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

Prediction published on 07/01/2024, 07:45  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers will face off at Crypto.com Arena in the NBA on Sunday night. The hosts are 17-19 and 11th in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 22-12 and in fourth place. 

The Los Angeles Clippers are currently in outstanding form, securing victories in 14 of their last 15 games. They are now aiming for a sixth consecutive win following a dominant 111-95 road victory against the New Orleans Pelicans, with Paul George leading the team with 24 points and Kawhi Leonard contributing 19 points. The Clippers boast an average of 117 points per game, 2.1 points more than their upcoming opponents typically allow (114.9). On the defensive end, the Clippers average 111.7 points per game, resulting in an ascent to the 10th position in defensive rating. Notably, the Clippers exhibit superior defensive performances at home, where they concede an average of 108.4 points per game, compared to on the road, where opponents score an average of 115.4 points per game. 

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers are currently going through their most challenging stretch of the season, having lost nine of their last 11 games. They are seeking an improved performance after a convincing 127-113 defeat at the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. In that game, LeBron James led the team with 32 points, seven assists, and five steals, while Anthony Davis contributed 31 points on 13-of-22 shooting. Offensively, the Lakers are ranked 20th in the NBA, averaging 113.7 points per game, while the Clippers rank ninth in preventing opponents from scoring, with an average of 111.7 points allowed per game. Defensively, the Lakers allow an average of 114.9 points per game. When playing at home, the Lakers are scoring an average of 114.4 points per game, slightly higher than their overall average and their road performance of 113.1 points per game. Anthony Davis, D'Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, and Gabe Vincent are all listed as doubtful for the upcoming match.