Sunday will feature a brief and temporary battle for bragging rights in the city of Los Angeles. However, this spring a bigger battle could well be at stake. The Clippers and Lakers are the bet on NBA favorites to win the Western Conference. Star power will be over the top when they clash. Namely LeBron James and Anthony Davis headline the Lake Show. While Kawhi Leonard and Paul George man the Clippers marquee. Even though both LA teams are popular with the betting public they have been able to maintain profitability on the NBA board.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. LA Clippers
| Date and Time: | Sunday, March 8, 2020, 3:30 p0.m. ET |
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| Location: | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California |
| Lakers vs. Clippers TV Coverage: | ABC |
| NBA Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Los Angeles Lakers vs. LA Clippers Overview
So far, the Clippers and Lakers have met twice this season. October 22 was a 112-102 the Clippers win as 3.5-point home dogs. While December 25 saw the Lakers lose 111-106 as 2.5-point home chalks. Both games went under the sportsbook total. LA’s two teams are the topic of strong debate as to which one will emerge superior come playoff time.
Late on the Clippers have shown good form with four covers in their last five games. LA is now 42-19 straight up, 33-28 against the spread and 28-32 under the total. Fashion their NBA metrics of sixth scoring offense and 13th for points allowed.
In like manner, the Lakers have covered seven of their last nine outings. Los Angeles is 47-13 straight up, 33-26-1 vs. the odds, and 30-30 on totals. Overall the Lakers rank seventh for scoring offense and fifth for points allowed.
Key Lakers: PF Anthony Davis (26.6 PTS, 9.5 REB, 3.2 AST, 51.3 FGPCT, 33.7 3PPCT, 84.3 FTPCT), SF LeBron James (25.4 PTS, 7.8 REB, 10.7 AST, 49.7 FGPCT, 35.1 3PPCT, 69.3 FTPCT)
Key Clippers: SF Kawhi Leonard (27.0 PTS, 7.5 REB, 5.1 AST, 46.4 FGPCT, 36.5 3PPCT, 89.7 FTPCT), SG Paul George (21.1 PTS, 5.8 REB, 3.8 AST, 43.0 FGPCT, 40.4 3PPCT, 88.8 FTPCT)
Lakers and Clippers Against the Board
The Lakers are:
- 8-4 against the spread playing as the road team
- 10-3 over the total when tabbed as the visitor
- 3-1 when installing as the road team vs. the Clippers
- 4-1 over the total as the away team against the Clippers
The Clippers are:
- 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games with the Lakers
- 2-4 under the total head to head in their last six games vs. the Lakers
- 5-3 on the board when installing as the home team
- 1-4 under the total in their last five games as the host club
Los Angeles Lakers vs. LA Clippers NBA games Betting Odds Picks
Sharps will be giving the Clippers a serious look as the Bet on NBA fade against the public. Casual money always flows on the Lakers. Chances are the Clippers will be getting a bit better price than warranted. As was previously noted the Clippers have won the first two meetings against the Lakers this year. With that in mind, they’ll have the confidence to match up against the rival Lake Show.
Lakers vs. Clippers NBA Betting Online Pick: Los Angeles Clippers
Lakers vs. Clippers NBA Betting Online Score Prediction: Clippers 109, Lakers 106