An NBA Game Day Preview between the LA Clippers Vs LA Lakers – NBA Opening Night.
When: 10:00 PM EST, December 22, 2020
Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
TV: TNT
Point Spread: Lakers -2.5
OVER/UNDER Game Total: 223.5
LA Clippers
Record: 0-0
Road Record: 0-0
ATS: 0-0
LA Lakers
Record: 0-0
Home Record: 0-0
ATS: 0-0
LA Clippers Vs LA Lakers Game Day Preview
The LA Clippers and LA Lakers will serve as the nightcap of a doubleheader on the first night of NBA games. The Lakers quest of a title defense begins, and who better to do it against than the rival Clippers. Kawhi Leonard and crew need to silence doubters after a disappointing second-round exit in last season’s playoffs.
LA Clippers
To start the season count on Paul George having a bone to pick as he trys to prove that he can still be an MVP-caliber player despite. New coach Ty Lue will have to bring a squad together that had all sorts of chemistry rumors floating around it last season because on paper the Clippers have what it takes to seriously challenge the Lakers for a trip to the Finals. We’ll see if all the drama off the court can stay there this season, though, and if this largely similar cast of characters can get on the same page long enough to make it that far.
LA Lakers
After coming off a league-tying 17th championship, the Lakers didn’t rest on their laurels in the offseason. The team reloaded with talent to surround LeBron James and Anthony Davis while getting younger in the process. They traded for Dennis Schroder, signed Wes Matthews and Marc Gasol and stole reigning Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell from the Clippers. After a year in which the Lakeshow were billed as a team with minimal depth, now they have it in excess and are favored to win another championship.
Clippers Vs Lakers Facts
- Clippers are 7-0 ATS in the last 7 meetings at Lakers.
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings at Lakers.
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 head-to-head meetings.
LA Clippers Vs LA Lakers Alternative Fantasy Basketball-Statement Games Picks
10 PT Pick: UNDER 223.5 Total PTS
9 PT Pick: Kawhi Leonard UNDER 25.5 PTS
8 PT Pick: LaBron James UNDER 27.5 PTS
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