by Amedeus Mastrangelo
Friday, Dec 03, 2021
Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Friday, December 3, 2021
Venue: STAPLES Center, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: ESPN
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Clippers -2, Lakers +2; Over/Under: 214.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Clippers -1.5, Lakers +1.5; Over/Under: 215.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Clippers -1.5, Lakers +1.5; Over/Under: 214.5 points
Season Record
Los Angeles Clippers: 11-11 (4th place, Pacific Division)
Los Angeles Lakers: 12-11 (3rd place, Pacific Division)
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview and Analysis
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Los Angeles Clippers: 3-7 last 10
Los Angeles Lakers: 5-5 last 10
Los Angeles Clippers Analysis
The Clippers are coming into this game with an 11-11 record overall and they are 2-4 in their road games this season and are the designated road team here but will actually be playing in their home building as well as they share with the Lakers and their record in that building this season is 9-7. They have lost 4 of their last 5 games and are coming into this one on a three-game losing streak after another loss in their last game. Their last win was against the Detroit Pistons while their 4 losses in that span came against the Dallas Mavericks, the Golden State Warriors, the New Orleans Pelicans, and the Sacramento Kings in their last game. Luke Kennard and Terance Mann both led the team off the bench in points in that game with 19 each while Ivica Zubac was next on the team with 17 points. Reggie Jackson led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Isaiah Hartenstein led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 47% from the field, 29% from 3-point range, and 75% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 105.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 104.5 PPG against them. The Clippers have an ATS record of 9-13 this season and their O/U record is 10-12.
Los Angeles Lakers Analysis
The Lakers are coming into this game with a 12-11 record overall and they are 8-6 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They have won 3 of their last 4 games and are coming into this one on a 2 game winning streak after another win in their last game. Their last loss was against the Sacramento Kings while their 3 wins in that span came against the Indiana Pacers, the Detroit Pistons, and the Kings in their last game. Anthony Davis led the team in points in that game with 25 while Russell Westbrook was next on the team with 23 points. Malik Monk off the bench also scored 22 points himself in that one. Westbrook led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Dwight Howard led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 50% from the field, 39.3% from 3-point range, and 70% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 111.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 113.2 PPG against them. The Lakers have an ATS record of 8-15 this season and their O/U record is 14-9.
Clippers vs Lakers Prediction
The Lakers are coming into this game as a 2 point underdog with the current betting odds according to Draftkings Sportsbook. They have won 3 of their last 4 games and are playing much better than the Clippers are right now as the Clippers have been losing some games recently and are not playing well. Both teams are missing some key players but the Lakers have been finding ways to win their recent games without them. The Lakers are also likely going to have more support in the building and their team has a lot more talent than the Clippers do as of right now. The best bet to place in this game is on the Lakers to cover the spread or on them to win straight up on the moneyline as their stars will step up here to get the win.
Clippers Lakers Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Friday, December 3, 2021 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Lakers 124 Clippers 117.
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NBA Betting Trends
Los Angeles Clippers: 239-256 ATS when the line is +3 to -3. 1006-1057 ATS in all games. 138-158 ATS when the total is 210 to 219.5. 495-516 ATS in road games. 468-537 ATS after one or more consecutive overs.
Los Angeles Lakers: 243-251 O/U when the line is +3 to -3. 171-179 O/U when the total is 210 to 219.5. 383-418 O/U as an underdog. 542-548 O/U in home games. 80-92 O/U in a home game where the total is 210 to 219.5. 137-150 O/U when playing with 2 days rest.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Clippers: A. Coffey (SG) Ques Fri - Undisclosed injury. Nicolas Batum (SG) Out indefinitely - Illness. Kawhi Leonard (SF) out for season - Knee injury.
Los Angeles Lakers: Trevor Ariza (SF) Mid Dec - Ankle injury. Avery Bradley (SG) Ques Fri - Thumb injury. LeBron James (SF) Out indefinitely - Illness. Kendrick Nunn (PG) Out indefinitely - Ankle injury.
Notable Quotes
"We just couldn't stop them tonight. We were due for a bad defensive game ... but they got anything they wanted, and we couldn't get in any rhythm offensively." - Tyronn Lue on stopping Valanciunas in their loss to the Pelicans on Monday night.
"We still have to find ways to win. We can't let that affect us. Obviously, he's a huge part of our team. But we've played a huge amount of games without him. So we kind of know how that is already. We've got to continue to play like we did on the defensive end until he's able to come back." - Anthony Davis after their win against the Kings on Tuesday night.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Clippers
PG Reggie Jackson
SG Eric Bledsoe
SF Paul George
PF Marcus Morris Sr.
C Ivica Zubac
Los Angeles Lakers
PG Russell Westbrook
SG Malik Monk
SF Talen Horton-Tucker
PF Anthony Davis
C DeAndre Jordan
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Clippers
PPG: P. George (25.9)
APG: P. George (5.1)
Reb/G: I. Zubac (8.2)
Los Angeles Lakers
PPG: L. James (25.8)
APG: R. Westbrook (8.6)
Reb/G: A. Davis (10)
Coaches:
Los Angeles Clippers: Tyronn Lue (3rd season)
Los Angeles Lakers: Frank Vogel (3rd season)
Amedeus Mastrangelo
About the Author:
Amedeus Mastrangelo has been heavily wagering on all sports for years and plays just about everything, including sides, totals, favorites, underdogs, against the spread, alternative spreads, first half, second half, player props, and futures. The bottom line is, if Mastrangelo can see an edge in any way shape or form, then he's going to take advantage.
