Lakers vs. Clippers Picks, Predictions: Struggling Shooters Meet Smothering Defense

Lakers have lost three straight games and are struggling to score points. Los Angeles Clippers have managed to stay afloat thanks to their strong defense. NBA experts predict a Lakers victory.

The Clippers opened at -4.5 and the number has moved to Clippers -3. 5 at BetMGM and -1.3 at DraftKings and FanDuel. 58% of the cash has gone on the underdog Lakers. The total opened as 221 and has dropped to 219.

Lakers vs. Clippers is a game with a lot of underdogs.

Clippers are off to a 6-5 start but have only a 4-7 record against the spread. Los Angeles is 2-8 outright and ATS. The Lakers are 26th in the NBA in shooting percentage at 44.4%. Los Angles is No. 5 in defensive efficiency at No 17.

The Clippers and Lakers are the two worst teams in the NBA in offensive efficiency. The Clippers won the last game against the Lakers 103-97 in late October. Los Angeles is the only team in NBA that scores more than 108 points per game.

James is over 7.5 rebounds (-130) against the Clippers. LeBron has had fewer than 7 rebounds in only one game this season. He has historically been one to try and put his team on his back in times of trouble.

Lakers vs. Clippers is on 11/9/2022 at 2:30 p.m. ET.