The Los Angeles Lakers (28-19) and Los Angeles Clippers (28-21) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff for the Battle of L.A. is set for 10:00 p.m. ET at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. The game will be broadcast on TNT, truTV and Max.
Lakers vs Clippers odds (via BetMGM) have the Clippers as -325 moneyline favorites and the Lakers as +260 road underdogs. The Clippers are -105 to cover the spread (-8.5) while the Lakers are -115 to cover (+8.5). The game total is 221.5 points.
Let's get into my Lakers vs Clippers predictions,picks, props and parlay for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Lakers vs Clippers Predictions
Spread
I will not be betting on either side of the spread in this matchup. The Clippers are currently tagged as an 8.5-point favorite.
Moneyline
I have no play on the moneyline.
Over/Under
I'm not interested in the total for this game, but am focused on a specific player's props: Ivica Zubac.
My Pick: Ivica Zubac Over 26.5 Points + Rebounds (-125, bet365)
Lakers vs Clippers Odds, Spread, Over/Under, Best Bet
| Lakers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+8.5 -115 | 221.5 -110o / -110u | +260 |
| Clippers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-8.5 -105 | 221.5 -110o / -110u | -325 |
- Lakers vs Clippers spread: Clippers -8.5 (-105), Lakers +8.5 (-115)
- Lakers vs Clippers over/under: 221.5 total points
- Lakers vs Clippers moneyline: Clippers -325, Lakers +260
- Lakers vs Clippers best bet: Ivica Zubac Over 26.5 Points + Rebounds
My Lakers vs. Clippers best bet is on Ivica Zubac over 26.5 Points + Rebounds. Make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
Lakers vs Clippers Betting Preview
Two weeks ago, the Clippers took the first meeting from the Lakers, 116-102 in the Intuit Dome. A balanced attack led the way as Norman Powell, James Harden, Zubac and Kawhi Leonard all scored 19 points or more. Meanwhile, LeBron James had a game-high 25 points to go along with 11 assists, while Anthony Davis had 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Round two is also in the Intuit Dome, but will look quite a bit different as Davis is now a Maverick. The Lakers won't have Luka Doncic available for this game, but he may make his Lakers debut as soon as this weekend.
Without Davis in the paint, Zubac should have a ton of room to operate. He enters this matchup with double figures in 19 of his past 20 games. The Lakers were already 26th in points allowed in the paint before the trade.
Harden has been fairly consistent as well. The 35-year-old is averaging 21.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 8.4 assists per game. He was named an All-Star for the 11th time in his career last Thursday.
Some felt it should have been Powell, who was the Clippers' All-Star representative. Without Leonard, Powell has been the team's leading scorer this season, averaging a career-high 24.1 points per game. Powell has scored 20 points in 12 of his past 14 games. He did not play in Sunday's loss to the Raptors, but is expected to go tonight.
James should also play, even though he is listed as probable for tonight's game. With the Lakers being 8.5-point underdogs, James will need a big performance to help the Lakers pull off an upset. He enters this matchup with 20 points in each of his past 10 games and eight assists in nine of them.
Lakers vs Clippers Betting Prediction
Zubac has recorded a double-double in 30-of-47 (64%) games this season and in three of his past four games against the Lakers. In his past two games against the Lakers, he had 22 points and 19 rebounds and 21 points and 19 rebounds. Again, both games came with Davis still on the Lakers. While the Lakers are expected to add a center before the trade deadline, they will not have a formidable presence on the interior tonight.
If Zubac has 20 points or 19 rebounds again, there is a good chance that he will go over his points + rebounds line. Zubac has recorded 30 PR in five of his past eight games against the Lakers and 40 PR in the past two meetings. He is -225 for a double-double tonight and the Lakers are allowing 22 points and 16 rebounds to centers this season.
I like Harden to set him up tonight. Harden has had eight assists in eight of his past 10 games and in eight of his past nine games against the Lakers, who are 23rd in assists allowed this season.
Meanwhile, Powell has scored 22 points in nine of his past 10 games, including in the last meeting. He is -138 for over 2.5 made 3s tonight, which would put him well on his way to scoring 20 points again.
Meanwhile, James has made two 3s in 10 of his past 11 games against the Clippers. That has helped him score 25 points in seven straight. If he gets there again, I like our chances to cash this parlay.
Best Bet: Ivica Zubac Over 26.5 Points + Rebounds (-125, bet365)
Same Game Parlay Picks
- LeBron James 25 Points
- James Harden 8 Assists
- Norman Powell 20 Points
- Ivica Zubac Over 26.5 Points + Rebounds
Parlay Payout: +375 via DraftKings
Lakers vs Clippers Betting Trends
- 96% of bets and 96% of the money are on the game total to go OVER
- 62% of bets and 55% of the money are on the Lakers to cover the spread
- 74% of bets are the Clippers moneyline, BUT 61% of the money is on the Lakers moneyline
Lakers Trends
- Lakers are 3-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Lakers are 11-13 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Lakers' last 5 games
Clippers Trends
- Clippers are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Clippers' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 11 of Clippers' 25 last games at home
Lakers vs Clippers Injury Report
Lakers Injuries
| Player | Status |
|---|---|
| F Luka Doncic | Out (left calf strain) |
| F LeBron James | Probable (left foot) |
| F Maxi Kleber | Out (right foot fracture) |
| F Cam Reddish | Doubtful (personal reasons) |
| G Gabe Vincent | Probable (left knee) |
| C Christian Wood | Out (left knee surgery) |
Clippers Injuries
| Player | Status |
|---|---|
| G Cam Christie | Out (left ankle sprain) |
