Lakers vs Clippers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 5

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 05, 2023, 5:30 PM
  • The Clippers (41-38) are -4.5 favorites vs. the Lakers (41-38)
  • Total (Over/Under): 229.5 points
  • Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 10:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on BSSC & SportsNet LA

The Los Angeles Lakers visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the LA Clippers on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EDT in Los Angeles.

The Clippers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Lakers vs Clippers Over/Under is 231.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 39-38 against the spread, while the Clippers are 39-40 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Clippers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers+3.5 -110O 231.5 -115+135
LA Clippers -3.5 -110U 231.5 -115-160

Clippers vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Clippers will win Wednesday‘s game with 59.3% confidence.

Clippers vs Lakers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Lakers and Clippers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 4Q Spread in 49 of their last 67 games (+28.59 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 56 games (+22.31 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 39 of their last 67 games (+17.80 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 33 away games (+11.00 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 43 games (+9.35 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 53 of their last 83 games (+17.42 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 42 games at home (+15.79 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Game Total Under in 30 of their last 43 games at home (+15.70 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 3Q Spread in 29 of their last 42 games at home (+14.72 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 58 games (+13.53 Units / 21% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 39-38 (-2.9 Units / -3.33% ROI).

  • 41-38 against the Moneyline (+8.85 Units / 7.88% ROI)
  • 40-38 against the Over for game total points (-1.8 Units / -2.07% ROI)
  • 38-40 against the Under for game total points (-6 Units / -6.9% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone 39-40 (-5.05 Units / -5.81% ROI).

  • 41-38 against the Moneyline (-12.15 Units / -8.26% ROI)
  • 37-42 against the Over for game total points (-9.2 Units / -10.59% ROI)
  • 42-37 against the Under for game total points (+1.3 Units / 1.5% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 83 games (-50.25 Units / -45% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 27 of their last 83 games (-33.85 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 32 of their last 81 games (-29.70 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 1H Spread in 31 of their last 81 games (-23.95 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 62 games (-21.78 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 83 games (-15.44 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 67 games (-15.15 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 33 away games (-14.20 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 35 games (-13.94 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 43 games (-13.60 Units / -29% ROI)

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

The Los Angeles Lakers are 9-22 (.290) when losing the rebounding margin this season — eighth-worst among NBA teams. The New Orleans Pelicans have averaged 51.9 rebounds per game (3,528 rebounds/68 games) this season — 10th-highest among NBA teams.

The Lakers are winless (0-15) when shooting 40% or worse from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .120

The Lakers are 31-66 (.320) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .350

The Lakers are 7-27 (.206) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .276

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

The LA Clippers are 41-24 (.631) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — eighth-best among NBA teams. The Orlando Magic have averaged 14.8 turnovers per game (2,242 turnovers/152 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — fourth-highest among NBA teams.

The Clippers are 62-28 (.689) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

The Clippers are 18-12 (.600) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

The Clippers are 32-6 (.842) when winning the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .773

Injury Report: Clippers vs. LakersWednesday‘s Game, Apr. 5

  • Brandon Boston Jr. (Clippers): Boston Jr. hasn’t played since Feb. 14 against Golden State and remains without a timetable to return.
  • Paul George (Clippers): George has a sprained right knee and will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • Eric Gordon (Clippers): Gordon is questionable for Wednesday’s (Apr.5) game against Los Angeles.
  • Marcus Morris Sr. (Clippers): Morris Sr. is questionable for Wednesday’s (Apr.5) game against Los Angeles.
  • Mo Bamba (Lakers): Bamba did not play in Tuesday’s (Apr.4) game against Utah.
  • D’Angelo Russell (Lakers): Russell did not play in Tuesday’s (Apr. 4) game against Utah.

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (261 assists/ 126 TOs) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.5

The Lakers averaged 109.5 points per game (7,887 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Lakers shot 35% from three (796/2,248) in the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Lakers have made 10.6 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

LA Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers shot 41% from three (1,027/2,498) in the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Clippers are shooting 40% from three (1,494/3,771) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Clippers have averaged 21.0 points in the paint per game (3,196 points/152 games) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.9

The Clippers have averaged 43.3 points in the paint per game (9,700 points/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48.3

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 38.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,590 rebounds/68 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 37.4 defensive rebounds per game (5,609 rebounds/150 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.8

The Lakers have averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (8,261 rebounds/222 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36.0

The Lakers have averaged 5.1 blocks per game (1,123 blocks/222 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

LA Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have averaged 36.6 defensive rebounds per game (8,190 rebounds/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36.0

The Clippers have averaged 36.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,529 rebounds/70 games) this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Clippers have averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (5,550 rebounds/152 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.8

The Clippers have averaged 5.0 blocks per game (384 blocks/77 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6


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