Lakers vs. Clippers Prediction & Odds
The seventh-seeded Los Angeles Lakers head to the Crypto.com Arena to take on the sixth-seeded L.A. Clippers on ESPN Wednesday night at 10:00 PM ET.
Can the Clippers cover the 3-point spread as home favorites?
The Los Angeles Lakers are 41-38 on the season. They are 7-3 in their last 10 games. The Lakers are 39-39-1 ATS on the year.
The Los Angeles Clippers are 41-38 on the season. They’re 5-5 in their last 10 games. The Clippers are 39-40 ATS on the year.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
571 Los Angeles Lakers (+3) at 572 Los Angeles Clippers (-3); O/U 230.5
10:00 PM ET, Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Lakers vs. Clippers Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 63% of public bettors are currently backing the Lakers +3 in this contest. Note that these numbers are subject to change, so be sure to check the link to receive the most up-to-date public betting data.
Los Angeles Lakers DFS Spin
Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell missed Tuesday night’s game against the Jazz with left foot soreness, and he’s officially listed as questionable for Wednesday’s tilt with the Clippers. Russell is averaging 17.1 points and 6.3 assists per contest in 14 games for the Lakers this year.
You’ll have to pay a premium for LeBron James in DFS, but it might be worth it on Wednesday. This is a huge game for the Lakers and James because of the playoff implications, and the future Hall-of-Famer might be in line for a massive scoring output. James is averaging 28.8 points per game on 49.9% shooting from the field for the season. It should be noted in his last game against the Clippers on January 24th, LeBron James exploded for 46 points and made 9 of 14 three-point tries.
Los Angeles Clippers DFS Spin
The Clippers will be without star forward Paul George on Wednesday, as he’s still working his way back from a knee injury. George is leading the team in scoring with 23.8 points per game for the Clippers this season.
Power forward Marcus Morris Sr. and shooting guard Eric Gordon are both questionable for the Clippers on Wednesday. Morris has been dealing with an illness and Gordon is dealing with right hip soreness.
The Clippers’ Russell Westbrook is still one of the most high-energy players in the league. He may have some extra motivation in this game as the Lakers traded him earlier this year. Westbrook has been excellent for the Clippers since the trade as he’s putting up 15.2 points, 7.8 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and 1.1 made three-pointers per contest in 18 games with the Clippers this season. He could go off in the Battle of Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Lakers vs. Clippers NBA Betting Trends
The Lakers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following an ATS loss.
The Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
The Clippers are 18-21 ATS in home games this season.
The Clippers are 16-21 ATS after an outright loss this season.
Lakers vs. Clippers NBA Prediction
The Lakers have been great on short rest of late as they are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 0 days’ rest. The Lakers have also been good on Wednesdays as they are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Wednesday games. Although the Lakers will be playing in their home arena, it is technically a road game, and they are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Finally, the Lakers have been solid against good teams of late as they are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against a team with a winning straight-up record. I think the Lakers’ LeBron James and Anthony Davis will be too much for the Clippers to stop and the Lakers get a much-needed win or come very close on Wednesday.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: LOS ANGELES LAKERS +3