LA Clippers vs. LA Lakers Pick and Preview – February 4, 2025

The Los Angeles Lakers (28-19) and Los Angeles Clippers (28-21) face off for the second time this season on Tuesday, February 4 at 10:00 PM ET at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The Clippers are favored with a point spread at -8.5 (-110) at MyBookie.

Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview

The Lakers are going through some big changes. They recently traded Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic, a plan that no one saw coming. They have played well over their last five games, going 4-1 with a two-game win streak on the line.

They recently defeated the New York Knicks 128-112, with LeBron James leading with a triple-double that consists of 33 points, 12 assists, and 11 rebounds. The team shot 58.0 percent from the field and 47.5 percent from deep.

The Lakers are currently ranked 17th in the league for getting 112.2 points per game. Per 100 possessions, their offense ranks 12th with a rating of 114.7. This shows they are slightly above average when it comes to scoring and taking care of the basketball.

Their defense has allowed 112.3 points per game, ranking 12th. Their defensive output per 100 possessions comes in at 19th with a rating at 19th. Compared to their offense, they do their best to break even and come out ahead each game.

Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview

The Clippers just had a 115-108 loss to the Toronto Raptors, ending their two-game win streak. Over their last five games, they have gone 3-2. They did not look as fluid on offense, as they had 10 assists less than the Raptors and worse shooting. 

James Harden led the team with 25 points and seven assists. This game would have been much closer if the Clippers had not had a poor start to the third quarter, with a 12-minute span that turned into a 31-16 battle.

The Clippers are 23rd in the league for producing 110.3 points a game. Their offensive rating at 111.9 ranks 21st, which is a decent amount below the league average.

On defense, they are allowing 107.2 points a game and currently rank third. Their rating on this end is at 108.8, which ranks second. They have a solid margin of error, but they must play well on this end of the floor.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

For the latest Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers betting odds, check out MyBookie, where the Clippers are favored by 8.5 points. Per market analysis, the Clippers have a 65.4 percent chance to win. With the Lakers not having Anthony Davis and Luke Doncic not yet in the lineup, the Clippers have a great opportunity to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -8.5 (-110)