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The Los Angeles Lakers (41, 38, 20-20 Away) are enjoying The Los Angeles Clippers (41, 38, 21-18 House) of their ultimate common season matchup of the 2022-2023 season. With three video games to go, the Lakers and Clippers are combating for the sixth seed within the Western Convention. The Lakers are coming off a four-game win streak, and sit on the seventh seed, which places them within the play-in match. These two groups will play tonight at 10 PM EDT, positioned at Crypto.com Area in Los Angeles, California. The matchup will air on ESPN. In case you are in search of one of the best betting odds, right here is data to know:
Betting Odds, Cash Line, Unfold, Underneath/Over:
*All traces are taken from Draft Kings*
Cash Line
Lakers: +105Clippers: -125
Over/Underneath: 231.5
Lakers: -110Clippers: -110
Unfold:
Lakers: +1.5(-110)Clippers: -1.5 (-110)
Season Matchup
Clippers are 3-0 towards the Lakers this season.
October twentieth, 2022 – Clippers Win 103-97 (Lakers House)Earlier than the beginning of the sport, the Clippers had been favored -5, and the Over/Underneath at 226.5. Clippers secured the cash line, coated the unfold, and this recreation hit the UNDER at 200 factors.
You possibly can argue these two groups have residence courtroom benefit, given they share the identical turf, Crypto.com Area. This time, Kawhi Leonard got here off the bench, after tearing his ACL within the playoffs. Though the Clippers had a group excessive 23 turnovers, they held the Lakers to twenty p.c three-point taking pictures and outrebounded the Lakers 58-38. This was John Partitions season debut for the Clippers, and he added 14 factors. Kawhi added 14 off the bench, together with 15 factors for Paul George. On the Lakers facet, Anthony Davis and Lebron James added 45 factors mixed, on 4-12 three-point taking pictures. As well as, Lebron had a double-double, including 10 rebounds. Russell Westbrook scored 2 factors, and shot 0-11, 0-6 from the three-point. Guard Lonnie Walker IV added 26 factors.
November tenth, 2022 – Clippers Win 114-101 (Clippers House)Earlier than the beginning of the sport, the Clippers had been favored -3, and the Over/Underneath at 219. Clippers secured the cash line, coated the unfold, and this recreation hit the UNDER at 215 factors.
The Clippers had their second win towards the Lakers, with the assistance from famous person Paul George. George added 29 factors, 1 steal, 6 rebounds, on 10-17 area objective taking pictures. Though the Clippers had been with out star Kawhi Leonard, different gamers stepped up. Marcus Morris Sr., Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard, and Ivica Zubac added double-digits in factors. As well as, the Clippers added 37 factors off the bench, shot 36.4 p.c from the three, and 50.6 p.c from the sphere. Sadly, the Lakers misplaced star Lebron James late within the recreation with a leg damage. James led the way in which with 30 factors, 8 rebounds, on 12-22 taking pictures. Though the Lakers outrebounded the Clippers, they solely had 22 factors off the bench.
January twenty fifth, 2023 – Clippers Win 133-115 (Lakers House)Earlier than the beginning of the sport, the Clippers had been favored -4.5, and the Over/Underneath at 231.5. Clippers secured the cash line, coated the unfold, and this recreation hit the OVER at 248 factors.
This was the primary time this sequence the Los Angeles Clippers had been capable of begin each Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. George and Leonard mixed for 52 factors and grabbed 9 rebounds every. As well as, Kawhi had 2 steals. As soon as once more, the Clippers confirmed their depth, during which their bench added 53 factors. The Clippers outrebounded the opposing group 47-32, shot 50 p.c from the three, and shot 61 p.c from the sphere. Though the Los Angeles Lakers solely had 7 turnovers, Lebron’s 46 factors, 2 steals, 7 assists, and eight rebounds was not sufficient. With Anthony Davis out this recreation, Lakers struggled within the paint, and Russell Westbrook had an official bench function.
