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

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 28, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Clippers are -3.5 favorites vs. the Lakers
  • Total (Over/Under): 235.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN | SPEC | BSSC

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

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

The Lakers vs Clippers Over/Under is 234.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 27-33 against the spread, while the Clippers are against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Clippers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers+3.5 -110O 234.5 -115+135
Los Angeles Clippers -3.5 -110U 234.5 -105-160

Clippers vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Clippers will win Wednesday‘s game with 65.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Lakers and Clippers.

Clippers vs Lakers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Clippers will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 55.4% confidence.


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 51 of their last 79 games (+20.05 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 31 of their last 42 away games (+19.00 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 40 away games (+16.65 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 32 of their last 46 away games (+16.60 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 55 of their last 97 games (+13.20 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 38 games (+17.55 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 42 of their last 66 games (+15.80 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 48 of their last 78 games (+15.00 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Game Total Under in 31 of their last 51 games (+10.10 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 2Q Spread in 24 of their last 37 games (+9.85 Units / 24% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 27-33 (-9.35 Units / -14.16% ROI).

  • 32-28 against the Moneyline (+6.5 Units / 5.59% ROI)
  • 31-28 against the Over for game total points (+0.2 Units / 0.3% ROI)
  • 28-31 against the Under for game total points (-6.15 Units / -9.31% ROI)

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

  • Home Moneyline Record against the Moneyline (Home ML Units Units / Home ML ROI ROI)
  • Home Over Record against the Over for game total points (Home Over Units Units / Home Over ROI ROI)
  • Home Under Record against the Under for game total points (Home Under Units Units / Home Under ROI ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 41 games at home (-24.35 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 78 games (-24.15 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 66 games (-21.65 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 54 games (-15.20 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 29 of their last 69 games (-14.10 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 79 games (-27.95 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 46 away games (-23.20 Units / -46% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 46 away games (-21.20 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 11 of their last 40 away games (-21.10 Units / -48% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 43 of their last 97 games (-20.95 Units / -14% ROI)

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

The Lakers are 15-4 (.789) when making 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .671

The Lakers are 19-41 (.317) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .361

The Lakers were 4-13 (.235) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .297

The Lakers are 30-46 (.395) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .441

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

The Clippers were 15-4 (.789) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Clippers are 7-1 (.875) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .538

The Clippers are 14-2 (.875) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .819

The Clippers are 20-8 (.714) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .560

Injury Report: Clippers vs. LakersWednesday‘s Game, Feb. 28

  • Norman Powell (Los Angeles Clippers): Ankle, Out
  • Gabe Vincent (Los Angeles Lakers): Knee, Out
  • Cam Reddish (Los Angeles Lakers): Ankle, Out
  • Jarred Vanderbilt (Los Angeles Lakers): Foot, Out
  • Christian Wood (Los Angeles Lakers): Knee, Out

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 4.4 second chance points per game (237 points/54 games) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (304 assists/ 149 TOs) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6

The Lakers have averaged 10.0 second chance points per game (541 points/54 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

The Lakers have averaged 10.1 second chance points per game (272 points/27 games) on the road this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

Los Angeles Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers are shooting 40% from three (349/879) on the road this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Clippers are shooting 40% from three (684/1,728) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Clippers averaged 22.0 points in the paint per game (1,802 points/82 games) in the first half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.9

The Clippers had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (1,959 assists/ 1,167 TOs) last season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 37.6 defensive rebounds per game (5,107 rebounds/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,116 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 36.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,991 rebounds/54 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Lakers have blocked 302 shots this season — 10th most among NBA teams

Los Angeles Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have 418 steals this season — tied for 7th most among NBA teams

The Clippers averaged 35.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,946 rebounds/82 games) last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Clippers have averaged 8.0 steals per game (418 steals/52 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Clippers forced 12.2 turnovers per game (501 turnovers/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd lowest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.0


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