The Lakers look to halt a four-game losing streak that has bounced them from the playoff picture in the Western Conference when they host local rivals the LA Clippers on Sunday.
The Lakers are reeling in the wake of Friday’s 127-113 loss to Memphis that marked their third straight defeat by double-digit margins, and leaves them lagging in 11th place in the conference standings, a half-game back of 10th-place Golden State. Conversely, the Clippers now enjoy a five-game straight up win streak after rolling to a 111-95 win in New Orleans on Friday, and have emerged as one of the hottest teams in the NBA while winning 19 of their past 24.
The Clippers sport strengthen -115 odds of covering as 4.5-point favourites on the NBA Sunday odds, and the total is pegged at 231.5.
Clippers vs. Lakers NBA Betting Odds
The Clippers have been dominant at times during their current extended run of success. LA has claimed victory by an average margin of 12.4 points during their current win streak, and with 12 of the victories on their current 14-2 SU run coming by at least nine points, the Clippers have covered in 12 of their past 14 contests. While Sunday is technically a road game for the Clippers, it is tough to ignore their record at Crypto.com Arena, where they have gone 14-5 SU. However, they dropped a 130-125 decision when they faced the Lakers as the road team on November 1, snapping a 11-game SU win head-to-head win streak, 10-1 ATS.
The Lakers’ struggles at both ends of the court continued in Friday’s loss to the Grizzlies. The Los Angeles offence sputtered during the second and fourth quarters while the defence struggled to contain a Grizzlies attack that converted 53.7% from the field and scored 69 points after recess. The Lakers have now mustered just 106 points per game during their current 0-4 swoon, and have allowed at least 124 points five times while losing 10 of 13. Los Angeles has also lost four of five at home over that stretch, and not sport a dismal 6-13 SU home record.
Los Angeles Clippers
Paul George has emerged as a model of consistency during the Clippers’ resurgence this season. The veteran big man led the club in scoring for the fourth times in six games while dropping 24 points along with seven rebounds on Friday night, and has scored at least 20 13 times while averaging 23 points in the past 14 games. George has also pulled down seven boards in three of his past four outings, and is worth a look on the NBA Player Props as a -140 bet to record OVER 28.5 points+rebounds on Sunday night.
Los Angeles Lakers
Friday’s loss to the Grizzlies sparked a furious response from LeBron James, who is quickly growing frustrated with the lacklustre play from this team. The King has held up his end of the bargain, averaging 28.5 points per game over his past four outings, capped by a game-high 32-point performance on Friday. Anthony Davis chipped in with 31 points, but failed to record a double-double for the third time in eight games. Austin Reaves contributed 19 points and a career-high 12 assists, but the remainder of the Lakers lineup chipped in just 31 total points. Taurean Prince and Cam Reddish have particularly struggled, combining to score just 31 total points in the past four games in which they both started.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Clippers vs. Lakers?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 7 Jan 3:06am | LAL | -3.5 -110 | O +230.5 -115 |
| Closing 8 Jan 4:40am | LAL | -1.5 +105 | O +213.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Clippers Team Leaders
| Points |
23.72 |
| Assists |
8.53 |
| Rebounds |
9.21 |
| FG% |
64.9 |
| Steals |
1.63 |
| Blocks |
1.22 |
| Points |
25.66 |
| Assists |
8.3 |
| Rebounds |
12.64 |
| FG% |
72 |
| Steals |
1.25 |
| Blocks |
2.34 |
| Points |
21.17 |
| Assists |
8 |
| Rebounds |
9.33 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
1 |
| Points |
27.8 |
| Assists |
8.8 |
| Rebounds |
15.6 |
| FG% |
63.4 |
| Steals |
2.4 |
| Blocks |
1.6 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
23.72 |
| Assists |
8.53 |
| Rebounds |
9.21 |
| FG% |
64.9 |
| Steals |
1.63 |
| Blocks |
1.22 |
| Points |
25.66 |
| Assists |
8.3 |
| Rebounds |
12.64 |
| FG% |
72 |
| Steals |
1.25 |
| Blocks |
2.34 |
| Points |
21.17 |
| Assists |
8 |
| Rebounds |
9.33 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
1 |
| Points |
27.8 |
| Assists |
8.8 |
| Rebounds |
15.6 |
| FG% |
63.4 |
