The battle for Crypto.com Arena (as it were) is renewed on Tuesday when the Clippers and Lakers do battle once again for bragging rights as to whose house it is.
| Pointspread | -4.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -189 |
| Over / Under | o +231.5 |
| Pointspread | +4.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +157 |
| Over / Under | u +231.5 |
The rivals are coming off big wins on Sunday, both on the road against teams they desperately needed to defeat, either to leapfrog over in the standings or narrow the gap.
It’s the Clippers who are -5 favourites on the NBA odds.
Clippers vs. Lakers NBA Betting Odds
Clippers-Lakers games are always special, even in years when one club is performing well and the other less so. Who “owns this town”? Furthermore, each lineup is gifted with players that will go down as some of the best of their, or any, generation. That being said, the Lakers have seen their hopes clipped many times in recent seasons by their arena roommates. The Clippers ride a nine-game success streak versus the purple and gold. The last time LeBron James and company tasted victory over their city rivals wasn’t even in L.A. but rather in the Orlando bubble in July 2020.
As such, there isn’t even any fun in comparing wins and losses when the teams trade roles as “home” and “visitor.” The Clippers have simply won all the games for almost three years at this point. The only distinction to make is that when Kawhi-led Los Angeles unit plays as the away team, the contests are a bit tighter ( (average win by five points), whereas they tend to blow away the Lakers when playing as the home side (average win by 15 points).
Neither franchise is doing well against the spread this year. The Lakers are 21-23-2 whereas the Clippers are 23-26.
Los Angeles Clippers
Sunday’s tilt down in Texas against the Mavericks may prove to be a critical juncture when all is said and done. Dallas and L.A. rank fifth and sixth in the West, respectively. Neither are very far behind the fourth seed either, the latter which would award home-court advantage at least in the first round of the post-season.
Credit Tyronn Lue’s ensemble, who never quit even though they were in tough at halftime, down 54-49 to a team that was shooting extremely well from three, led by Tim Hardaway Jr. (5-10 on the night). L.A. buckled down in the second half, especially the final frame, which they won 33-19 thanks in large part to a tighter defensive scheme and bricks laid by the Mavs. Kawhi Leonard led his side in points with 30 and tied for the lead in rebounds with nine (Ivica Zubac equalled him). Paul George heated up the game went on as well, knocking down some key jumpers on his way to 21 points and a 112-98 Clippers win.
John Wall remains Out.
Los Angeles Lakers
There is no question that this past weekend is a candidate as one of the most successful of the season. After taking care of business in quite dramatic fashion Friday night at home to the mighty Memphis Grizzlies, the purple and gold set their sails northward to play the Trail Blazers.
Portland was one place above the visitors at tip-off, but there wasn’t much to feel comfortable about. The truth was that L.A. had effectively played catch-up in recent weeks. Even a 24-point lead at home against one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA could not get the job done. Portland started going cold in the third period, then turned to ice in the fourth. The Lakers, led by a steadfast King James, dominated the final 24 minutes by a remarkable score of 75-41. Thomas Bryant was everywhere in the second half. He knocked down threes (31 total points), played good defence, and hounded the paint for slams and rebounds (14). Dennis Schroder had a second consecutive solid outing with 24 points. Lakers win 121-112.
Anthony Davis is still Out.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Clippers vs. Lakers?
