Clippers vs Lakers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 28

  • The Clippers are -4.5 favorites vs. the Lakers
  • Total (Over/Under): 219.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN | FDSC | SPEC

The Los Angeles Clippers visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Los Angeles, CA, USA.

The Clippers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Clippers vs Lakers Over/Under is 219.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Clippers are against the spread, while the Lakers are 31-25 against the spread.


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Clippers vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Clippers-4.5 -110O 219.5 -105-185
Los Angeles Lakers +4.5 -110U 219.5 -115+150

Lakers vs Clippers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Clippers will win Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Clippers and Lakers.

Lakers vs Clippers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Clippers will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 56.4% confidence.


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  • The LA Clippers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 58 games (+12.99 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 42 away games (+10.30 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 4Q Spread in 21 of their last 32 away games (+9.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 35 away games (+9.18 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.70 Units / 56% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 48 of their last 71 games (+23.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 54 of their last 86 games (+15.40 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 1H Spread in 41 of their last 64 games (+15.27 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 29 games at home (+14.57 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 14 of their last 17 games (+13.35 Units / 46% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone ( Units / ROI).

  • Away Moneyline Record against the Moneyline (Away ML Units Units / Away ML ROI ROI)
  • Away Record Over against the Over for game total points (Away Over Units Units / Away Over ROI ROI)
  • Away Under Record against the Under for game total points (Away Under Units Units / Away Under ROI ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 31-25 (+3.5 Units / 5.59% ROI).

  • 36-21 against the Moneyline (+6.6 Units / 5.23% ROI)
  • 27-30 against the Over for game total points (-6 Units / -9.58% ROI)
  • 30-27 against the Under for game total points (+0.25 Units / 0.4% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 65 games (-23.27 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 25 of their last 66 games (-22.30 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 29 of their last 72 games (-18.67 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 68 games (-18.37 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 54 games (-15.22 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 35 games (-18.95 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 1Q Spread in 10 of their last 35 games (-17.70 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 37 of their last 87 games (-17.25 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 68 games (-17.16 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the Team Total Over in 40 of their last 90 games (-16.70 Units / -16% ROI)

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Los Angeles Clippers: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

The Clippers are 43-9 (.827) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th-best in the NBA. The Lakers have allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three since the start of the 2023-24 season — T-8th-worst in the NBA.

The Clippers are 19-5 (.792) when making 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th-best in the NBA. The Lakers have allowed 13.9 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — T-4th-worst in the NBA.

The Clippers are 13-3 (.812) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .703

The Clippers are 40-20 (.667) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .566

Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Clippers

The Lakers are 14-3 (.824) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

The Lakers are 31-4 (.886) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .821

The Lakers are 14-5 (.737) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .630

The Lakers are 12-4 (.750) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

Los Angeles Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers shot 40% from three (542/1,363) on the road last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Clippers shot 38% from three (1,036/2,719) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Clippers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (1,360 assists/ 874 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Clippers have made 12.2 three-pointers per game this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.4

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 5.0 second chance points per game (676 points/136 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers averaged 4.7 second chance points per game (384 points/82 games) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers averaged 30.1 points in the paint per game (2,470 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.4

The Lakers averaged 10.1 second chance points per game (425 points/42 games) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

Los Angeles Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have averaged 36.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,983 rebounds/55 games) this season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4

The Clippers have 538 steals this season — 3rd most among NBA teams

The Clippers have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (250 blocks/55 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Clippers have averaged 8.6 steals per game (1,178 steals/137 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,047 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 35.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,897 rebounds/54 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4

The Lakers have averaged 7.4 steals per game (1,012 steals/136 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8

The Lakers have averaged 7.5 steals per game (407 steals/54 games) this season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.3


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