The Los Angeles Lakers (11-22) will try to snap their six-game home losing streak in a matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers (14-19) at Staples Center. The game will air on FSN Prime Ticket at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, December 29, 2017.
Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers Free Prediction
The Clippers come in on a high note after blowing out the Sacramento Kings in their last game, 122-95. The Clippers made 21 of their 27 free throws (77.8 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.623 (above their season average of 0.513). DeAndre Jordan had a good outing for the Clippers, contributing 13 points and 15 rebounds.
In the Lakers’ last game, they lost to the Memphis Grizzlies, 109-99. The Grizzlies did a terrific job of getting and making free throws (34-39; 87.2 percent). The Lakers, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.7 (above their season average of 23.5). Brandon Ingram had a solid game for the Lakers, leading the team in scoring with 23 points on 9-for-20 shooting.
The Clippers come into the contest with records of 14-19 straight up (SU) and 17-15-1 against the spread (ATS). Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when setting the total of Clippers games, with 16 overs compared to 16 unders.
Meanwhile, the Lakers are 11-22 SU and 16-17 ATS. Lakers games have gone over the total 54.5 percent of the time.
The Clippers have won both contests against the Lakers this season, including a five-point victory the last time these teams met. The Clippers covered as 5-point favorites and the game finished with a total of 235 points, which was 18 points above the projected point total of 217 points. The Clippers did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (28-30; 93.3 percent). The Lakers, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (13.6 vs. 14.8). Lou Williams scored a game-high 42 points.
Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Clippers, ATS Winner – Clippers, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
The Lakers are 11-13 when they reach the century mark, while the Clippers are 12-12.
The total has gone over in 10 of the Lakers’ 17 home games, while 10 of the Clippers’ 18 road games have gone under.
The Lakers average 16.0 fast break points per game, which ranks second in the league. The Clippers rank 26th in fast break points allowed per game (13.6).
The Lakers average 46.6 rebounds per game, which ranks third in the NBA. The Clippers rank 22nd in rebounds allowed per game (43.8).
The Lakers rank 10th in assists per game (22.9) while the Clippers rank 25th (20.6).
The Lakers rank 10th in steals per game (8.3) while the Clippers rank 20th in steals allowed per game (8.2).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, the Clippers are 3-1-1 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under.
The Lakers are 2-3 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under over their last five games.
The Clippers have outscored opponents by an average of 5.8 points in their last five games. On the season, the Clippers have lost by an average of 0.9 points.
During their last five games, the Lakers have scored an average of 104.6 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 110.8 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
