As a matter of fact, with the Clippers playing the role of the home side, this is the final time they will do so at Crypto.com Arena. As of next season they open the Intuit Dome, closer to SoFi Stadium where the NFL’s Rams and Chargers play their matches. The Lakers will have to travel a bit to play the Clippers when they’re the away side, albeit not very far.

The Lakers are coming off a tough 123-113 loss to the Suns on Sunday, whereas the Clippers also lost, 123-107 to the Kings.

The NBA odds view the Clippers as slight -3.5 favourites for this matchup.

Lakers vs. Clippers NBA Betting Odds

The best the Clippers can do this season against the Lakers is even the series at 2-2. After years of futility, the purple and gold won the first two meetings of the current campaign before their rivals took the most recent one about a month ago. Both Lakers victories were by a combined eight points while the Clippers beat them by 11.

The Lakers continue to navigate games without some key components to their roster, such as Cam Reddish and Gabe Vincent. A bit like their overall season, L.A. has been hit-or-miss with spreads. They had a good run going for while, but have failed to cover thrice in a row, thus dropping the record to 26-33.

Rebounding is a sneaky important element in basketball. This should make for a fascinating battle between the Lakers’ Anthony Davis and the Clippers’ fourth-best defensive rebounding (opponents only corral 30.8 per match).

 The Clippers could use some consistency. Their last seven games have swapped results, with L.A. going 3-4 during that stretch. They too are struggling to cover spreads, having only done so once in seven tries, worsening their tally to 29-27. Paul George is currently listed as day-to-day with a sore knee.

Los Angeles Lakers

A missed call. Not enough free throws. Too many free throws. Whatever the case, the 2023-2024 campaign has a running theme of referees apparently not doing their job correctly.

Another “thrilling” episode took place on Sunday afternoon in Phoenix as the Lakers felt as though they got the short end of the stick with respect to free throws. True enough, a 19-8 advantage for the Suns looks a bit odd, but even by today’s standards, the 19 that the hosts were awarded is less than usual. L.A. didn’t exactly help itself as they allowed one of the worst fourth-quarter clubs in the NBA to close out the game strongly. Both the Lakers and Suns hit more than 40 per cent of their long-distance attempts, although giving up 45 points in the opening stanza was a big problem for Los Angeles.

LeBron James led the way with 28 points and 12 dimes, followed by Davis’ 22 points. The latter also put in a whopping 42 minutes. D’Angelo Russell continued to produce on the attack, with 20 points and seven helpers. Despite a decent effort, the Lakers lose 123-113.

Los Angeles Clippers

The Clippers were also last seen in action on Sunday. They were at home to the Sacramento Kings, who surprised the hosts with a 123-107 effort.

Things have been a little shaky for L.A. since early February. They’re winning enough to be in the hunt for the number one seed in the West, but now trail by 2.5 games. It was also their second defeat at home in a row and a flat performance at that. Los Angeles was unusually poor from beyond the arc, hitting only eight of 27 shots for 29.6 efficiency (they rank second in the league with 39.3). In a bitter twist, it was nice to see Norm Powell lead his side in points (21) but that might have been part of the issue with both James Harden (20) and Kawhi Leonard (20) going quieter than usual in Paul George’s absence.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Lakers vs. Clippers?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Lakers Team Leaders

LAL

Points	LeBron James 25.66
Assists	LeBron James 8.3
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 12.64
FG%	Jaxson Hayes 72
Steals	LeBron James 1.25
Blocks	Anthony Davis 2.34

LAC

Points	Kawhi Leonard 23.72
Assists	James Harden 8.53
Rebounds	Ivica Zubac 9.21
FG%	Ivica Zubac 64.9
Steals	Kawhi Leonard 1.63
Blocks	Ivica Zubac 1.22

LAL

Points	Anthony Davis 27.8
Assists	LeBron James 8.8
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 15.6
FG%	Anthony Davis 63.4
Steals	LeBron James 2.4
Blocks	Anthony Davis 1.6

LAC

Points	James Harden 21.17
Assists	James Harden 8
Rebounds	Ivica Zubac 9.33
FG%	Daniel Theis 100
Steals	Kawhi Leonard 2
Blocks	James Harden 1

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Clippers Team Leaders

LAL

Points	LeBron James 25.66
Assists	LeBron James 8.3
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 12.64
FG%	Jaxson Hayes 72
Steals	LeBron James 1.25
Blocks	Anthony Davis 2.34

LAC

Points	Kawhi Leonard 23.72
Assists	James Harden 8.53
Rebounds	Ivica Zubac 9.21
FG%	Ivica Zubac 64.9
Steals	Kawhi Leonard 1.63
Blocks	Ivica Zubac 1.22

LAL

Points	Anthony Davis 27.8
Assists	LeBron James 8.8
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 15.6
FG%	Anthony Davis 63.4
Steals	LeBron James 2.4
Blocks	Anthony Davis 1.6

LAC

Points	James Harden 21.17
Assists	James Harden 8
Rebounds	Ivica Zubac 9.33
FG%	Daniel Theis 100
Steals	Kawhi Leonard 2
Blocks	James Harden 1

Injuries

L.A. Lakers

Cam Reddish (SF)

Out Mon Ankle - 16 / 04 / 24

Cam Reddish (SF)

Prob Wed Personal - 01 / 04 / 24

Gabe Vincent (SG)

Prob Wed Knee - 01 / 04 / 24

Jaxson Hayes (C)

Prob Tues Calf - 31 / 03 / 24

D'Angelo Russell (PG)

Prob Tues Illness - 24 / 03 / 24

Taurean Prince (SF)

Prob Sun Personal - 22 / 03 / 24

Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG)

Out indefinitely Back - 21 / 03 / 24

Cam Reddish (SF)

Prob Fri Ankle - 10 / 03 / 24

Cam Reddish (SF)

Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 03 / 24

Cam Reddish (SF)

Ques Fri Ankle - 05 / 03 / 24

L.A. Clippers

Terance Mann (SG)

prob Fri Leg - 02 / 05 / 24

Russell Westbrook (PG)

Out Sun Rest - 14 / 04 / 24

James Harden (SG)

Prob Sun Knee - 13 / 04 / 24

Moussa Diabate (PF)

Prob Fri Hand - 10 / 04 / 24

Russell Westbrook (PG)

Prob Fri Hand - 10 / 04 / 24

Ivica Zubac (C)

Prob Wed Ankle - 10 / 04 / 24

Jordan Miller (SG)

Prob Fri Thumb - 10 / 04 / 24

James Harden (SG)

Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 04 / 24

James Harden (SG)

Prob Sun Foot - 07 / 04 / 24

Daniel Theis (PF)

Ques Wed Thumb - 07 / 04 / 24

Injuries

L.A. Lakers

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.

L.A. Clippers

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.