division matchup. The game can be seen on NBATV at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, December 28, 2018.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Clippers (4.5-point favorites) covered in a 127-118 win over the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers fell to the Sacramento Kings, 117-116, but did cover as 9-point underdogs. The Clippers game went 6.5 points over the projected point total of 238.5, while the Lakers game finished 0.5 points under the projected point total of 233.5.
The Clippers knocked down 19 of their 23 free throws (82.6 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.1 (above their season average of 22.5). The Lakers, on the other hand, were lights out from beyond the arc (10-25; 40.0 percent). The Lakers rallied around Lonzo Ball, who finished with 20 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Montrezl Harrell had a good game for the Clippers, contributing 22 points, nine rebounds and five blocks.
The Clippers took this series last year, winning three out of four games. In the last matchup, the Lakers won 115-100. The Lakers’ 23.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Clippers, who had a rate of 17.0. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Of the Clippers’ 34 games, 22 have finished over the projected point total. The Clippers come into the game with records of 20-14 straight up (SU) and 20-14 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike the Clippers, games featuring the Lakers tend to finish under the O/U total (61.8 percent). Moreover, the Lakers are 20-15 SU and 14-19-1 ATS.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Free Pick
NBA Prediction: SU Winner – Lakers, ATS Winner – Lakers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Lakers average 20.3 fast break points per game, which ranks second in the league. The Clippers rank 25th in fast break points allowed per game (15.3).
- The Lakers rank 11th in steals per game (8.3) while the Clippers rank 29th (5.8).
- The Lakers are 19-13 when they score above 100 points, while the Clippers are 20-9.
- The Clippers have 11 overs and 7 unders in 18 road games.
- The Lakers have 12 unders and 5 overs in 17 home games.
- The Lakers rank 16 in three pointers attempted per game (30.97142857142857) while the Clippers rank 29 (24.91176470588235).
- The Lakers rank 19 in second chance points allowed per game (13.657142857142857) while the Clippers rank 29 (15.029411764705882).
Bettings Trends:
- The Clippers are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Lakers are 2-3.
- In their last five games, the Clippers have 5 overs, while the Lakers have 4 unders and 1 over.
- During their last five games, the Clippers have scored an average of 127.6 points per game (11.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 122.0 points per game (7.3 above their season average).
- The Lakers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, up from 2.1 for the season.