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LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
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LOS ANGELES LAKERS
115
Score Prediction
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 22 Jan 1:02pm | LAC | -5.5 -118 | O +165.5 -143 |
| Closing 25 Jan 3:04am | LAC | -4.5 -110 | O +231.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
Clippers Team Leaders
| Points |
23.89 |
| Assists |
7.82 |
| Rebounds |
10.18 |
| FG% |
72 |
| Steals |
1.45 |
| Blocks |
1.32 |
| Points |
29.53 |
| Assists |
6.94 |
| Rebounds |
12.5 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.44 |
| Blocks |
2.09 |
- Regular Season
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
23.89 |
| Assists |
7.82 |
| Rebounds |
10.18 |
| FG% |
72 |
| Steals |
1.45 |
| Blocks |
1.32 |
| Points |
29.53 |
| Assists |
6.94 |
| Rebounds |
12.5 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.44 |
| Blocks |
2.09 |
Injuries
Kawhi Leonard (SF)
Brandon Boston Jr. (PG)
Kawhi Leonard (SF)
Norman Powell (SG)
Marcus Morris Sr. (PF)
Ivica Zubac (C)
Moussa Diabate (PF)
Ivica Zubac (C)
Norman Powell (SG)
Marcus Morris Sr. (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
D'Angelo Russell (PG)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Mo Bamba (C)
Dennis Schroder (PG)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Kawhi Leonard (SF) | Prob Sun | Knee - 17 / 03 / 23 | 0-0 | 0-0 | + - |
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Leonard sat out the last contest due to a right knee injury, but it is projected that he will be active for Sunday's battle with the Trail Blazers. |
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| Brandon Boston Jr. (PG) | Out indefinitely | Tailbone - 08 / 03 / 23 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Boston Jr. is dealing with a tailbone contusion, and there is no timeline for his recovery. |
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| Kawhi Leonard (SF) | Out Fri | Rest - 03 / 03 / 23 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Leonard will not participate in Friday's contest versus the Kings as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Norman Powell (SG) | Early April | Shoulder - 03 / 03 / 23 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Powell is sidelined with a left shoulder subluxation, and he will not be available until the early part of April. |
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| Marcus Morris Sr. (PF) | Out Fri | Elbow - 02 / 03 / 23 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Morris missed the last game with a left elbow contusion, and he will not play Friday versus the Kings. |
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| Ivica Zubac (C) | Out Fri | Calf - 02 / 03 / 23 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Zubac sat out the previous game with a right calf strain, and he will not suit up Friday against the Kings. |
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| Moussa Diabate (PF) | Ques Fri | Illness - 28 / 02 / 23 | 3-4 | 3-4 | + - |
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Diabate has missed the last two games with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will be active against the Kings on Friday. |
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| Ivica Zubac (C) | Ques Tues | Calf - 23 / 02 / 23 | 4-5 | 5-4 | + - |
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Zubac has missed the previous two contests with a right calf strain, and it is uncertain if he will play on Tuesday versus the Timberwolves. |
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| Norman Powell (SG) | Out Thurs | Rest - 15 / 02 / 23 | 5-6 | 6-5 | + - |
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Powell will not be active for Thursday's matchup against the Suns as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Marcus Morris Sr. (PF) | Prob Tues | Abdominal - 14 / 02 / 23 | 5-6 | 6-5 | + - |
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Morris is nursing a stomach ailment, but he is expected to suit up Tuesday against the Warriors. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sun | Foot - 18 / 03 / 23 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is predicted he will be available against the Magic on Sunday. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 15 / 03 / 23 | 0-0 | 0-0 | + - |
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Davis missed the last contest due to a foot injury, but it is predicted that he will be available Friday against the Mavericks. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Tues | Foot - 13 / 03 / 23 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Davis has a right foot stress injury, but he is projected to lace up against the Pelicans on Tuesday. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sun | Foot - 11 / 03 / 23 | 3-2 | 1-4 | + - |
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Davis has a right foot stress injury, but he is projected to lace up against the Knicks on Sunday. |
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| D'Angelo Russell (PG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 11 / 03 / 23 | 3-2 | 1-4 | + - |
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Russell is expected to take on the Knicks on Sunday despite a right ankle sprain. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 09 / 03 / 23 | 3-2 | 1-4 | + - |
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Davis has a right foot injury, but he is projected to lace up against the Raptors on Friday. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Tues | Foot - 06 / 03 / 23 | 3-2 | 1-4 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot injury, but he is expected to suit up Tuesday versus the Grizzlies. |
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| Mo Bamba (C) | Mid April | Ankle - 05 / 03 / 23 | 3-2 | 1-4 | + - |
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Bamba is idle with a high left ankle sprain, and he is expected to remain sidelined for at least four weeks. |
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| Dennis Schroder (PG) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 02 / 03 / 23 | 4-3 | 2-4-1 | + - |
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Schroder is nursing a left ankle sprain, but it is not anticipated to impact his status against the Timberwolves on Friday. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 01 / 03 / 23 | 5-3 | 2-5-1 | + - |
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Davis missed the previous contest with a right foot injury, but he is expected to suit up Friday versus the Timberwolves. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 22 Jan 1:02pm LAC -5.5 -118 O +165.5 -143 Closing 25 Jan 3:04am LAC -4.5 -110 O +231.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
Clippers Team Leaders
Points 23.89
Assists 7.82
Rebounds 10.18
FG% 72
Steals 1.45
Blocks 1.32
Points 29.53
Assists 6.94
Rebounds 12.5
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.44
Blocks 2.09
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- Regular Season
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 23.89
Assists 7.82
Rebounds 10.18
FG% 72
Steals 1.45
Blocks 1.32
Points 29.53
Assists 6.94
Rebounds 12.5
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.44
Blocks 2.09
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Injuries
Kawhi Leonard (SF)
Prob Sun Knee - 17 / 03 / 23Brandon Boston Jr. (PG)
Out indefinitely Tailbone - 08 / 03 / 23Kawhi Leonard (SF)
Out Fri Rest - 03 / 03 / 23Norman Powell (SG)
Early April Shoulder - 03 / 03 / 23Marcus Morris Sr. (PF)
Out Fri Elbow - 02 / 03 / 23Ivica Zubac (C)
Out Fri Calf - 02 / 03 / 23Moussa Diabate (PF)
Ques Fri Illness - 28 / 02 / 23Ivica Zubac (C)
Ques Tues Calf - 23 / 02 / 23Norman Powell (SG)
Out Thurs Rest - 15 / 02 / 23Marcus Morris Sr. (PF)
Prob Tues Abdominal - 14 / 02 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sun Foot - 18 / 03 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Fri Foot - 15 / 03 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Tues Foot - 13 / 03 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sun Foot - 11 / 03 / 23D'Angelo Russell (PG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 11 / 03 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 03 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Tues Foot - 06 / 03 / 23Mo Bamba (C)
Mid April Ankle - 05 / 03 / 23Dennis Schroder (PG)
Prob Fri Ankle - 02 / 03 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Fri Foot - 01 / 03 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Kawhi Leonard (SF) Prob Sun Knee - 17 / 03 / 23 0-0 0-0 + - Leonard sat out the last contest due to a right knee injury, but it is projected that he will be active for Sunday's battle with the Trail Blazers.
