Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/4/25
At 10:00 ET, the Clippers (-303) will host the Lakers (+246) in a Western Pacific division matchup. The Clippers are favored by 8 points and the over/under is set at 220.
This game will be played at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood and can be seen on TNT.
LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -8
This game will be played at Intuit Dome at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, February 4th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-97 in favor of the Clippers.
- Our projections have Norman Powell finishing with 21 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists.
- From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and knocking down 14 threes.
Are Los Angeles Ready for a Road Win?
The Lakers improved to 28-19 this season with a 128-112 win over the Knicks on Saturday. Los Angeles, who entered the game as +11 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 240, surpassing the O/U line of 226.5 by 13.5 points.
After a 32-32 tie in the 1st quarter, the Lakers edged ahead by taking the 2nd quarter 27-22. Though the Knicks outscored them 35-32 in the 3rd, the Lakers dominated the 4th quarter, winning it 37-23 to seal the victory.
In their 128-112 win over the Knicks, the Lakers shot 58% from the field and hit 19 threes at a 47.5% clip. LeBron James led the way with a triple-double, posting 33 points, 12 assists, and 11 rebounds.
Austin Reaves added 27 points, while Rui Hachimura contributed 21. Reaves scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, and Max Christie added 9 of his 15 points in the 4th.
Despite a rough 3rd quarter where they allowed 35 points, the Lakers’ defense tightened up in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up just 22 and 23 points, respectively, to help secure the win. Overall, they allowed 112 points on 46% shooting from the Knicks.
The Lakers did a solid job defending the three, giving up 10 made threes on 35% shooting. They also sent the Knicks to the line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws. Defensively, the Lakers recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.
Can the Clippers Secure a Win at Home?
The Clippers fell to 28-21 on the season after a 115-108 road loss to the Raptors on Sunday. Los Angeles, favored by 5.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 223, slightly exceeding the 219.5-point line.
After taking a 61-61 lead into halftime, the Clippers struggled in the 3rd quarter, being outscored 31-16. Despite a strong 4th quarter where they outscored Toronto 31-23, they couldn’t complete the comeback.
James Harden led the Clippers with 25 points in their 115-108 loss to the Raptors, scoring 12 in the opening quarter. He shot just 35% from the field and 22.2% from three, hitting 2 threes overall. As a team, the Clippers made 9 threes, shooting 32.1% from beyond the arc.
Ivica Zubac added 18 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter, shooting 63.6% from the field. Kevin Porter Jr. contributed 17 points, with 5 coming in the final period.
The Clippers’ defense struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, giving up 36 and 31 points, respectively, in their 115-108 loss to the Raptors. Despite a strong 4th quarter, where they allowed just 23 points, the damage was done. Overall, the Clippers gave up 115 points on 51% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Raptors hit 13 threes at a 52% clip. The Clippers sent the Raptors to the line 16 times, where they made 14 free throws. Defensively, the Clippers recorded 6 steals and 7 blocks.