The Los Angeles Clippers (5-12) and Los Angeles Lakers (12-4) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 11:00 p.m. EST from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The game will broadcast live on NBC and Peacock.
The Lakers are 6.5-point favorites over the Clippers on the spread (Lakers -6.5), with the over/under set at 229 total points. The Lakers are -250 favorites to win outright on the moneyline, while the Clippers are +205 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Clippers vs. Lakers predictions and NBA picks for Tuesday, November 25.
My Clippers vs Lakers Prediction
- Clippers vs Lakers pick: Lakers -6.5 (-110)
My Clippers vs Lakers best bet is on Los Angeles to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Clippers vs Lakers Odds
| Clippers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+6.5 -110 | 229 -110o / -110u | +205 |
| Lakers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-6.5 -110 | 229 -110o / -110u | -250 |
Clippers vs Lakers NBA Preview
With just a three-game night in the Association, the "Battle of L.A." will cap the night with the Lakers hosting the Clippers in NBA Cup group play.
The Lakers got LeBron James back last week and won two games consecutively against the Jazz.
Sunday's game was closer than expected as they saw a double-digit lead slip away.
The Lakers held on for a 108-106 victory, but failed to cover as 9.5-point favorites.
James scored 17 points to go along with six rebounds and eight assists. He attempted 18 shots, 11 more than his season debut, and played 34 minutes as he is starting to get back into a regular workload.
Since joining the Lakers, he has averaged 26.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 6.6 assists in 18 games against the Clippers.
Despite James' return, Luka Doncic has not taken a step back, scoring 70 points combined in his last two games. He is averaging 34.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game this season, ranking in the top five in the league in points and assists.
Doncic has his own memorable history against the Clippers, having scored 28 or more points in 10 of his last games against them.
The Lakers will not have DeAndre Ayton tonight, so both James and Doncic will be needed to chip in on the glass a bit more.
Meanwhile, the Clippers will not be on their home floor tonight, but they are back home as their road trip is winding down.
It has not been a great trip thus far, as they have lost four of the first six games while allowing 120.5 points per game. They have fallen to 25th in defensive rating this season.
They did get a major boost on Sunday as Kawhi Leonard returned and scored 20 points and had three steals in 26 minutes.
Leonard had missed the Clippers' previous 11 games, and the team went 2-9 in his absence. He is averaging 23.7 points and 5.3 rebounds per game this season.
In his absence, James Harden did his best to keep the team afloat. On Saturday, he knocked down 10 3-pointers and set a franchise record with 55 points against the Hornets. He is averaging 27.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 8.4 assists per gam this season.
Clippers vs Lakers Prediction, Betting Analysis
The Lakers did not cover in their last game, but they have been very profitable for bettors this season.
The Lakers are 11-5 against the spread this season, covering by 2.6 points per game. They are also 4-2 ATS at home and 2-0 as a home favorite.
Meanwhile, Leonard returned on Sunday, but the Clippers still lost by 15 at Cleveland.
While they were on the second night of a back-to-back, they still fell to 4-6 ATS over their last 10 games. They have also lost six of their previous meetings against the Lakers and failed to cover in all six.
With the Clippers struggling defensively of late, I have to back the Lakers to cover tonight.
Doncic and James will lead them. Doncic has scored 30 points in eight of 12 games this season.
The Clippers are middle of the pack in defending point guards this season.
James got to 25 points and assists combined on Sunday. He has also reached 25 PA in each of his last seven games against the Clippers.
I will cap this parlay with Harden, who has scored 20 points in 13 of 16 games this season.
Pick: Lakers -6.5 (-110)
Clippers vs. Lakers Parlay Picks
- Luka Doncic 30+ Points
- LeBron James 25+ Points + Assists
- James Harden 20+ Points
Parlay Odds: +172 via DraftKings
Lakers vs Clippers Betting Trends
