Clippers vs. Lakers Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 04th, 2025

Arena and City where Clippers vs. Lakers will be playing

On February 04th, 2025, the Clippers will take on the Lakers in an NBA game in Inglewood, CA at Intuit Dome, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.

Introduction to the Clippers vs. Lakers betting tip and prediction

The Western Conference showdown is scheduled for February 04th, 2025, kicking off at 21:00. The Clippers enters as -8 point favorites in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Lakers won, 116-112. The over/under for the upcoming game is 220 points.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, we are all well aware of how crucial the 3-point shot has become to the game. Let's analyze the proficiency of teams in long-range shooting. The Clippers are currently nailing 35.9% of their 3-pointers. Meanwhile, the Lakers are impressively converting 35.6% of their shots from beyond the arc. The Clippers are dedicating 39% of their attempts to 3-pointers, showcasing their commitment to long-range shooting. The Lakers, on the other hand, are taking 39% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Los Angeles Clippers

How are the Clippers playing this season?

The Clippers comes into this game with a 28-21 record, and they are currently 6th in the Western Conference standings. The Clippers are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Clippers win their most recent game?

No, Clippers fell to the Raptors, 115-108. Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Clippers

The leading scorer for the Clippers this season is Norman Powell, who is averaging 24.1 points per game. He scored 14 points on 6-for-15 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Lakers.

Other Team Leaders for the Clippers

Coming into the February 04th, 2025 contest, Ivica Zubac leads the Clippers with 12.7 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 37.5 points in DraftKings and 41.1 fantasy points in FanDuel. James Harden has a team-high 8.4 assists per game. He scored 47.75 DraftKings points and 48.5 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Clippers is James Harden (1.5 steals per game). He has 47.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 48.5 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Ivica Zubac is leading the way for the Clippers with 1.2 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 37.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 41.1 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Clippers Team Analysis

The Clippers' point differential this season is 3.1 points per game, which ranks 8th in the NBA. They are averaging 110.3 points per game while allowing 107.2 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Clippers are making 12.1 shots per game, which ranks 26th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Clippers are making 16.9 per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA.

Projected Clippers Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Lakers, the Clippers' starting lineup consisted of Ivica Zubac, Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell, Terance Mann and James Harden. For the upcoming matchup, the Clippers has the following injuries: Cam Christie is out (ankle), Kris Dunn is out (knee) and Norman Powell isquestionable (hip).

Los Angeles Lakers

How are the Lakers playing this season?

The Lakers head this game with a 28-19 record, and they are currently 5th in the Western Conference standings. The Lakers are 8-2 in their last 10 games.

Did the Lakers win their most recent game?

Yes, Lakers defeated the Knicks, 128-112. LeBron James scored 34 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Lakers

The leading scorer for the Lakers this season is Anthony Davis, who is averaging 25.7 points per game. Anthony Davis also leads the team in minutes played per game with 34.76. He scored 20 points on 8-for-15 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Clippers.

Other Team Leaders for the Lakers

Anthony Davis is leading the way with 11.9 rebounds per game LeBron James is dishing out a team-high 9.1 assists per game. He has 68.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 59.2 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Lakers' leader is Jarred Vanderbilt with 2.3 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 11.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 11.1 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Lakers is Anthony Davis, who is sending back 2.1 shots per game

Lakers Team Analysis

The Lakers' point differential this season is -0.1 points per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. They are averaging 112.2 points per game while allowing 112.3 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Lakers are making 12 shots per game, which ranks 27th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Lakers are making 18.1 per game, which ranks 5th in the NBA.

Projected Lakers' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Clippers, the Lakers' starting five were Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell. For the upcoming matchup, Lakers has the following injuries: Cam Reddish is questionable (personal), Armel Traoré is out (quadricep), and Christian Wood is out (knee).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

According to Vegas, it is a toss-up for the Clippers and Lakers game. Although it is a pick’em, the suggestion is to bet at the Lakers.

Money Line betting suggestion

Clippers are a -8 money line favorite for the game against the Lakers, and the suggestion is to pick the Lakers.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Clippers and Lakers is 220 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Clippers and Lakers have combined for just 3 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.