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2021 NBA Handicapping
(11-11) LA Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers (12-11)
Date: Friday, December 3rd
Time: 10:00 PM EST
Venue: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
NBA Moneyline Odds: Clippers | Lakers – (Bet Now!) Moneyline is off as of posting
NBA Betting Odds: Clippers -2
NBA Betting Total: 215
Friday, December 3rd the two occupants of the Staples Center the Clippers and Lakers face each other for the first time this season.
Both clubs last played another California club the Sacramento Kings with the Lakers defeating them 117-92 on Tuesday and the Clippers losing to them 115-124 on Wednesday.
Last season, the squads played three times with the Clippers taking all three contests. The Lakers hold the all-time record having bested the Clippers in 150 of their 227 matches.
LA Clippers
Paul George sat out the recent game versus the Kings for rest but is expected to be back in action for this battle of the Staples Center occupants.
Perhaps Ty Lue thought the Clippers could steal a victory versus Sacramento without their star but while LA was able to score they weren’t as effective defensively without George.
Six Clippers scored in double-figures with four of those performances coming from the bench. Terance Mann and Luke Kennard each totaled 19 points to lead LA.
The other double-figure contributors were Ivica Zubac (17), Brandon Boston Jr. (13), Reggie Jackson (12), and Isaiah Hartenstein (11).
Injuries are a factor for both teams with the Clippers being without Nicolas Batum (illness and Kawhi Leonard (knee). Two players listed as questionable are Amir Coffey (undisclosed) and Jason Preston (foot).
Los Angeles Lakers
Injuries are the big question mark for the Lakers. LeBron James tested positive for COVID and was supposed to be out 10 days but the injury report has him upgraded to probable for Friday. Presumably, that means he’s provided two negative tests since the initial test.
Meanwhile, now Anthony Davis is questionable with a thumb injury. Avery Bradley was also upgraded to probable dealing with a hand injury. Kendrick Nunn (knee) and Trevor Ariza (ankle) remain out with no definitive return date.
In their recent victory versus the Kings, the Lakers had to overcome a 14 point deficit and relied on Anthony Davis to lead the way with 25 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks but hurt his thumb in the game.
Russell Westbrook delivered 23 points, five rebounds, and six assists. Dwight Howard offered a double-double of 12 points and 13 rebounds including five on the offensive glass. Malik Monk registered 22 points off the bench and Carmelo Anthony added 14 points.
NBA Betting Trends:
- The Clippers are 6-4 in the teams last 10 head to head meetings
- The Clippers are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 head to head meetings
- Over/Under is 3-6-1 in the teams last 10 head to head meetings
- The Lakers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games.
- The Clippers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone over in 5 of the Lakers’ last 7 games.
- The Clippers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
Free LA Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA Prediction:
Much like the battle in New York the LA clubs are always fighting for supremacy but the Lakers have long held the mantle given they’ve won titles while the Clippers are yet to reach an NBA Finals.
Their Clippers’ objective this season is to weather the storm riding the shoulders of Paul George and hope Kawhi Leonard can return before season end.
Through the early stages of the season the issue for the Clippers is facing teams with size so depending on who suits up on Friday that could play a factor in the outcome of this match. Still, even if Davis and James both play I’m leaning to the Clippers and George taking this match.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: Clippers -2
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