The Los Angeles Clippers (42-39) and Los Angeles Lakers (34-47) will clash at Staples Center to begin Western Conference play. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, and it can be seen on FSN Prime Ticket.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
The Lakers lost to the Houston Rockets in their last matchup, 105-99. Josh Hart had a solid performance for the Lakers, leading the team in scoring with 20 points on 8-for-17 shooting. The Rockets did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (15-16; 93.8 percent). The Lakers, meanwhile, forced the Rockets into a turnover percentage of 15.9 (above their season average of 12.1).
In the Clippers’ last game, they were defeated by the New Orleans Pelicans, 113-100. Sindarius Thornwell led the Clippers in scoring with 20 points on 9-for-14 shooting. The Pelicans had a turnover percentage of 6.3 (better than their season average of 12.9). The Clippers, on the other hand, held the Pelicans to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.0 (below the 24.1 mark opponents have averaged against the Clippers this season).
Of the Lakers’ 80 games with betting action, 43 have finished over the O/U total, while 43 of the Clippers’ 81 games have finished over the O/U total. The Clippers have the clear advantage straight up (SU) (42-39 vs.
34-47), but both teams are near the .500 mark against the spread (ATS).Both teams have had a player trending in the right direction over their last five games. For the Lakers, it’s been Hart, who has averaged 13.8 points and 6.4 rebounds, while the Clippers have gotten solid contributions from Montrezl Harrell (15.0 points).
These two teams have met three times already this year, with the Clippers winning all three. Jordan Clarkson recorded 20 points, eight assists and five rebounds in the most recent game, in which the Lakers lost 121-106, unable to cover as 3-point underdogs. The two teams combined to put up 227 points, which was 8.5 points above the projected point total of 218.5 points. The Clippers dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.326 and a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 38.5. For those same stats, the Lakers put up marks of 0.117 and 24.4, respectively.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers Odds Prediction
NBA Pick: SU Winner – Clippers, ATS Winner – Clippers, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Lakers average 17.5 fast break points per game, which ranks second in the NBA. The Clippers rank last in fast break points allowed per game (15.4).
- The Lakers rank seventh in assists per game (23.8) while the Clippers rank 23rd in assists allowed per game (24.6).
- The Lakers average 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. The Clippers rank 28th in blocks allowed per game (5.6).
- The Lakers average 16.2 points off turnovers per game, which ranks 16th in the league. The Clippers rank 22nd in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.3).
- The Clippers are 40-26 when they score more than 100 points, while the Lakers are 31-29.
- Of the Lakers’ 40 road games, they have 23 overs and 17 unders.
- The Clippers have 23 overs, 16 unders and 1 push in 40 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Clippers are 1-4 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under in their last five games.
- Over their last five games, the Lakers are 2-3 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Clippers have been outscored by an average of 11.6 points in their last five games. On the season, the Clippers have defeated opponents by an average of 0.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Lakers have scored an average of 104.8 points per game (3.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 111.8 points per game (2.1 above their season average).
