It’s a Battle of L.A. weekend in the NBA, with the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers battling twice in the next three days with the first bout going down Friday.
| Pointspread | +1.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +105 |
| Over / Under | o +219.5 |
| Pointspread | -1.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -125 |
| Over / Under | u +219.5 |
The two-game weekend series marks a crucial stretch for each L.A. club. For the Clippers, a 2-0 sweep could get them into range of catching the Lakers and several of the other top five teams in the West — not to mention give the Clippers some breathing room from the play-in teams gaining steam. A 111-102 win last night against Minnesota has the Lakers on a four-game win streak A pair of wins this weekend could solidify their top-five spot in the West and then some.
Tip-off at Crypto.com Arena gets going at 10 p.m. EST with the Clippers opening as a 3.5-point favourite on the spread and the total at 220.5 on the NBA odds.
Clippers vs. Lakers NBA Betting Odds
The Clippers have come out on top in 13 of their last 17 meetings with the Lakers. It’s been difficult for the Lakers to even cover against the Clippers; in these teams last 14 meetings the Lakers are 2-12 ATS. But the recent trends are more in favour of the Lakers, who are 9-1 outright in their last 10 home outings. The Clippers have not covered in five straight games too.
Nine of the last 12 Clippers games have finished over the total, but the under has hit in five straight Lakers games. Since the All-Star break, none of the Lakers five opponents have gone over 102 points. The Clippers have put 120 points in four of their last seven outings.
Los Angeles Clippers
Albeit both of this weekend’s game acting as road games for the Clippers, they are returning home after a tough five-game road stretch. The 2-3 trip ended on a high note for the Clippers though, as they most recently won 122-117 against Chicago. Kawhi Leonard returned to the Clippers lineup after a two-game absence (foot) and dropped 17 points and eight rebounds. James Harden led the way with 30 points, leading the Clippers in scoring for their third straight game. The Clippers remain a bottom-10 scoring team with just over 110 points per contest.
Kawhi will be available for the Clippers Friday, which naturally is good news. The Clippers are 11-6 with Leonard in the lineup this season but the flip side of the good news is he’s only played in 17 of their 58 contests. Norman Powell (knee) has been upgraded to questionable for Friday.
Los Angeles Lakers
The LeBron James and Luka Doncic show in L.A. keeps chugging along. LeBron led the way last night with a game-high 33 points and 17 rebounds, the latter trying a season-high for James. Doncic notched 21 points in the win and recorded a double-double with 13 rebounds. The Lakers are 4-2 with Doncic in the lineup, and 14-3 overall since January 21.
LeBron’s made some more history over this run for the Lakers too, becoming the first player in NBA history to record five-straight games of 25-plus points at the age of 40. This Lakers team still runs through James, but with Doncic as another number one option… the sky is the limit.
