On Sunday(01/19), the Los Angeles Clippers(23-17) will battle against the Los Angeles Lakers(22-17) in an NBA Regular-Season game. The Clippers are 5th in the Western Conference whereas the Lakers are 6th in the West. Find the analysis and the predictions related to this Western Conference affair here.
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The Clippers have been decent
The Clippers enter the match after a 118-89 win against the Portland Trail Blazers as Norman Powell put up 23 points. They are on a three-game winning streak which helped them overcome a lean 1-4 stretch largely because of a road trip. Overall, the Clippers have been terrific at home, winning 14 out of their 20 games. James Harden and Norman Powell have kept their season afloat on the offensive end. Meanwhile, the presence of tough defenders Terance Mann and Ivica Zubac has been huge as the Clippers have given up just 106.6 points per game(3rd)
The Lakers need to figure out their rotations
The Lakers come into this contest after a 1-point win against the Brooklyn Nets as Austin Reaves erupted for 38 points. They have won two in a row but both wins have been against struggling teams and the squad had trouble putting away the Nets. At any rate, they have been inconsistent like their previous seasons and while some players display spark, the unit hasn’t still meshed as a whole. The Lakers will need to do some soul-searching ahead of the 2025 trade deadline to become a championship contender.
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Bet 2- Los Angeles Clippers: Total Points Over 104.5 for +110 at BetMGM
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This is a huge game for both teams. For the Lakers, it is a litmus test regarding how they will fight against a strong home team while for the Clippers, a win can solidify their hold on the fifth spot in the West further. Both teams have a ton of depth issues and a close game can be on cards. Anyway, the Clippers may win this tilt by 4-8 points with the total points being around 215-225.
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