NBA picks for the Lakers vs. Clippers game for January 24, 2023, with odds, lines, and spreads from a tested system

On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers will face off in a Pacific Division game. The Lakers have won their last two games and are at 22-25 overall. The Clippers, who are currently 25-24 on the season, are also enjoying a two-game winning run.

With nine straight victories over the Lakers, the Clippers have recently ruled the series. While Anthony Davis (foot), Lonnie Walker IV (knee), Austin Reaves (hamstring), and Rui Hachimura (coach’s decision) are out for the Lakers, LeBron James (ankle) is doubtful.

The Clippers are without Luke Kennard (calf) and John Wall (abdomen). The Lakers are the host team, and tip-off is set for 10 p.m. ET at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

The most recent Clippers vs. Lakers odds from Caesars Sportsbook see the Clippers as a 5-point road favorite. The total point over/under is set at 230. Check out SportsLine’s tested model’s NBA predictions and betting tips before making any Lakers vs. Clippers predictions.

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The model has just locked in its picks and NBA predictions for the upcoming Clippers vs. Lakers matchup. To view the model’s predictions, go to SportsLine right away. The following NBA odds and betting lines are for the Lakers vs. Clippers matchup:

The Lakers’ ability to cover

Forward James is running an excellent campaign. James, an 18-time All-Star, continues to display his incredible offensive versatility by scoring from any point on the court and is difficult to stop when he is attacking downhill.

James has 8.5 rebounds, 6.9 assists, and 29.8 points, which places him sixth in the NBA. He recorded 37 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists in his previous game.

Center Thomas Bryant is a powerful painter who plays with a lot of energy. Bryant, an Indiana native who averages 12.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 64% from the field, has demonstrated his ability to finish around the rim and leap high.

On the year, he has recorded nine double-doubles. Bryant recorded a season-high 31 points and 14 rebounds on January 22.

The Clippers’ ability to cover Wing Norman Powell is a fearless lane attacker with excellent quickness, good defensive presence, and exceptional leaping ability.

On 4.6 attempts per game, the UCLA graduate makes 42% of his 3-point tries. Powell scores 16.4 points per game and has scored 25 or more in two of his previous three contests. Powell recorded 30 points, four rebounds, and three assists on January 18.

Center Ivica Zubac is a quick and athletic big man in the paint who is always battling for position to grab boards and hang around the rim for simple putbacks.

With 10.2 points per game, the second-round pick from 2016 is seventh in the league in both rebounding (10.4 and field goal percentage (61.3). Zubac has so far amassed 17 double-doubles.

How to select the Lakers vs. Clippers game

The teams are expected to score a total of 236 points, according to SportsLine’s model, which leans Over on the total. A side hits well over 50% of the time, according to the model. The pick is only available at SportsLine.