The Los Angeles Lakers will visit the Los Angeles Clippers in the middle of the NBA regular season. The game will take place at the Intuit Dome on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 10:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on Amaz.
The Lakers hold a 26-16 record and are currently on a two-game win streak. They are ranked fifth in the Western Conference and first in the Pacific Division. The Clippers, with a record of 19-24, are on a losing streak of one game. They sit tenth in the Western Conference and fourth in the Pacific Division.
Los Angeles Lakers Team Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers are on a strong run with recent wins against the Denver Nuggets and Toronto Raptors. Luka Dončić has been a standout player, scoring 38 points in the win against the Nuggets. LeBron James also contributed with consistent performances, adding 19 points and 9 rebounds in the same game.
Offensively, the Lakers rank second in field goal percentage and third in effective field goal percentage. Their ability to make free throws at a high rate is notable, with 21.3 made per game. However, they struggle in rebounding, ranking 26th in rebounds per game this season.
Defensively, the Lakers have challenges with opponents’ field goal percentages. They rank 27th in field goal percentage allowed and 28th in effective field goal percentage allowed. Despite this, they excel in blocking shots, ranking second in the league with 4.0 blocks per game.
Los Angeles Clippers Team Preview
The Los Angeles Clippers are coming off a rough loss against the Chicago Bulls, where they scored 110 points but allowed 138. James Harden led the team with 24 points in 30 minutes, but the team struggled overall. Despite this setback, the Clippers have shown strong performances in their recent games against the Wizards and Raptors, securing victories in both.
On the season, the Clippers average 112.3 points per game, ranking them 26th in the league. They excel in free throw shooting with a league-leading 84.5% accuracy. However, their rebounding numbers are low, averaging only 40.3 per game, which is 29th in the league.
Kawhi Leonard leads the team in scoring with 28.2 points per game, but he is questionable with a knee injury. James Harden is also a key player, averaging 26.0 points and 8.0 assists per game. The team faces challenges with injuries, as Bradley Beal and Derrick Jones Jr. are both out, impacting the team’s depth.
Betting Prediction
The Clippers are slight favorites against the Lakers, with a spread of -1.0. The Lakers score 116.3 points per game, while the Clippers average 112.3. Both teams have defenses that allow over 110 points per game, which points to a potentially high-scoring game.
The Lakers have a high field goal percentage of 49.6, which ranks 2nd in the league. They also lead the league in two-point percentage at 59.8. This efficient shooting could lead to more points, supporting an over bet.
The Clippers have the best free throw percentage at 84.5. They also keep opponents to 113.8 points per game, ranking 8th in the league. Despite their strong defense, the Lakers’ efficient offense might still push the total over 224.
- Pick: Over 224 (-112)
