Lakers vs. Clippers Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Oct. 23

Pacific Division foes battle when the Los Angeles Lakers (1-0) welcome in the Los Angeles Clippers (1-0) at Crypto.com Arena on October 23, 2026. It's the first matchup between the clubs this season.

Los Angeles is a strong 9.5-point favorite against Los Angeles when the Lakers hit the court against the Clippers on Friday. The point total for the game is 225.5.

Lakers vs. Clippers Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Friday, October 23, 2026
• Game time: 10 p.m. ET
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Arena: Crypto.com Arena
• Total: 225.5 points
• Spread: Lakers -9.5
• Moneyline: Lakers (-360), Clippers (+290)

How to watch Lakers vs. Clippers

• TV Channel: Spectrum SportsNet, Spectrum SportsNet+, ClipperVision

Betting the Over/Under: Lakers vs. Clippers

• These two teams rack up 248 points per game between them, 22.5 more than this game's point total.
• These teams surrender 201 points per game combined, 24.5 points fewer than this matchup's total.

Betting the Moneyline: Lakers vs. Clippers

• The Lakers have been listed as the moneyline favorite only one other time so far this season, a game they won.
• The Clippers will play as the underdog for the first time this season.
• The Lakers have yet to play as a moneyline favorite of -360 or shorter.
• The Clippers have not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +290.
• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Lakers' implied win probability is 78.3%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Lakers vs. Clippers

• Pick ATS: Lakers (- 9.5)
• Pick OU: Over (225.5)
  
• Prediction: Lakers 124 - Clippers 110
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