Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/22
The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers meet at the Intuit Dome on January 22, 2026, at 10:00 PM. The Lakers have a record of 26-16, holding the top spot in the Pacific Division. They come into this game after a win against the Denver Nuggets. The Clippers, with a record of 19-24, rank fourth in the Pacific Division. They are looking to recover from a recent loss to the Chicago Bulls. This game will be aired on Amaz.
Lakers vs Clippers Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers
- Venue: Intuit Dome
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Betting Odds: Clippers -1.0 (-110), Lakers +1.0 (-112), Over/Under 223.5 (-110)
Los Angeles Lakers Team Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers have been showing strong performances in recent games. They won against the Denver Nuggets with a score of 115-107. Luka Dončić played a key role, scoring 38 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, and making 10 assists.
In their game against the Toronto Raptors, the Lakers won 110-93. Deandre Ayton was perfect in shooting, making all 10 of his field goal attempts for 25 points. LeBron James also contributed with 24 points and 7 assists.
The Lakers lost to the Portland Trail Blazers, 132-116. Despite the loss, Marcus Smart scored 25 points. LeBron James added 20 points and 8 assists in that game.
Los Angeles Clippers Team Preview
The Los Angeles Clippers have faced ups and downs in recent games. They lost to the Chicago Bulls 138-110 but managed to win against the Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors. James Harden has been a key player, scoring 24 points against the Bulls and 36 against the Wizards.
For the season, the Clippers rank 27th in points per game with 112.3 and 9th in field goal percentage at 47.4%. They are strong from the free-throw line, leading the league with an 84.5% success rate. However, they struggle with rebounds, sitting at 29th with 40.3 per game.
Top players for the Clippers include Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. Leonard averages 28.2 points per game, while Harden scores 26.0 points with 8.0 assists. Injuries are a concern, as Leonard is questionable with a knee injury, and Bradley Beal is out for the season.
BTB Betting Pick
The spread pick for this game is the Clippers at -1.0. The Lakers score 116.3 points per game, while the Clippers allow 113.8 points. The Clippers have a slight edge in defense, making them a good choice to cover the spread.
The over/under pick is under 223.5. The Lakers and Clippers have a combined average of 228.6 points per game. However, both teams have solid defenses, which could keep the total score below the line.