| Steals |
2.4 |
| Blocks |
1.6 |
Injuries
Terance Mann (SG)
Russell Westbrook (PG)
James Harden (SG)
Moussa Diabate (PF)
Russell Westbrook (PG)
Ivica Zubac (C)
Jordan Miller (SG)
James Harden (SG)
James Harden (SG)
Daniel Theis (PF)
Cam Reddish (SF)
Cam Reddish (SF)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Jaxson Hayes (C)
D'Angelo Russell (PG)
Taurean Prince (SF)
Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG)
Cam Reddish (SF)
Cam Reddish (SF)
Cam Reddish (SF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Terance Mann (SG) | prob Fri | Leg - 02 / 05 / 24 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Mann is nursing a right lower-leg contusion, but it is projected that he will be active prior to Friday's showdown verses the Mavericks. |
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| Russell Westbrook (PG) | Out Sun | Rest - 14 / 04 / 24 | 2-5 | 2-5 | + - |
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Westbrook will not dress for Sunday's clash versus the Rockets as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| James Harden (SG) | Prob Sun | Knee - 13 / 04 / 24 | 2-6 | 3-5 | + - |
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Harden is tending to right knee soreness, but it is expected that he will play against the Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Moussa Diabate (PF) | Prob Fri | Hand - 10 / 04 / 24 | 3-7 | 4-6 | + - |
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Diabate missed the last game managing a hand injury, but he is likely to take on the Jazz on Friday. |
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| Russell Westbrook (PG) | Prob Fri | Hand - 10 / 04 / 24 | 3-7 | 4-6 | + - |
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Westbrook missed the last game due to a left hand contusion, but he is expected to partake in Friday's showdown with the Jazz. |
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| Ivica Zubac (C) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 10 / 04 / 24 | 3-7 | 4-6 | + - |
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Zubac is dealing with left ankle inflammation, but it is anticipated that he will be available for Wednesday's matchup with the Suns. |
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| Jordan Miller (SG) | Prob Fri | Thumb - 10 / 04 / 24 | 3-7 | 4-6 | + - |
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Miller was absent from the last match with a thumb ailment, but it is anticipated that he will be a participant in Friday's showdown versus the Jazz. |
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| James Harden (SG) | Prob Fri | Foot - 09 / 04 / 24 | 3-7 | 4-6 | + - |
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Harden has missed the last two games due to right foot soreness, but it is projected that he will lace up on Friday against the Jazz. |
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| James Harden (SG) | Prob Sun | Foot - 07 / 04 / 24 | 4-7 | 5-6 | + - |
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Harden is bothered by right foot soreness, but it is expected that he will be in Sunday's lineup versus the Cavaliers. |
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| Daniel Theis (PF) | Ques Wed | Thumb - 07 / 04 / 24 | 4-7 | 5-6 | + - |
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Theis has missed the last two games with a left thumb sprain, and it is undetermined if he will take the floor against the Suns on Wednesday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Cam Reddish (SF) | Out Mon | Ankle - 16 / 04 / 24 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Reddish is hampered by a right ankle sprain, and he will not suit up against the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Cam Reddish (SF) | Prob Wed | Personal - 01 / 04 / 24 | 6-6 | 7-5 | + - |
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Reddish was absent from the last match while tending to a personal matter, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Wednesday's showdown versus the Wizards. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Prob Wed | Knee - 01 / 04 / 24 | 6-6 | 7-5 | + - |
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Vincent missed the previous contest with a left knee injury, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Wizards on Wednesday. |