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 28 Feb 6:07am | - | - | O +221.5 -110 |
| Closing 1 Mar 5:14am | - | - | O +215.5 -145 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Clippers Team Leaders
| Points |
22.81 |
| Assists |
8.7 |
| Rebounds |
12.63 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.73 |
| Blocks |
1.13 |
| Points |
28.18 |
| Assists |
8.21 |
| Rebounds |
11.88 |
| FG% |
72.2 |
| Steals |
1.61 |
| Blocks |
2.14 |
| Points |
26.5 |
| Assists |
9.5 |
| Rebounds |
11.5 |
| FG% |
64.7 |
| Steals |
1.75 |
| Blocks |
1.25 |
| Points |
28.33 |
| Assists |
6 |
| Rebounds |
9 |
| FG% |
50 |
| Steals |
1.67 |
| Blocks |
2 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
22.81 |
| Assists |
8.7 |
| Rebounds |
12.63 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.73 |
| Blocks |
1.13 |
| Points |
28.18 |
| Assists |
8.21 |
| Rebounds |
11.88 |
| FG% |
72.2 |
| Steals |
1.61 |
| Blocks |
2.14 |
| Points |
26.5 |
| Assists |
9.5 |
| Rebounds |
11.5 |
| FG% |
64.7 |
| Steals |
1.75 |
| Blocks |
1.25 |
| Points |
28.33 |
| Assists |
6 |
| Rebounds |
9 |
| FG% |
50 |
| Steals |
1.67 |
| Blocks |
2 |
Injuries
Ivica Zubac (C)
Nicolas Batum (SG)
Norman Powell (SG)
Patty Mills (PG)
Ben Simmons (SG)
Kawhi Leonard (SF)
Kawhi Leonard (SF)
Seth Lundy (SG)
Ben Simmons (SG)
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Rui Hachimura (PF)
Jaxson Hayes (C)
Austin Reaves (PG)
Jarred Vanderbilt (SF)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Jordan Goodwin (PG)
Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)
Luka Doncic (SF)
Mark Williams (C)
Jaxson Hayes (C)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Ivica Zubac (C) | Ques Fri | Ankle - 11 / 04 / 25 | 5-1 | 2-4 | + - |
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Zubac is nursing an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Kings on Friday. |
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| Nicolas Batum (SG) | Ques Sat | Groin - 10 / 04 / 25 | 5-2 | 3-4 | + - |
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Batum is dealing with right groin soreness, and it is unclear if he will suit up for the Round 1 game against the Nuggets on Saturday. |
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| Norman Powell (SG) | Ques Fri | Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 25 | 6-2 | 4-4 | + - |
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Powell is dealing with a right shoulder soreness, and it is unclear if he will be available against the Kings on Friday. |
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| Patty Mills (PG) | Ques Thurs | Illness - 09 / 04 / 25 | 6-2 | 4-4 | + - |
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Mills is ailing with an illness, and it is unknown if he will be available for playoffs round game 3 against the Nuggets on Thursday. |
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| Ben Simmons (SG) | Prob Fri | Knee - 09 / 04 / 25 | 6-2 | 4-4 | + - |
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Simmons is dealing with a shoulder injury, but he is likely to kit up against the Kings on Friday. |
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| Kawhi Leonard (SF) | Ques Wed | Knee - 08 / 04 / 25 | 6-2 | 4-4 | + - |
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Leonard is dealing with a right knee injury, and it is uncertain if he will take the court against the Rockets on Wednesday. |
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| Kawhi Leonard (SF) | Ques Sat | Knee - 05 / 04 / 25 | 7-3 | 4-6 | + - |
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Leonard is dealing with a right knee injury, it is unclear if he will face Mavericks on Saturday. |
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| Seth Lundy (SG) | Out Indefinitely | Ankle - 04 / 04 / 25 | 7-3 | 4-6 | + - |
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Lundy is nursing with an ankle injury, and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Ben Simmons (SG) | Ques Sat | Knee - 03 / 04 / 25 | 8-3 | 4-7 | + - |
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Simmons missed the previous contest dealing with a knee injury, and it is uncertain if he will be active against the Mavericks on Saturday. |
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| Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) | Ques Mon | Knee - 31 / 03 / 25 | 9-3 | 5-7 | + - |
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Bogdanovic is managing a right knee soreness, and it has yet to be determined if he will kit up against the Magic on Monday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Rui Hachimura (PF) | Ques Sat | Knee - 13 / 04 / 25 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Hachimura is nursing with left patellar tendinopathy, and it is up in the air if he will take the court for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday. |
