The Los Angeles Clippers (22-10), 1.5-point favorites, will be at the Staples Center to go head-to-head with the Los Angeles Lakers (24-6) in a Pacific Division matchup. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 223 points and it will air on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Clippers (1.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Oklahoma City Thunder, 118-112, while the Lakers (2.5-point favorites) fell to the Denver Nuggets, 128-104. The Clippers game finished 5.5 points under the projected point total of 235.5, while the Lakers game finished 23.5 points over the projected point total of 208.5.
The Clippers did a fantastic job of making free throws (21-24; 87.5 percent), while the Lakers had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 23.9). Anthony Davis had a good game for the Lakers, contributing 32 points and 11 rebounds. Lou Williams, meanwhile played a pivotal role for the Clippers with 22 points and seven assists.
In their first matchup this season, Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers to a 112-102 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 30 points. The two teams combined to score 214 points, which was under the projected point total of 224, and the Clippers covered as 3.5-point underdogs. The Clippers’ 25.6 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Lakers, who had a rate of 20.9.
Clippers games have a tendency to finish under the total (56.3 percent). The Clippers hold records of 22-10 straight up (SU) and 17-14-1 against the spread (ATS).
Much like the Clippers, Lakers games also tend to finish under the O/U total (56.7 percent). Additionally, the Lakers own records of 24-6 SU and 16-14 ATS.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Odds Pick
Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Clippers, ATS Winner – Clippers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Lakers rank third in steals per game (8.5) while the Clippers rank 23rd in steals allowed per game (8.3).
- The Lakers rank second in rebounds allowed per game (41.5) while the Clippers rank 13th (45.5).
- In games where they score over 100 points, the Clippers and Lakers are both 20-6.
- The total has gone over in 8 of the Clippers’ 16 road games, while 7 of the Lakers’ 13 home games have gone under.
- The Clippers rank fourth in assists allowed per game (22.5) while the Lakers rank 10th (23.2).
- The Lakers average 15.0 second chance points per game, which ranks first in the league. The Clippers rank sixth in second chance points allowed per game (12.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Clippers are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Lakers are 0-5.
- In their last five games, the Clippers have 3 overs and 2 unders, while the Lakers have 3 unders and 2 overs.
- During their last five games, the Clippers have scored an average of 117.8 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 111.4 points per game (2.8 above their season average).
- The Lakers have been outscored by an average of 5.2 points in their last five games. On the season, the Lakers have defeated opponents by an average of 7.3 points.
