NBA : Los Angeles Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds & Prediction

Game Info: March 2, 2025 9:30PM EST @ Crypto.com Arena

The Lakers come in this matchup very much on a winning streak, having leaned heavily on solid defense and faithful, sometimes late-game heroics. The Clippers, on the other hand, have not been consistent, losing multiple times this season, including one very recently by a city rival. This matchup has never been just basketball, as it’s once again set to unleash another blistering chapter in their rivalry because these two are so evenly matched. Expect a brawl in Crypto.com Arena, where the Lakers would want to continue bathing in glory while the much-needed victory-hunting Clippers knock on that door of redemption.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Clippers 1.74 , Lakers 2.15

Spread: Clippers -2 , Lakers +2

Over/Under: 220

Team Recent Performance

Los Angeles Clippers

They suffered a setback against the Lakers on March 1, 102 – 106, failing to cover the +1.5 line while going under a total of 220. They got away with a win over the Bulls 122-117 on February 27, but failed to cover the -9 line while surpassing a total of 229. On February 25, they went down to a big defeat at the hands of the Pistons, 97-106, as +3 underdogs and the total stayed under 220. On February 24, they lost 111-129 to the Pacers without covering at +4, while the total went way over at 226.5. Finally, on February 21, they lost 110-116 in Milwaukee, failing to cover at -2 while the total fell under 227.

Los Angeles Lakers

On March 1, they narrowly outlasted the Clippers 106-102, managing to cover the -1.5 spread and the total went under 220. One day prior to that, on February 28, they won against the Timberwolves with a score of 111 to 102 covering the -6 spread and the total stayed below 228.5. On the February 26, they met the Mavericks and win quite comfortably 107-99 but could not cover the -8.5 spread, total going below 231.5. On February 23, they easily defeated the Nuggets, 123-100-as +6.5 pups in a miss: perhaps easily while total under 244. Then the day after, on February 21, they defeated the Trail Blazers, 110-102, covering a -2 spread while the total went under 226. All five games went under the total.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

Both the LA Clippers and LA Lakers will enter this bout with identical records of 5-5, also conversely so against the spread (ATS) and over/under (O/U) lines. Offensively, the Clippers manage to slightly outperform their LA counterparts with an average of 115.4 points per game as compared to 113.2 by the Lakers. By halftime, the Clippers have managed to edge ahead with a scoring average of 62.7 points versus 55.2 for the Lakers. Both teams shoot very well, with the Clippers shooting marginally below at 49.54 from the field and the Lakers slightly above, shooting 49.94. The Lakers have maintained a slight rebounding edge, rebounding at 41.2 against Clippers’ 40.2, although the Clippers have been more effective from long range, making 131 of 350 three-point attempts versus the Lakers’ 123 of 327. The Clippers also lead the average steals per game with 9.7 to 8.0, thus willy-nilly giving them an edge.

Team Injuries Update

Los Angeles Clippers

Norman Powell (PG, knee) and Cam Christie (PG, ankle) are out. Ben Simmons (PF, back) is questionable.

Los Angeles Lakers

Maxi Kleber (SF, foot) and Rui Hachimura (SF, knee) are out. Cam Reddish (SG, personal reasons) is doubtful.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Los Angeles Lakers will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 220.

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