Common Season Recap
Los Angeles Lakers
General: 41-38 House: 21-18, Away: 20-20 Final 10: 7-3
It’s secure to say the Lakers are having a tumultuous season, particularly at first. It’s Darvin Hams first season, and the Lakers shot on the NBA Title was trying bleak earlier than the commerce deadline. Los Angeles determined to maintain level guard Russell Westbrook after quite a few commerce talks to begin the season. Each Anthony Davis and LeBron James have handled accidents this season, and the Lakers had a dreadful 0-5 begin. By the point Christmas Day got here, the Lakers had been sitting close to the underside of the Western Convention at 13-20. Actually, the Lakers pushed over the .500 mark for the primary time on March thirty first, 2023. Los Angeles made some mid-season trades to raised their roster, which included chopping the twine with Guard Russell Westbrook.
The Lakers Obtained Heart Mo Bamba for Guard Patrick Beverly. Los Angeles went the following step and traded for an improve on the level guard place. The Lakers acquired Level Guard D’Angelo Russell, Guard Malik Beasley, and Ahead Jarred Vanderbilt, in alternate for Russell Westbrook, Juan-Toscano Anderson, and Damian Jones, and a 2027 First-Spherical decide. The Lakers additionally acquired Ahead Rui Hachimura from the Wizards in alternate for Guard Kendrick Nunn, and three second-round picks. The Lakers overhauled their roster and added a scoring guard in Russell. Not solely do Beasley and Vanderbilt give this Lakers roster extra depth, nevertheless it additionally offers them extra energy round stars Anthony Davis and LeBron James.
Though Russell has been out with a foot damage, Los Angeles is 16-7 for the reason that commerce deadline. As well as, Guards Dennis Schroder and Austin Reaves have stepped up with D’Angelo Russell out. The Lakers rank eighth in league in points-per recreation (117.0), and tenth in field-goal proportion (48.1). They’re high sixth in Rebounds per recreation (45.6) and are third within the league in opponent three-point proportion (34.4). The Lakers gained 4 in a row; can they make it out of the play-in-tournament?
Los Angeles Clippers
General: 41-38 House: 21-18, Away: 20-20 Final 10: 5-5
It was just a few years in the past, the Clippers signed superstars Paul George, and Kawhi Leonard. Sadly, because of accidents to each stars, they’ve solely performed 118 video games collectively. Leonard was coming off a torn ACL and made his common season debut on 10/20. Even worse, Kawhi Leonard missed almost all of October, and most of November. Paul George has been comparatively wholesome till not too long ago with a knee damage. Earlier than the All-Star recreation, George carried the Clippers nightly. He’s averaging 23.8 factors per recreation, 6.1 rebounds, on 45.7 p.c area objective taking pictures. Though he’s sidelined with a proper Knee Sprain, the success of this Clippers group will in the end boil right down to the well being of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.
Very similar to the Lakers, the Clippers made fairly a couple of strikes through the NBA Commerce deadline. Los Angeles shipped off Veteran Level Guard John Wall, Reggie Jackson, Luke Kennard, and acquired Bones Hyland, Mason Plumlee, Eric Gordon, and Russell Westbrook. Though Plumlee provides depth to their rotation, I don’t see Russell Westbrook, and Eric Gordon a lot of an improve over John Wall and Reggie Jackson. By Christmas Day, this was a 19-14 group, nonetheless, the Clippers are 10-10 for the reason that NBA Commerce Deadline. Los Angeles ranks twenty third in points-per recreation (113.1), tied for 2nd in three-point proportion (38.2), and thirteenth in opponent points-per recreation (112.9). As talked about earlier than, the Clippers will proceed to wrestle with PG13 out.
Harm Report
Los Angeles LakersSF LeBron James (GTD)PF Anthony Davis (GTD)PG D’Angelo Russell (Possible)C Mo Bamba (Possible)G Scotty Pippen Jr (OUT)
Los Angeles ClippersSF Marcus Morris (OUT)SG Eric Gordon (Questionable)F Paul George (OUT)
Key Gamers
Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James
LeBron James is at present a recreation time choice with a foot damage. Though James battled accidents all season, he’s having an unimaginable season. At 38 years outdated, James is averaging 28.9 factors per recreation, 8.4 rebounds, and is taking pictures 50 p.c from the sphere. He’s coming off a 37-point recreation, and the Lakers will see if he can swimsuit up for tonight recreation. The Lakers are 18-15 this season when LeBron James and Anthony Davis each play on the courtroom. It’s vital to notice LeBron James hit the sport winner in an extra time win towards the Utah Jazz final recreation. In three video games towards the Clippers this season, LeBron averages 32 factors per recreation and eight.6 rebounds. As well as, he’s taking pictures 50 p.c from the sphere, and 29.4 p.c from three.
