A small slide of three games in the NBA on Tuesday is watched by a city show between the clips of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Lakers at 11: 00 PM et on NBC. It’s been a story of two different seasons for these two teams in LA. LeBron James and Company are 12-4, while the Clippers are 5-12.
Let’s dive into my lakers predictions.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Adds
Money Line: Clippers +188 / Lakers -225
Spread: Clippers +6 (-110) / Lakers -6 (-110)
Total: Over 228.5 (-110) / Under 228.5 (-110)
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Best Bet #1: Clippers +6 (-110)
The clips are 5-16, which is why they hold six points in this game. However, that is not bad. Kawhi Leonard recently missed 10 games due to an ankle injury, which is why his team’s record is so poor. However, Leonard returned this past Sunday and quickly produced 20 points and three steals.
Although the Lakers are 12-4, they have never faced the toughest opposition. Head coach JJ Redick hasn’t beaten a good team since November 5 (San Antonio). The lakers faced two teams that currently have winning records since they beat the spurs and lost by 20 points to the Hawks and 29 to the THUND. Deandre Ayton was ruled out of the game due to a knee problem. That’s tough for the residents because Ayton impressed in his first season in Los Angeles, averaging 15.5 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. Jaxson Hayes and Maxi Kleber will get more time due to Ayton’s absence and neither of those big men provide any confidence.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Player Player Player Better: Ivica Zubac over 16.5 points (+100)
Without Ayton, the Lakers could be in trouble down the stretch against Zubac. The 7’0″ center from Croatia is in the midst of an outstanding 2025-26 campaign. He’s ranked high at 17
In four outings against the Lakers during the 2024-25 season, Zubac surpassed the 20-point mark twice. He is averaging 19.5 PPG in the last two contests.