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| Jaxson Hayes (C) | Ques Sat | Hand - 13 / 04 / 25 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Hayes is dealing with a right-hand contusion, and it remains to be seen if he will dress for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday. |
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| Austin Reaves (PG) | Ques Sat | Ankle - 13 / 04 / 25 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Reaves is fighting off with a right ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday. |
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| Jarred Vanderbilt (SF) | Ques Sat | Foot - 13 / 04 / 25 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Vanderbilt is hampered with a left foot injury, and it is unknown if he will suit up for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Ques Sat | Knee - 13 / 04 / 25 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Vincent is batting with a left knee effusion, and it is uncertain if he will dress for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday. |
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| Jordan Goodwin (PG) | Prob Sun | Foot - 13 / 04 / 25 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Goodwin is nursing with due to right plantar fasciitis, but he is likely to play Sunday's game against Trail Blazers. |
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| Dorian Finney-Smith (SF) | Ques Sat | Ankle - 13 / 04 / 25 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Finney-Smith is bothered by a left ankle effusion, and it is undetermined if he will suit up for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday. |
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| Luka Doncic (SF) | Ques Sat | Quadricep - 13 / 04 / 25 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Doncic is dealing with left quadriceps soreness, and it is unclear if he will participate for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday. |
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| Mark Williams (C) | Out Sun | Foot - 12 / 04 / 25 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Williams is nursing a left foot injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Celtics on Sunday. |
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| Jaxson Hayes (C) | Ques Wed | Hand - 09 / 04 / 25 | 3-4 | 3-4 | + - |
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Hayes has injured his hand, and it is unclear if he will be available against the Lakers on Wednesday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 28 Feb 6:07am - - O +221.5 -110 Closing 1 Mar 5:14am - - O +215.5 -145 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Clippers Team Leaders
Points 22.81
Assists 8.7
Rebounds 12.63
FG% 100
Steals 1.73
Blocks 1.13
Points 28.18
Assists 8.21
Rebounds 11.88
FG% 72.2
Steals 1.61
Blocks 2.14
Points 26.5
Assists 9.5
Rebounds 11.5
FG% 64.7
Steals 1.75
Blocks 1.25
Points 28.33
Assists 6
Rebounds 9
FG% 50
Steals 1.67
Blocks 2
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 22.81
Assists 8.7
Rebounds 12.63
FG% 100
Steals 1.73
Blocks 1.13
Points 28.18
Assists 8.21
Rebounds 11.88
FG% 72.2
Steals 1.61
Blocks 2.14
Points 26.5
Assists 9.5
Rebounds 11.5
FG% 64.7
Steals 1.75
Blocks 1.25
Points 28.33
Assists 6
Rebounds 9
FG% 50
Steals 1.67
Blocks 2
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Injuries
Ivica Zubac (C)
Ques Fri Ankle - 11 / 04 / 25Nicolas Batum (SG)
Ques Sat Groin - 10 / 04 / 25Norman Powell (SG)
Ques Fri Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 25Patty Mills (PG)
Ques Thurs Illness - 09 / 04 / 25Ben Simmons (SG)
Prob Fri Knee - 09 / 04 / 25Kawhi Leonard (SF)
Ques Wed Knee - 08 / 04 / 25Kawhi Leonard (SF)
Ques Sat Knee - 05 / 04 / 25Seth Lundy (SG)
Out Indefinitely Ankle - 04 / 04 / 25Ben Simmons (SG)
Ques Sat Knee - 03 / 04 / 25Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG)
Ques Mon Knee - 31 / 03 / 25Rui Hachimura (PF)
Ques Sat Knee - 13 / 04 / 25Jaxson Hayes (C)
Ques Sat Hand - 13 / 04 / 25Austin Reaves (PG)
Ques Sat Ankle - 13 / 04 / 25Jarred Vanderbilt (SF)
Ques Sat Foot - 13 / 04 / 25Gabe Vincent (SG)
Ques Sat Knee - 13 / 04 / 25Jordan Goodwin (PG)
Prob Sun Foot - 13 / 04 / 25Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)
Ques Sat Ankle - 13 / 04 / 25Luka Doncic (SF)
Ques Sat Quadricep - 13 / 04 / 25Mark Williams (C)
Out Sun Foot - 12 / 04 / 25Jaxson Hayes (C)
Ques Wed Hand - 09 / 04 / 25Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Ivica Zubac (C) Ques Fri Ankle - 11 / 04 / 25 5-1 2-4 + - Zubac is nursing an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Kings on Friday.
