The Los Angeles Lakers host the Los Angeles Clippers, Friday Feb 25, as the Clippers have a shot at win back to back against the Lakers. The Lakers lead the Clippers 7-3 SU in their last ten meetings. NBA oddsmakers have the Lakers as -10.5 point home favorites over the Clippers with the over/under set at 194 points. Be sure to check the Clippers vs Lakers {mosimage} and get your predictions in early.
The Clippers (21-37) (5-23 V) have dropped eight of their last ten games, which have all been away from home. They suffered back-to-back losses to Oklahoma City and New Orleans. The Staples Center co-tenants had a feisty confrontation in their most recent meeting last month, and the Clippers will have an entirely different backcourt Friday night after trading Baron Davis. Eric Gordon remains out with a sprained right wrist while Baron Davis and a 2011 first-round draft pick were traded to Cleveland on Thursday for guard Mo Williams and forward Jamario Moon. "Mo Williams is a 28-year-old All-Star whose skill set not only complements our frontcourt players but is an excellent running mate with Eric Gordon on both ends of the floor," vice president of basketball operations Neil Olshey said. "Jamario is an elite athlete that can play multiple positions and will help us improve defensively." It's not clear if Williams and Moon will be available Friday for the Clippers, who have not played at Staples Center since Feb. 2
The Lakers (40-19) (20-8 H) have six of their last ten games, but have lost three of last five on home court. The Lakers have won consecutive games since the All-Star break, winning 106-101 in overtime at Portland on Wednesday. Bryant scored 37 points to help his team rally from 10 down with 5:49 left in the fourth quarter. "This was truly a playoff type of test, because of the crowd and things weren't going our way," Bryant said. The Lakers lost their last meeting with the Clippers, 92-99 on Jan 16. The game got heated as Odom, Griffin, Davis and Ron Artest were all ejected near the end of the game. With 5.7 seconds left, Griffin slammed aggressively into Odom's back while seeking position for a possible rebound. Odom grabbed Griffin's jersey and verbally expressed his displeasure. Griffin ducked his head and tried to walk away from the confrontation. That's when Davis shoved Odom firmly in the chest, leading to both teams circling under the hoop. The Clippers got 30 points from Eric Gordon and 14 from Davis in that game.
Recent Trends to Consider:
Home team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Clippers are 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Underdog is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Lakers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a losing S.U. record.
Lakers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Lakers are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Pacific.
Clippers vs Lakers
When: Friday, Feb 25, 10:30 PM ET
Pick: Lakers -10.5
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The Bottom Line: It should be an interesting game with lots of battles, but the Lakers will get the victory. Be sure to check Clippers vs Lakers Basketball Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