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| Jaxson Hayes (C) | Prob Tues | Calf - 31 / 03 / 24 | 6-7 | 7-6 | + - |
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Hayes missed the last game with a left calf contusion, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Tuesday's clash with the Raptors. |
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| D'Angelo Russell (PG) | Prob Tues | Illness - 24 / 03 / 24 | 9-8 | 10-7 | + - |
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Russell missed the last game ailing from an illness, but it is anticipated that he will take the court against the Bucks on Tuesday. |
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| Taurean Prince (SF) | Prob Sun | Personal - 22 / 03 / 24 | 10-8 | 11-7 | + - |
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Prince missed the last contest due to a personal matter, but it is expected that he will suit up against the Pacers on Sunday. |
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| Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG) | Out indefinitely | Back - 21 / 03 / 24 | 10-8 | 11-7 | + - |
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Hood-Schifino is idle after undergoing a lumbar microdiscectomy procedure, and the severity of the ailment is unknown. |
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| Cam Reddish (SF) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 10 / 03 / 24 | 12-10 | 14-8 | + - |
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Reddish has been absent the previous four games due to a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will take the floor against the 76ers on Friday. |
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| Cam Reddish (SF) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 07 / 03 / 24 | 13-11 | 15-9 | + - |
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Reddish is expected to lace up for Friday's matchup with the Bucks despite a right ankle sprain. |
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| Cam Reddish (SF) | Ques Fri | Ankle - 05 / 03 / 24 | 13-12 | 16-9 | + - |
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Reddish missed the last game nursing a right ankle sprain, and it is yet to be determined if he will take the court Friday against the Bucks. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 7 Jan 3:06am LAL -3.5 -110 O +230.5 -115 Closing 8 Jan 4:40am LAL -1.5 +105 O +213.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Clippers Team Leaders
Points 23.72
Assists 8.53
Rebounds 9.21
FG% 64.9
Steals 1.63
Blocks 1.22
Points 25.66
Assists 8.3
Rebounds 12.64
FG% 72
Steals 1.25
Blocks 2.34
Points 21.17
Assists 8
Rebounds 9.33
FG% 100
Steals 2
Blocks 1
Points 27.8
Assists 8.8
Rebounds 15.6
FG% 63.4
Steals 2.4
Blocks 1.6
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 23.72
Assists 8.53
Rebounds 9.21
FG% 64.9
Steals 1.63
Blocks 1.22
Points 25.66
Assists 8.3
Rebounds 12.64
FG% 72
Steals 1.25
Blocks 2.34
Points 21.17
Assists 8
Rebounds 9.33
FG% 100
Steals 2
Blocks 1
Points 27.8
Assists 8.8
Rebounds 15.6
FG% 63.4
Steals 2.4
Blocks 1.6
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Injuries
Terance Mann (SG)
prob Fri Leg - 02 / 05 / 24Russell Westbrook (PG)
Out Sun Rest - 14 / 04 / 24James Harden (SG)
Prob Sun Knee - 13 / 04 / 24Moussa Diabate (PF)
Prob Fri Hand - 10 / 04 / 24Russell Westbrook (PG)
Prob Fri Hand - 10 / 04 / 24Ivica Zubac (C)
Prob Wed Ankle - 10 / 04 / 24Jordan Miller (SG)
Prob Fri Thumb - 10 / 04 / 24James Harden (SG)
Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 04 / 24James Harden (SG)
Prob Sun Foot - 07 / 04 / 24Daniel Theis (PF)
Ques Wed Thumb - 07 / 04 / 24Cam Reddish (SF)
Out Mon Ankle - 16 / 04 / 24Cam Reddish (SF)
Prob Wed Personal - 01 / 04 / 24Gabe Vincent (SG)
Prob Wed Knee - 01 / 04 / 24Jaxson Hayes (C)
Prob Tues Calf - 31 / 03 / 24D'Angelo Russell (PG)
Prob Tues Illness - 24 / 03 / 24Taurean Prince (SF)
Prob Sun Personal - 22 / 03 / 24Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG)
Out indefinitely Back - 21 / 03 / 24Cam Reddish (SF)
Prob Fri Ankle - 10 / 03 / 24Cam Reddish (SF)
Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 03 / 24Cam Reddish (SF)
Ques Fri Ankle - 05 / 03 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Terance Mann (SG) prob Fri Leg - 02 / 05 / 24 1-1 2-0 + - Mann is nursing a right lower-leg contusion, but it is projected that he will be active prior to Friday's showdown verses the Mavericks.