Nicolas Batum (SG) Ques Sat Groin - 10 / 04 / 25 5-2 3-4 + - Batum is dealing with right groin soreness, and it is unclear if he will suit up for the Round 1 game against the Nuggets on Saturday.
Norman Powell (SG) Ques Fri Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 25 6-2 4-4 + - Powell is dealing with a right shoulder soreness, and it is unclear if he will be available against the Kings on Friday.
Patty Mills (PG) Ques Thurs Illness - 09 / 04 / 25 6-2 4-4 + - Mills is ailing with an illness, and it is unknown if he will be available for playoffs round game 3 against the Nuggets on Thursday.
Ben Simmons (SG) Prob Fri Knee - 09 / 04 / 25 6-2 4-4 + - Simmons is dealing with a shoulder injury, but he is likely to kit up against the Kings on Friday.
Kawhi Leonard (SF) Ques Wed Knee - 08 / 04 / 25 6-2 4-4 + - Leonard is dealing with a right knee injury, and it is uncertain if he will take the court against the Rockets on Wednesday.
Kawhi Leonard (SF) Ques Sat Knee - 05 / 04 / 25 7-3 4-6 + - Leonard is dealing with a right knee injury, it is unclear if he will face Mavericks on Saturday.
Seth Lundy (SG) Out Indefinitely Ankle - 04 / 04 / 25 7-3 4-6 + - Lundy is nursing with an ankle injury, and there is no timetable for return.
Ben Simmons (SG) Ques Sat Knee - 03 / 04 / 25 8-3 4-7 + - Simmons missed the previous contest dealing with a knee injury, and it is uncertain if he will be active against the Mavericks on Saturday.
Bogdan Bogdanovic (SG) Ques Mon Knee - 31 / 03 / 25 9-3 5-7 + - Bogdanovic is managing a right knee soreness, and it has yet to be determined if he will kit up against the Magic on Monday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Rui Hachimura (PF) Ques Sat Knee - 13 / 04 / 25 2-3 2-3 + - Hachimura is nursing with left patellar tendinopathy, and it is up in the air if he will take the court for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Jaxson Hayes (C) Ques Sat Hand - 13 / 04 / 25 2-3 2-3 + - Hayes is dealing with a right-hand contusion, and it remains to be seen if he will dress for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Austin Reaves (PG) Ques Sat Ankle - 13 / 04 / 25 2-3 2-3 + - Reaves is fighting off with a right ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Jarred Vanderbilt (SF) Ques Sat Foot - 13 / 04 / 25 2-3 2-3 + - Vanderbilt is hampered with a left foot injury, and it is unknown if he will suit up for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Ques Sat Knee - 13 / 04 / 25 2-3 2-3 + - Vincent is batting with a left knee effusion, and it is uncertain if he will dress for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Jordan Goodwin (PG) Prob Sun Foot - 13 / 04 / 25 2-3 2-3 + - Goodwin is nursing with due to right plantar fasciitis, but he is likely to play Sunday's game against Trail Blazers.
Dorian Finney-Smith (SF) Ques Sat Ankle - 13 / 04 / 25 2-3 2-3 + - Finney-Smith is bothered by a left ankle effusion, and it is undetermined if he will suit up for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Luka Doncic (SF) Ques Sat Quadricep - 13 / 04 / 25 2-3 2-3 + - Doncic is dealing with left quadriceps soreness, and it is unclear if he will participate for the Round 1 game against the Timberwolves on Saturday.
Mark Williams (C) Out Sun Foot - 12 / 04 / 25 3-3 2-4 + - Williams is nursing a left foot injury, and it remains to be seen if he will return to action against the Celtics on Sunday.
Jaxson Hayes (C) Ques Wed Hand - 09 / 04 / 25 3-4 3-4 + - Hayes has injured his hand, and it is unclear if he will be available against the Lakers on Wednesday.