The Los Angeles Lakers (26-25) will be at the Staples Center to go head-to-head with the Los Angeles Clippers (28-23) in a Pacific Division matchup. The game starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Clippers (6.5-point favorites) were defeated by the Atlanta Hawks, 123-118, while the Lakers (7.5-point underdogs) fell to the Philadelphia 76ers, 121-105. The Clippers game finished 7 points over the projected point total of 234, while the Lakers game went 4.5 points under the projected point total of 230.5.
The Lakers had an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.4 (above their season average of 22.5), while the Clippers did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (26-28; 92.9 percent). Tobias Harris played well for the Clippers with 30 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Meanwhile, the Lakers received a boost from Brandon Ingram, who put up 36 points, five rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this season, Williams led the Clippers to a 118-107 victory. He scored a game-high 36 points. The Clippers covered as 7-point favorites and the two teams combined to put up 225 points, which was just under the projected point total of 229. The Clippers had a better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 14.2). The Lakers, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (14.8 vs. 14.3).
Of the Lakers’ 51 games, 32 have finished under the total. The Lakers head into the game with records of 26-25 straight up (SU) and 21-28-2 against the spread (ATS).
In opposition of the Lakers, Clippers games have finished over the total 51.0 percent of the time. Additionally, the Clippers are 28-23 SU and 28-23 ATS.
The Lakers’ Ingram has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 18 points,4.6 assists per game. Meanwhile, Lou Williams has averaged 19 points,7.2 assists,5.6 rebounds during that same time frame for the Clippers.
Lakers at Clippers ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Clippers, ATS Winner – Clippers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Lakers rank seventh in blocks per game (5.6) while the Clippers rank 29th in blocks allowed per game (6.1).
- The Lakers average 47.3 rebounds per game, which ranks fifth in the league. The Clippers rank 24th in rebounds allowed per game (45.8).
- The Lakers are 25-20 when they reach the century mark, while the Clippers are 28-16.
- The Lakers have 12 unders and 11 overs in 23 road games.
- The Clippers have 15 overs, 10 unders and 1 push in 26 home games.
- The Lakers rank 18th in three pointers attempted per game (30.5) while the Clippers rank 29th (24.9).
- The Clippers rank 17th in second chance points per game (13.3) while the Lakers rank 23rd in second chance points allowed per game (14.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Clippers are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Lakers are 2-3.
- In their last five games, the Clippers have 4 unders and 1 over, while the Lakers have 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Clippers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, up from 0.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Lakers have scored an average of 114.2 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 122.2 points per game (10.3 above their season average).
