The Los Angeles Clippers'(3-1) face off against the'Los Angeles Lakers'(2-2) Wednesday. Tip-off from crypto.com Arena is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Clippers vs. Lakers'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Clippers won 4-0 last season
Los Angeles added yet another future Hall of Famer Tuesday by trading for G'James Harden'from the Philadelphia 76ers. I am interested to see what starting lineup coach Tyronn Lue'will put out.'Both G Russell'Westbrook and Harden are more ball-dominant guards, and the success of this team hinges on what their minutes together will look like and whether or not Westbrook will go back to more of a bench role. Harden is not expected to play in this game, but it is possible.
The Lakers escaped with a 106-103 win Monday vs. the Orlando Magic, failing to cover as 3.5-point home favorites. F Anthony Davis'and G'D’Angelo Russell'shined in the win for Los Angeles. Davis finished with 26 points and 19 rebounds, while Russell scored 28 with 8 assists while shooting 10 of 14 from the field.