Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction, Preview and Odds - 02/04/2025

by Rod Pearson

Monday, Feb 03, 2025
Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Venue:  Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA 
Where to Watch:  TNT, MAX


Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Lakers +6, Clippers -6; Over/Under:  217.5 points
Bet365:  Point Spread:  Lakers +6, Clippers -6; Over/Under:  217.5 points
BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Lakers +6, Clippers -6; Over/Under:  217.5 points

Season Record

Los Angeles Lakers:  28-19 (1st place, Pacific Division)
Los Angeles Clippers:  28-21 (2nd place, Pacific Division)

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Recent Form
Los Angeles Lakers:  8-2 last 10
Los Angeles Clippers:  6-4 last 10


Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview and Analysis


The Lakers are entering this game with a 28-19 record overall this season and they are 12-13 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Washington Wizards and the New York Knicks. LeBron James led the team in points in that game with 33 while Austin Reaves was next on the team with 27 points. LeBron James led the team in assists in that game with 12 while LeBron James led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 58% from the field, 47.5% from 3-point range, and 83.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.3 PPG against them. The Lakers have an ATS record of 24-22-1 this season and their O/U record is 23-24.



The Clippers are entering this game with a 28-21 record overall this season and they are 17-8 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Toronto Raptors. James Harden led the team in points in that game with 25 while Ivica Zubac was next on the team with 18 points. James Harden led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Ivica Zubac led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 46.6% from the field, 32.1% from 3-point range, and 81% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 110.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 107.2 PPG against them. The Clippers have an ATS record of 30-19 this season and their O/U record is 20-28-1.


Lakers vs Clippers Prediction

The current betting odds have the Lakers listed as a 6 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Lakers have looked really good in their games this season with their 28-19 record overall which has them in the top half of the West at the moment. They haven't looked good in their road games this year with their 12-13 road record, but they have been getting really hot lately. They have looked a lot better in their games lately, going 8-2 in their last 10 games and winning 2 games in a row now. They have been climbing up the standings as they look to be a force in the West going forward. Meanwhile, the Clippers have looked good in their games this season with their 28-21 record overall which has them in the top half of the West too. They have looked great on their home court this year with their 17-8 home record, but they haven't been as hot as the Lakers have been lately. The Clippers are only 6-4 in their last 10 games which is still good, but they are right behind the Lakers in the West so the Lakers will be looking to spread that gap even more here. The Lakers also have a lot of hype surrounding their team as they just traded Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic in one of the most shocking NBA trades over the last few years. Doncic might not be ready to go in this one, but he is going to have a massive impact on this team and the motivation will be there to continue their winning streak as the Lakers have now become an even bigger contender. The Clippers have looked a lot better on their home court this season, but they have also been really up and down this year, even coming off a loss to the Raptors in their last one who are one of the worst teams in the NBA. The best way to place a bet here is on the Lakers to cover the spread in this game. 

Lakers Clippers Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Tuesday, February 4, 2025 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Lakers 120 Clippers 117.
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NBA Betting Trends


Los Angeles Lakers: 15-35 ATS off a road win. 8-18 ATS off an upset win as a road underdog. 4-9 ATS versus teams who average 9 or more steals/game on the season. 10-3 OVER versus teams who average 9 or more steals/game on the season.

Los Angeles Clippers: 8-4 ATS off an upset loss as a road favorite. 20-12 ATS after playing 3 consecutive road games. 18-10 1H ATS as a home underdog. 9-3 1H OVER off an upset loss as a road favorite.

Key Injuries


Los Angeles Lakers:  C. Reddish (SF) Day To Day - Personal. M. Kleber (PF) Out - Foot. L. Dončić (PG) Out - Calf. C. Wood (PF) Out - Knee.

Los Angeles Clippers:  N. Powell (SG) Out - Hip. C. Christie (SG) Out - Ankle. K. Dunn (PG) Out - Knee. N. Batum (SF) Out - Illness.


Notable Quotes


“I love everything about his game. I love everything about him. The way he plays the game reminds me of the way I play the game. We’re just triple threats. We rebound.” - LeBron James on Luka Doncic being his new teammate.


"They did a great job tonight playing defence and they protected their home floor. That’s how they got the win." - Kawhi Leonard after their loss against the Raptors in their game on Sunday.


Starting Lineups


Los Angeles Lakers
PG Austin Reaves
SG Dalton Knecht
SF Rui Hachimura
PF LeBron James
C Jaxson Hayes

Los Angeles Clippers
PG James Harden
SG Norman Powell
SF Kawhi Leonard 
PF Derrick Jones Jr.
C Ivica Zubac

Statistical Leaders


Los Angeles Lakers
PPG: L. James (24)
APG: L. James (9.1)
Reb/G: L. James (7.6)

Los Angeles Clippers
PPG: N. Powell (24.1)
APG: J. Harden (8.4)
Reb/G: I. Zubac (12.7)

Coaches:
Los Angeles Lakers: JJ Redick (1st season)
Los Angeles Clippers: Tyronn Lue (5th season)



Rod Pearson

About the Author:

Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life.  He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years.  In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective.  Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.

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