Anthony Davis
Like LeBron James, Anthony Davis has battled via accidents, and is a recreation time choice tonight with a foot damage. Like LeBron, Davis is averaging 26.5 factors per recreation, 12.4 rebounds, and is taking pictures 54.9 p.c from the sphere, which is 14th within the league. He not too long ago scored 40 factors and added 9 rebounds towards the Rockets on 4/4. If he can swimsuit up, the Lakers will depend on Davis and LeBron to keep away from a 0-4 sweep towards the Clippers. If Davis or LeBron can’t swimsuit up for tonight’s recreation, search for Austin Reaves, Hachimura, and Vanderbilt to step up of their absence. In his two video games towards the Clippers, Davis is averaging 23 factors per recreation and eight.5 rebounds. So far as taking pictures goes, Anthony Davis is taking pictures 56.3 p.c from the sphere, and 40 p.c from the three.
Los Angeles Clippers
Kawhi Leonard
The Clippers are with out star Paul George, who has carried this group all season lengthy. It’s vital to notice Kawhi is coming off a 40-point recreation, and eight rebounds towards the New Orleans Pelicans. Kawhi can defend, rating, and be the distinction maker for this group, so long as he has some assist. In two video games towards the Lakers this season, he’s averaged 19.5 factors per recreation, 8 rebounds, on 60.7 p.c from the sphere, and 12.5 p.c three-point. Search for Mason Plumlee, Norman Powell, and their bench to make up for George.
Key Stats
•LA Lakers averages 117 factors per recreation.
•LA Clippers averages 113.1 factors per recreation.
•LA Lakers rank twenty first in factors allowed with 116.6 opponents factors per recreation.
•LA Clippers rank thirteenth in factors allowed with 112.9 opponents factors per recreation.
• LA Lakers rank seventeenth in rebounds per recreation with 45.6.
•LA Clippers rank seventh in rebounds per recreation with 43.1.
•LA Lakers rank sixteenth in level differential at + 0.3.
•LA Clippers rank 18th in level differential at + 0.2.
•LA Lakers rank sixteenth in blocked photographs with 4.6 per recreation.
•LA Clippers rank twenty first in blocked photographs with 4.4 per recreation.
•LA Lakers averages 34.7 p.c from the 3-point, whereas LA Clippers averages 38.2 from the 3-point.
LAST 10 GAMES + GAME PREDICTION
SPREAD: See Beneath.
-LA Lakers coated the unfold in 5 of their final 10 video games.
-LA Clippers coated the unfold in 5 of their final 10 video games.
-LA Lakers have a 39-39-1 file ATS this season.
-LA Clippers have a 39-40-0 file ATS this season.
-LA Clippers are 18-21-0 in HOME video games ATS this season.
-LA Lakers are 19-20-1 in AWAY video games ATS this season.
The Clippers coated the unfold in all three video games towards the Lakers. If Anthony Davis and LeBron do swimsuit up, I anticipate the Lakers to cowl. If not, I’ll take the Clippers to cowl.
MONEY LINE: See Beneath.
-LA Lakers gained the Cash Line 7 out of their final 10 video games
-LA Clippers gained the Cash Line 5 of their final 10 video games.
If Anthony Davis and Lebron swimsuit up, it is a should win for the Lakers. They’re tied with the Clippers within the sixth and seventh seed, and are at present within the play-in-tournament. If they’ll’t swimsuit up, I’m selecting Clippers Cash Line, with Kawhi Leonard main the way in which.
OVER/UNDER- Underneath
–LA Lakers Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +1.37
–LA Clippers Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +1.39
–LA Lakers O/U Document: 41-38-0
–LA Clippers O/U Document: 37-42-0
–LA Lakers hit the OVER 6 occasions of their final 10 video games
–LA Clippers hit the OVER 6 occasions of their final 10 video games
The Underneath has hit two out of their three matchups this season. If Anthony Davis and LeBron James are out, I can’t see the Lakers making up these numbers. Since Paul George is out for the Clippers, I just like the underneath right here.
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