NBA: Los Angeles Clippers @ Los Angeles Lakers Odds and Betting Preview

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – The slumping Los Angeles Lakers will be looking for a return to form this evening as they host crosstown rivals the Los Angeles Clippers in a crucial divisional battle at the Staples Center.

The Lakers are an 8/13 at Ladbrokes chance to arrest their three game slide with a victory whilst the Clippers are a 29/20 chance on the money line with Bet365. The Point Spread has been set at Los Angeles Lakers (-3) with either side a 10/11 chance to cover the spread with Bet365.

The Los Angeles Lakers (10-8) will be looking to avoid losing their a fourth straight game this evening as they take on the Clippers in the battle of LA. The Lakers lost only their second home game this season on Sunday as they blew a late lead to fall 98-96 to the Indiana Pacers. The Lakers offense once again struggled, failing to hit 100 points for the tenth straight match despite Kobe Bryant continuing his fine scoring form with 33 points on 14 of 30 shooting. Mike Brown’s side will be hoping to bounce back with an important home victory this evening before the Purple and Gold face a critical stretch in which the franchise play eight of the next nine fixtures on the road (where they are currently a dismal 1-6).

The Clippers, so often the punch line of Laker jokes down the years, finally look relevant and have the opportunity to announce their arrival as a force in the Western Conference this evening by clinching a series victory over the Lakers for only the third time in their history. Vinny Del Negro’s side currently sit at 9-5 as a promising start to the season has seen the side move to the head of the Pacific Division. Newly acquired Chris Paul, so close to being a Laker only a few short weeks ago, has been vital to the Franchise’s turnaround and looks set to return to the fold this evening after five games out with a hamstring injury. The All-Star point guard was of course the star of the first match between the two sides, as he outdueled Kobe with 33 points to steer his side to a 102-94 victory, and his return will be pivotal to the side’s chances of moving further clear of the Lakers in the standings with victory. 

The Over/Under for the total points in the game has been set at 186.5, with BetVictor offering 10/11 either side of the line. Punters can back the Lakers to score over/under 95.5 points in the game at 10/11 with William Hill whilst the line for the Clippers’ total points in the game has been set at 91.5 with the same firm.

In the alternative handicap market, the Lakers can be backed to win by ten or more points at 9/4 with Bet365 or fourteen or more at 7/2 with William Hill. The Clippers are available at 23/10 to win the encounter by four points or more with Bet365.

Both these sides are currently contesting the Pacific division this season, with the Clippers and Lakers both at a best price of even money for the divisional title with Paddy Power and Ladbrokes respectively. The Lakers are currently a 10/1 shot for the NBA title with Paddy Power whilst the Clippers are a 22/1 chance with Ladbrokes.

The Game Tips Off at 2230 ET/0330 GMT with live coverage on NBA TV (US) and ESPN (UK). 

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