Russell Westbrook (PG) Out Sun Rest - 14 / 04 / 24 2-5 2-5 + - Westbrook will not dress for Sunday's clash versus the Rockets as he will receive a day of rest.
James Harden (SG) Prob Sun Knee - 13 / 04 / 24 2-6 3-5 + - Harden is tending to right knee soreness, but it is expected that he will play against the Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Moussa Diabate (PF) Prob Fri Hand - 10 / 04 / 24 3-7 4-6 + - Diabate missed the last game managing a hand injury, but he is likely to take on the Jazz on Friday.
Russell Westbrook (PG) Prob Fri Hand - 10 / 04 / 24 3-7 4-6 + - Westbrook missed the last game due to a left hand contusion, but he is expected to partake in Friday's showdown with the Jazz.
Ivica Zubac (C) Prob Wed Ankle - 10 / 04 / 24 3-7 4-6 + - Zubac is dealing with left ankle inflammation, but it is anticipated that he will be available for Wednesday's matchup with the Suns.
Jordan Miller (SG) Prob Fri Thumb - 10 / 04 / 24 3-7 4-6 + - Miller was absent from the last match with a thumb ailment, but it is anticipated that he will be a participant in Friday's showdown versus the Jazz.
James Harden (SG) Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 04 / 24 3-7 4-6 + - Harden has missed the last two games due to right foot soreness, but it is projected that he will lace up on Friday against the Jazz.
James Harden (SG) Prob Sun Foot - 07 / 04 / 24 4-7 5-6 + - Harden is bothered by right foot soreness, but it is expected that he will be in Sunday's lineup versus the Cavaliers.
Daniel Theis (PF) Ques Wed Thumb - 07 / 04 / 24 4-7 5-6 + - Theis has missed the last two games with a left thumb sprain, and it is undetermined if he will take the floor against the Suns on Wednesday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Cam Reddish (SF) Out Mon Ankle - 16 / 04 / 24 3-2 2-3 + - Reddish is hampered by a right ankle sprain, and he will not suit up against the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round.
Cam Reddish (SF) Prob Wed Personal - 01 / 04 / 24 6-6 7-5 + - Reddish was absent from the last match while tending to a personal matter, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Wednesday's showdown versus the Wizards.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Prob Wed Knee - 01 / 04 / 24 6-6 7-5 + - Vincent missed the previous contest with a left knee injury, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Wizards on Wednesday.
Jaxson Hayes (C) Prob Tues Calf - 31 / 03 / 24 6-7 7-6 + - Hayes missed the last game with a left calf contusion, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Tuesday's clash with the Raptors.
D'Angelo Russell (PG) Prob Tues Illness - 24 / 03 / 24 9-8 10-7 + - Russell missed the last game ailing from an illness, but it is anticipated that he will take the court against the Bucks on Tuesday.
Taurean Prince (SF) Prob Sun Personal - 22 / 03 / 24 10-8 11-7 + - Prince missed the last contest due to a personal matter, but it is expected that he will suit up against the Pacers on Sunday.
Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG) Out indefinitely Back - 21 / 03 / 24 10-8 11-7 + - Hood-Schifino is idle after undergoing a lumbar microdiscectomy procedure, and the severity of the ailment is unknown.
Cam Reddish (SF) Prob Fri Ankle - 10 / 03 / 24 12-10 14-8 + - Reddish has been absent the previous four games due to a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will take the floor against the 76ers on Friday.
Cam Reddish (SF) Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 03 / 24 13-11 15-9 + - Reddish is expected to lace up for Friday's matchup with the Bucks despite a right ankle sprain.
Cam Reddish (SF) Ques Fri Ankle - 05 / 03 / 24 13-12 16-9 + - Reddish missed the last game nursing a right ankle sprain, and it is yet to be determined if he will take the court Friday against the Bucks.