A Western Conference battle has the Los Angeles Lakers (41-38) and the Los Angeles Clippers (41-38) colliding on Wednesday night. With the regular season winding down, this contest is crucial for 2023 NBA playoffs seeding as both teams own the same record. The Clippers have dominated the series lately, winning 10 straight, including on Jan. 24 when the Clippers topped the Lakers 133-115. LeBron James (foot) and Anthony Davis (foot) are listed as questionable for the Lakers, while Paul George (knee) remains out for the Clippers.
Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena, with the Clippers as the home team. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Clippers as a 3-point favorite in the latest Lakers vs. Clippers odds. The over/under for total points is 232. Before making any Lakers vs. Clippers picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer simulation model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Lakers vs. Clippers and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA betting lines and trends for Lakers vs. Clippers:
- Lakers vs. Clippers: Clippers -3
- Lakers vs. Clippers Over-Under: 232 points
- Lakers vs. Clippers money line: Clippers -150, Lakers +126
- LAL: Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Wednesday games
- LAC: Clippers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS loss
- Lakers vs. Clippers picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Lakers can cover
Guard Austin Reaves is a very crafty and nimble playmaker. Reaves showcases his smooth jumper and is able to find his way into the lane. The Oklahoma product averages 12.8 points, 3.3 assists, and shoots 39% from downtown. In his last game against the Utah Jazz, Reaves finished with 28 points and six assists.
Guard Dennis Schroder has amazing speed and burst to blow past defenders. The 29-year-old also does a great job reading the defense to make plays as a scorer and facilitator. Schroder averages 12.7 points and 4.5 assists per game. On March 26 against the Chicago Bulls, he dropped 17 points with five assists and two steals.
Why the Clippers can cover
Forward Kawhi Leonard is an impactful player on both ends of the court. Leonard has a terrific jumper from both the mid-range area and 3-point land. The five-time All-Star uses his wingspan to smother defenders and get into passing lanes. He averages 23.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. On April 1 against the New Orleans Pelicans, Leonard notched 40 points, eight boards and four assists.
Wing Norman Powell is another athletic, floor-spacing option on the perimeter. Powell can play above the rim and owns a reliable jumper. The UCLA product averages 16.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, and shoots 40% from downtown. In the March 31 contest versus the Memphis Grizzlies, he logged 16 points, two assists, and went 2 of 2 from three.
How to make Lakers vs. Clippers picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 236 points. The model also says one side of the spread has all of the value. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine.
So who Lakers vs. Clippers? And which side of the spread has all of the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.
