1. Clippers Lakers Betting Line
2. Clippers Lakers Lineups
3. Clippers Lakers Spread
4. Clippers Vs Lakers Lineup
5. Clippers Lakers Line

Clippers vs Lakers odds, spread, line, over/under, predictions and betting insights for the 2020 NBA Opening Day game. Harry How/Getty Images Clippers vs Lakers NBA Opening Day Game Info NBA Opening Day Game Los Angeles Clippers (0-0) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (0-0) Date: Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Time: 10:10 p.m. EST Venue: Staples Center. The Clippers aren’t the best defensive team in the league but have shown the capacity to hold the Lakers in check, evidenced by their win earlier in the year where the held the Lakers to 107 points. The Los Angeles Lakers have a starting lineup that rotates around their star players, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Los Angeles has had limited salary room to build around them, but have guards on friendly deals.

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game Information

Date: 12/22/20

Time: 10:00 p.m. ET

Clippers Lakers Betting Line

Venue: Staples Center

TV Coverage: TNT

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Moneyline, Spread, Total, and Odds

Moneyline: Lakers -136 Clippers +116

Spread: Lakers -2.5

Total: 222 points

NBA Championship Odds: Lakers +270 Clippers +650

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Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers News and Notes

Despite the fact that this is the first game of the season, both of these teams are dealing with key injuries. Marcus Morris is currently listed as questionable for the Clippers, and he became an important part of their rotation after being acquired before the trade deadline last season. The Clippers increased their Net Rating by a ridiculous +17.7 points per 100 possessions with Morris on the court during the regular season, and the three-man combination of Morris, Kawhi Leonard, and Paul George outscored opponents by an average of +15.9 points per 100 possessions. That makes them one of the most lethal three-man combos in the league.

Morris was unable to suit up in the preseason due to knee soreness, and he will almost assuredly be limited if he does suit up vs. the Lakers.

On the Lakers side, newly acquired Dennis Schroder is questionable with an ankle injury. He tweaked his left ankle during a preseason contest and was held out of Friday’s preseason finale vs. the Suns. That said, it seems like he’s on track to suit up on opening night.

Schroder excelled as a sixth man for the Thunder last season, and he was one of three finalists for the Sixth Man of the Year award. He should fill a similar role for the Lakers this year and serve as the offensive focal point off the bench.

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Preview and Pick

It doesn’t get much better than the Clippers vs. the Lakers on opening night. Not only do these teams share the same city and arena, but they are two of the best teams in basketball. Both teams are led by a dynamic duo that would be the envy of most teams.

The Lakers’ duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis was able to lead them to a championship last season, and they’re the current betting favorites to win the title in 2021.

The Clippers’ duo of Leonard and George ultimately fell short, but they remain two of the best players in the league. Not only are they gifted scorers, but both players are capable of playing lock down defense.

So who has the edge in this matchup? I’m going to side with the Clippers.

This should be a competitive matchup, but I think the Clippers have the edge from a motivational standpoint. They have a lot to prove this season after imploding in the playoffs, so this matchup simply means more to them. The Lakers are also coming off a grueling season that ended approximately just two months ago, so I would expect them to take it easy on their star players. LeBron has carried a tremendous workload throughout his career, and he’s entering his 18th season. The Lakers need to make getting him a bit more rest a priority this season, and he’s already talked about taking some games off during the year. It wouldn’t be a shock if his workload was limited in this contest.

Clippers Lakers Lineups

Additionally, the addition of Serge Ibaka has the potential to make a huge difference for the Clippers. They spent the majority of last year searching for a viable starting center, and Ibaka fits that description perfectly. He can space the floor on offense and protect the rim on defense, which is something that none of their big men from last season were capable of doing. He raises the ceiling of this team immensely.

The Pick: Clippers +2.5

Clippers Lakers Spread

• Point Spread: Commonly called the line or spread, it is the number chosen by Las Vegas and overseas oddsmakers that they feel will get an equal number of people to wager on the underdog as on the favorite. The negative value (-10.5) means the team is favored by 10.5 points. The positive value (+10.5) indicates an underdog of 10.5 points. In this instance, the favored team must win by at least 11 points to cover the spread. The underdog team can lose by 10 points and still cover the spread.

Clippers Vs Lakers Lineup

• Total: Known as the over/under, common wisdom says it is how many points oddsmakers feel will be scored in an NBA game by both teams combined. If you wagered under 197.5, you want the combined score of both teams to less than 197 (example 100-96).

Clippers Lakers Line

• Money Line: Commonly used as a baseball and hockey wagering tool, basketball moneylines are popular for picking underdogs. There is no point spread linked to the moneyline. So the team you bet on only has to win the game, not win by a certain number of points. The negative value indicates the favorite, just like a point spread (-170) and the positive value means an underdog (+150). If you picture the number 100 sitting in the middle of these two values, moneylines are easier to comprehend.

• Futures: Betting on a future event (such as which team will win the NBA title) is called future betting. Oddsmakers will update future odds during the year, shortening the odds for good teams on hot streaks and lengthening odds for slumping teams with injury problems. Example: the NBA top team could be +170 to win the championship. This translates to a $100 wager paying out a $170 profit if that team wins. A lousy team might be +2000, making a $100 wager pay out a whopping $2,000 as a longshot.