LA Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers Betting Tips – Back Lakers In NBA’s Battle of Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Lakers are favored to secure a comfortable win over the injury-plagued LA Clippers in the upcoming 'Battle of Los Angeles.' The Lakers are coming off a commanding victory over the Warriors and have won five of the last seven meetings against the Clippers, including each of the last four at home. Meanwhile, the Clippers opened their season with a win against the Kings but remain short-handed due to injuries. The article concludes that the Lakers are tipped to cover the spread with a double-digit win.
- Lakers tipped to win by double digits against injury-hit Clippers
- Lakers have won 5 of the last 7 meetings and dominated in recent home games
- Despite a strong opener, the Clippers face trouble due to numerous injuries
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The Lakers are tipped to cover as they win this ‘Battle of Los Angeles’ by double digits.
The Clippers opened with a win over bad Kings team, but they are riddled with injuries and that spells trouble against a talented Lakers team that blew out Golden State on opening night.
Key Numbers – Can Lakers Make It 6 Wins In 8 Meetings?
- Los Angeles Lakers have won 5 of the last 7 meetings
- Los Angeles Lakers have won and covered in each of the last 4 meetings at home
- The game winner has covered in 9 of the previous 10 meetings
- The Under has cashed in 5 of the previous 7 meetings
Lakers Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting
- Los Angeles Lakers lead the all-time series 158-89
- Los Angeles Lakers won 125-122 when the two teams last met in February 2026
LA Clippers Crushed Kings On Opening Night
LA head to the Crypto.com Arena looking to follow up their opening-night success against Sacramento.
The Clippers went into the matchup with the Kings short-handed due to a bunch of injuries, but that did not slow them down on the night as they sealed a 121-96 win.
Six players hit double digits in scoring, with Darius Garland leading the way with 30 points.
Brook Lopez posted 17 points and 11 rebounds in a double-double, while Keaton Wagler contributed 15 points off the bench.
Isaiah Jackson contributed 13 points and Rui Hachimura 10 points and eight rebounds, while Gradey Dick added 12 points and four boards off the bench.
Los Angeles Lakers Blew Out Warriors In Opener
Los Angeles go into this matchup looking to build on the blowout victory over Golden State on opening night.
The Lakers pulled away during the second and third quarters, out-scoring the Warriors 68-35, and that allowed them to take their foot off the gas in the fourth as they closed out a 127-105 win.
Luka Doncic kicked off his campaign with 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and he was one of three players to put up over 20 points.
Walker Kessler finished his debut with 26 points and nine rebounds as he fell just short of a debut double-double.
Austin Reaves, meanwhile, recorded 23 points, four rebounds and six assists in the season-opening success.
Verdict
The Clippers are 1-0, but they are dealing with a bunch of injuries and this new-look Lakers team is a step up from the Kings.
Los Angeles powered past Golden State in impressive fashion on opening night, and they can back that up with a comfortable victory here.
Los Angeles powered past Golden State in impressive fashion on opening night, and they can back that up with a comfortable victory here.
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