Los Angeles Lakers at LA Clippers Predictions & Picks – Lakers To Win Latest All-LA NBA Clash
- Lakers tipped to cover spread against Clippers
- Lakers have won and covered in 7 of last 10 meetings
- Clippers have lost back-to-back games and Lakers are healthier team
Los Angeles Lakers at LA Clippers Predictions & Picks
The Lakers are tipped to cover as they beat the Clippers for the second time in less than a week.
The visitors are playing on the second night of a back-to-back, but they have not had to travel and they are the healthier team.
- Los Angeles Lakers won by 8 points when the teams met last week
- Los Angeles Lakers have won & covered in 7 of the last 10 meetings
- LA Clippers have lost back-to-back games
- The Over cashed when the two teams met on October 23
Head To Head
- Los Angeles Lakers lead the all-time series 159-89
- Los Angeles Lakers won 125-117 when the two teams last met on October 23
Los Angeles Lakers Form
Los Angeles go into this matchup having seen their perfect start to the season end with last night’s loss to Portland.
The Lakers kicked off the campaign with a 127-105 blowout of Golden State, and built on that over the next couple of games.
They downed the LA Clippers at home, 125-117, before heading out on the road for the first time to beat Utah 132-123.
Los Angeles failed to make it to 4-0 though, as they suffered a 136-129 home defeat to Portland last night.
Luka Doncic had another monster night despite the loss, as he racked up 41 points to go along with five rebounds and nine assists.
LA Clippers Form
LA return home on the back of a credible effort at Oklahoma City, but that did not stop them from dropping to 1-2 on the season.
The Clippers opened the campaign at home to Sacramento, and ran out convincing winners as they blew out the Kings, 121-96.
They failed to follow that up though, as they dropped their next two games as the road team.
LA were beaten 125-117 by the Los Angeles Lakers, before heading to OKC for a 108-101 loss to the Thunder.
No less than seven players hit double digits in scoring, but no player scored more than 16 points in the defeat.
Verdict
Los Angeles are the healthier team and have made a stronger start to the season.
They also have Luka Doncic – who has been in devastating form over the past couple of games – so we expect the Lakers to get back on track here.
They also have Luka Doncic – who has been in devastating form over the past couple of games – so we expect the Lakers to get back on track here.
Leigh Copson
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