Clippers vs Lakers Prediction

Los Angeles Lakers (2-2) vs Los Angeles Clippers (3-1)

Game Info: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 10:00 pm (Crypto.com Arena)

Betting Odds: Los Angeles Lakers -3 -- Over/Under: 226.5

The Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers meet Wednesday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Clippers look for a statement win to improve to 4-1 on the year. The Los Angeles Clippers have lost their only road game this season. The Los Angeles Clippers are averaging 120.5 points on 51.6 percent shooting and allowing 104 points on 44 percent shooting. Paul George is averaging 27.3 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Kawhi Leonard is averaging 23 points and 5.7 rebounds. Bones Hyland is the third double-digit scorer and Ivica Zubac is grabbing 7.3 rebounds. The Los Angeles Clippers are shooting 42.3 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Clippers are allowing 32.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.

Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers look for a win to get above a .500 record. The Lakers have won their first two home game this season. The Los Angeles Lakers are averaging 110 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 25.8 points and 13.8 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 22 points and 8.5 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer and Taurean Prince is grabbing 1.5 rebounds. The Los Angeles Lakers are shooting 29.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Lakers are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.

Randy’s Pick

I considered the Los Angeles Clippers and the free bucket, especially assuming James Harden is going to make his debut here. However, the Clippers played last night, and we know how their injury prone players often treat back to backs. Also, the Lakers have the rest advantage and the motivation. The Lakers haven't beaten the Clippers in quite some time, and I'm sure those guys will be out to make a statement. Not only rain on the parade of the Harden addition, but finally beat the team that shares an arena. I'll lay the bucket with the Lakers.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.