Los Angeles Lakers at Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview/Prop Pick

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to pull off a shocking win over the Trail Blazers last night. Today, they'll take on a team struggling to make their way in the Western Conference.

Although the Los Angeles Clippers are at "home" this rivalry game never ceases to be entertaining. The good news for the Lakers is that Anthony Davis found his way back to the lineup yesterday.

The Los Angeles Clippers are coming off of a 122-116 loss to the Indiana Pacers. This season has been tough on the Clippers, and they had to deal with many injuries.

As they prepare to host the Lakers, they need to ask themselves how they'll deal with Anthony Davis. Davis dominated the Trail Blazers yesterday; the Clippers can't afford to let him go off again. So, who to choose?

Los Angeles Lakers: Anthony Davis, yet again, saves the day

It's hard to argue who makes a bigger impact on the Lakers between Anthony Davis and LeBron James. Anthony Davis put up 30 points and rallied in the fourth quarter against the Trail Blazers.

His ability to stretch the floor and dominate the paint is unlike anyone in the NBA, aside from Joel Embiid. The only problem with Davis is that he can't stay healthy through a season.

Tonight, they face the Clippers, and the Lakers are actually underdogs here. The Clippers have one of the worst offenses in the NBA, averaging just 106.11 points per game. Their defense, however, makes up for it, allowing only 106.79, 10th in the NBA.

Over their last ten games, the Clippers have a huge 7-3 lead over the Lakers. The question is, can they stop Anthony Davis?

Los Angeles Clippers: An injury-plagued season haunts L.A.

Both Paul George and Kawhi Leonard remain out for the Clippers. Two of their best players have been sidelined for weeks now, causing this decline. As they host the Lakers, they'll have to find ways to stop Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook.

On the surface, it seems like a nearly impossible task. However, the Clippers have one of the best defenses in the entire NBA.

On the offensive side of the ball, creating optimal scoring opportunities is key. The Lakers are 1-4 in their last five games against the Clippers. This proves that, for some reason, the Lakers can't perform well against the Clippers.

Both teams are dealing with significant injuries; the Clippers just need to find a way to overcome them. It starts with better shooting from the arc.

Our pick for the Los Angeles Lakers at Los Angeles Clippers

It might be shocking to some that the Clippers are actually favored by three points to win this one. However, their track record against the Lakers makes sense as to why they're favored.

Let's also keep in mind that the Clippers are 4-1 against the spread in their last five games. Let's also make a note that the total has gone over in four of the Clippers' last six games at home.

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to get a win over the Trail Blazers, which is great. Unfortunately, we think they'll sputter out here on the road against the Clippers. For that reason, we'll take the Clippers -3 and the over in this one. 

DunkelIndex Free Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -3, OVER

Prop Pick

LA Clippers (-115) OVER 111.5 Points

The Lakers are allowing 112.2 points per game on defense, which ranks No. 27 in the league. That average increases to 112.5 points per game on the road. Scores have gone OVER in six of the Lakers’ last eight road games.

With Dunkel predicting a Clippers victory over the Lakers by the score of 115-108, take the Clippers (-115) to finish OVER their Vegas team total of 111.5 points.

Amir Coffey (-110) Over 12.5 Points

Coffey has come out of relative obscurity to be the Clippers second-leading scorer since being inserted into the starting lineup. Over the last 14 games, the third-year wingman is averaging 14.7 points per game on 50.4 percent shooting from the field while averaging a team-high 31.4 minutes. More importantly, the Clippers are 4-2 when Coffey leads the team in scoring.

With Dunkel predicting a Clippers victory behind a strong offensive effort, take Coffey (-110) to go OVER his Vegas point total of 12.5 points against the Lakers.

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