LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 19/01/2025, 02:37  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 19/01/2025 at 02:38 in NBA Predictions

The LA Clippers welcome cross-city rivals the Lakers in their next assignment in the NBA. Only 0.5 games separate the two teams in the Western Conference standings. Read on for our prediction of this match.

This is the Clippers’ first home game at their new Intuit Dome Arena against their city rivals. They have gradually made the venue a fortress and will be eager to not lose such a crucial matchup.

Bragging rights are at stake but so too is the race for an automatic playoff slot.

Ty Lue’s men have compiled a 23-17 record and sit fifth in the standings. James Harden, Kris Dunn, Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac have been listed as questionable for this match.

LA defeated the Blazers 118-89 away from home for their third successive win.

The Lakers come into this match in sixth place with a 22-17 record. They have won their last two games after resuming their schedule following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.

J.J. Reddick’s men earned a close 102-101 victory over the Nets, a team the Clippers had blown out by 59 points just days before. The Lakers have taken a stronghold in this matchup in recent meetings.

They have won three times in their last four meetings with the Clippers. Before this, they had lost 11 straight to their soon-to-be hosts.

LeBron James is probable to play but Anthony Davis and Jaxson Hayes are questionable.