A Western Conference tilt has the Los Angeles Lakers (22-22) and the Los Angeles Clippers (27-14) squaring off on Tuesday. The Clippers are currently sitting as the No. 4 seed in the conference, while the Lakers are in the ninth spot. The purple and gold have won both contests against the Clippers this season, and on Jan. 7, the Lakers topped the Clippers 106-103. LeBron James (ankle) is out for the Lakers, while Ivica Zubac (calf) is out for the Clippers.
Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Clippers are 9.5-point favorites in the latest Lakers vs. Clippers odds, per SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 234.5. Before making any Clippers vs. Lakers picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters Week 14 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a sizzling 48-25 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning over $2,200. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Lakers vs. Clippers and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Clippers vs. Lakers:
Lakers vs. Clippers spread: Clippers -9.5
Lakers vs. Clippers over/under: 234.5 points
Lakers vs. Clippers money line: Clippers -405, Lakers +317
LAL: The Lakers are 2-0 against the Clippers this season
LAC: The Clippers are 13-9 ATS at home this season
Lakers vs. Clippers picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Clippers can cover
Forward Paul George brings an effortless offensive game onto the floor. George’s jumper is pure from both the mid-range area and beyond the arc. The Fresno State product’s ball handles give him the ability to create his own shot from all three levels as George puts up 23.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. In the Jan. 16 game against the Thunder, he racked up 38 points, seven rebounds, and five assists.
Guard Russell Westbrook is a spark plug off the bench who plays the game at a quick pace and will get the ball to his teammates. The nine-time All-Star excels when he gets downhill attacking the lane. Westbrook averages 11.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. In his last outing, the 35-year-old tallied 23 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. See which team to pick here.
Why the Lakers can cover
Forward Anthony Davis has been a productive player both offensively and defensively. Davis defends the paint at a high level and has the skill set to consistently create his own shot. The eight-time All-Star leads the team in points (24.9), rebounds (12.2), and blocks (2.4). On Jan. 17 versus the Mavericks, Davis logged 28 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists.
Guard Austin Reaves is an effective ball-handler in the backcourt. Reeves gets into the lane consistently and draws contact to get to the free-throw line. The Oklahoma product can also knock down perimeter jumpers. He averages 15 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. In his last game, Reeves totaled 15 points and went 3-of-4 from downtown. See which team to pick here.
How to make Clippers vs. Lakers picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 231 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in over 50% of simulations. You can only see the model’s NBA picks at SportsLine.