Los Angeles Lakers @ Los Angeles Clippers

Normally, it’s not smart to endorse a 16-point favorite. But for the Lakers, they are playing a “road” game, which is in the same arena where they play home games, and the Clippers are extremely short-handed.

The Clippers will be without Baron Davis, Zach Randolph, Marcus Camby and Chris Kaman on Wednesday, which, needless to say, leaves them thin.

The problem will be in the front court where rookie DeAndre Jordan will be asked to deal with Pau Gasol/Andrew Bynum. The Clippers might mail this one in early.

Pick: Lakers -16