Brandon Boston Jr. (PG) Out indefinitely Tailbone - 08 / 03 / 23 2-1 1-2 + - Boston Jr. is dealing with a tailbone contusion, and there is no timeline for his recovery.
Kawhi Leonard (SF) Out Fri Rest - 03 / 03 / 23 3-3 2-4 + - Leonard will not participate in Friday's contest versus the Kings as he will be given a day of rest.
Norman Powell (SG) Early April Shoulder - 03 / 03 / 23 3-3 2-4 + - Powell is sidelined with a left shoulder subluxation, and he will not be available until the early part of April.
Marcus Morris Sr. (PF) Out Fri Elbow - 02 / 03 / 23 3-3 2-4 + - Morris missed the last game with a left elbow contusion, and he will not play Friday versus the Kings.
Ivica Zubac (C) Out Fri Calf - 02 / 03 / 23 3-3 2-4 + - Zubac sat out the previous game with a right calf strain, and he will not suit up Friday against the Kings.
Moussa Diabate (PF) Ques Fri Illness - 28 / 02 / 23 3-4 3-4 + - Diabate has missed the last two games with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will be active against the Kings on Friday.
Ivica Zubac (C) Ques Tues Calf - 23 / 02 / 23 4-5 5-4 + - Zubac has missed the previous two contests with a right calf strain, and it is uncertain if he will play on Tuesday versus the Timberwolves.
Norman Powell (SG) Out Thurs Rest - 15 / 02 / 23 5-6 6-5 + - Powell will not be active for Thursday's matchup against the Suns as he will be given a day of rest.
Marcus Morris Sr. (PF) Prob Tues Abdominal - 14 / 02 / 23 5-6 6-5 + - Morris is nursing a stomach ailment, but he is expected to suit up Tuesday against the Warriors.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sun Foot - 18 / 03 / 23 1-0 1-0 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is predicted he will be available against the Magic on Sunday.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Fri Foot - 15 / 03 / 23 0-0 0-0 + - Davis missed the last contest due to a foot injury, but it is predicted that he will be available Friday against the Mavericks.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Tues Foot - 13 / 03 / 23 1-1 1-1 + - Davis has a right foot stress injury, but he is projected to lace up against the Pelicans on Tuesday.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sun Foot - 11 / 03 / 23 3-2 1-4 + - Davis has a right foot stress injury, but he is projected to lace up against the Knicks on Sunday.
D'Angelo Russell (PG) Prob Sun Ankle - 11 / 03 / 23 3-2 1-4 + - Russell is expected to take on the Knicks on Sunday despite a right ankle sprain.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 03 / 23 3-2 1-4 + - Davis has a right foot injury, but he is projected to lace up against the Raptors on Friday.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Tues Foot - 06 / 03 / 23 3-2 1-4 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot injury, but he is expected to suit up Tuesday versus the Grizzlies.
Mo Bamba (C) Mid April Ankle - 05 / 03 / 23 3-2 1-4 + - Bamba is idle with a high left ankle sprain, and he is expected to remain sidelined for at least four weeks.
Dennis Schroder (PG) Prob Fri Ankle - 02 / 03 / 23 4-3 2-4-1 + - Schroder is nursing a left ankle sprain, but it is not anticipated to impact his status against the Timberwolves on Friday.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Fri Foot - 01 / 03 / 23 5-3 2-5-1 + - Davis missed the previous contest with a right foot injury, but he is expected to suit up Friday versus the Timberwolves.