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LA Clippers (5-12) at LA Lakers (12-4)
- When: Nov 25 2025, 11:00 PM
- Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- TV: NBC/Peacock
LA Clippers vs LA Lakers Preview & Prediction
Spread: LA Lakers -5.5
Moneyline: LA Lakers (-230)
Total: 228.5
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Breakdown
The Lakers come in on a four game roll and finally look like a team that understands how to win ugly when the shots are not falling. LeBron James is back from his sciatica issue and already running the offense with the calmness of someone who has seen every possible defense in the league. He has averaged fourteen points, ten assists and nearly five rebounds since returning, doing exactly what they need without forcing anything.
Luka Doncic continues to carry the scoring load for Los Angeles with style. He is leading the league in points per game and flirting with triple doubles regularly. Even on nights when the outside shot is not cooperating, he still finds ways to shift the tempo and create mismatches. The Lakers have not shot well from deep lately, something that has frustrated coach JJ Redick, but their confidence in the long game has not wavered and they believe a bounce back night is coming.
Lakers Prop Pick: Luka Doncic Over 8.5 Assists – With the Clippers chasing his scoring gravity, Doncic should slice up the defense with playmaking opportunities all night.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Breakdown
The Clippers enter the rivalry game in desperate need of stability. James Harden has been on a ridiculous scoring heater with more than thirty three points per game in the last eight contests, highlighted by a franchise record fifty five point eruption. His stepback three was untouchable that night in Charlotte, but Cleveland quickly reminded him that the league punches back.
The Clippers have dropped ten of twelve and still cannot escape the inconsistency that has defined their season. Harden carried them for a stretch, but they need the whole group functioning together. Kawhi Leonard’s return helps, especially after missing ten games, but the defense still lacks the edge it had earlier in the year. Tyronn Lue keeps preaching foundation and patience, but patience only lasts so long when the losses pile up.
Clippers Prop Pick: James Harden Over 24.5 Points – He has been aggressive, confident and featured heavily in the offense. Even in losses he gets volume.
NBA Final Score & Expert Prediction
The Lakers have the steadier form, the better late game execution and the momentum of four straight wins. The Clippers simply have not shown enough consistency to trust for a full forty eight minutes.
Final Score: Lakers 121, Clippers 112
Lean: LA Lakers -5.5
Total: Over 229.0
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