Clippers vs Lakers Friday Prediction | NBA Picks Today, Best Bets
John Canady
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The LA Clippers travel down the road for an in-state rivalry matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. LAC enters this matchup looking to return to their winning ways after winning only two of their last five games. Meanwhile, the Lakers are finding their groove at the right time, as they’ve won four straight games, all against Western Conference opponents. Considering the rivalry behind these two franchises, mixed with the fact that each game has a bit of extra importance down the stretch, expect both teams to come out swinging.
Clippers vs Lakers
- Location: Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, California
- Where to Watch: ESPN
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Spread: Clippers -4.5 | Total: 219.5
- Moneyline: Clippers -174 | Lakers +146
Please be aware that betting odds may change after the publication of this article.
Clippers vs Lakers Best Bet: Lakers ML +146
The Lakers enter this matchup fresh off a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves last night. JJ Redick’s squad has looked impressive lately as they continue to gel their new-look roster. Most of the time, it’s hard to put faith in a team suiting up in a back-to-back, but with the Lakers not having to do any traveling, I like the odds that LeBron James and Los Angeles defend their home court, especially with the bragging rights against the Clippers on the line.
Clippers vs Lakers Best Total Bet: Over 219.5
Both squads have incredibly deep rosters that have versatile scorers they can put out on the court at any given time. Although each team has a different playing style, they can score with the best teams in the league. The Lakers head into battle averaging 112.9 points per game, while the Clippers trail just behind, averaging 110.9. If the trend stays the same, these two teams should have no issue surpassing the 219.5-point set total.
Clippers Best Player Bet: James Harden to Record a Double-Double +100
James Harden has returned to his All-Star stature this season, averaging 21.8 points, 8.5 assists, and 5.9 rebounds. At 35, the versatile guard continues to play at a high level. He can impact the game as an elite scorer, dynamic facilitator, or simply crashing the boards. Harden has finished with a double-double in two of his last three games, which gives me faith that the Clippers star can get the job done again on Friday.
Lakers Best Player Bet: LeBron James Over 26.5 Points -115
LeBron James continues to dominate the game at 40 years old, and at this point, it’s fair to assume that the future Hall of Famer will never slow down. Since the All-Star break, James has been on a tear, seemingly thriving with another versatile playmaker alongside him in Luka Doncic. James has scored 27+ points in three of his last four games, and this matchup will likely be another matchup in which the superstar thrives.
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