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Clippers vs Lakers prediction NBA · Tuesday, November 25

Finalcrypto.com Arena · NBC, Peacock, Spectrum Sports Net, FanDuel SN SoCal
LA Clippers
LA Clippers
5-13 · away
Final score
118-135
Projected: 111-116
Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
13-4 · home
34% win LACwin LAL 66%
FavoriteLAL
Projected margin5.1
Projected total227
ConfidenceMedium

At a glance

The Los Angeles Lakers (12-4) host the LA Clippers (5-12) on Tuesday, November 25 at 11:00 PM ET at crypto.com Arena in NBA action. Final score: Clippers 118 – Lakers 135. Before tip-off, the Basketlog model gave the Lakers a 66% chance to win: prediction correct. This season, the Lakers are 4-2 at home and the Clippers are 2-7 on the road. Over the last 10 games: 8-2 for the Lakers and 2-8 for the Clippers (current streaks: Lakers W4, Clippers L1).

The analysis Model

Slight edge to the Lakers, but the Clippers have what it takes to keep it close. The model projects Lakers 116 – 111 Clippers, a margin of about 5.1 points in favor of the Lakers and a total around 227 points. Expect a game at a standard NBA pace.

  • The Clippers need to win the pace battle to stay in the game.
  • The Lakers' offense (115.6 pts/game) is the more productive of the two.

What tips the balance

In points, positive = edge Lakers
Team strength (adjusted point differential)LAL +1.7 / LAC -1.1 per game
+2.8
Home-court advantageLakers at home
+2.3
Expected marginfor Lakers
+5.1

Scenarios

Lakers win by 10+
35%
Close game (margin ≤ 5)
29%
Clippers win by 10+
11%

Stat comparison Current season

LACLAL
112.3
Points scored / game
115.6
113.5
Points allowed / game
113.6
45.9 %
Field goal %
52.9 %
39.0 %
3-point %
39.2 %
35.3
3-pointers attempted / game
36.2
78.6 %
Free throw %
79.1 %
40.8
Rebounds / game
38.0
25.0
Assists / game
24.0
12.5
Steals / game
10.8
4.5
Blocks / game
5.8
23.0
Turnovers / game
16.6

Top performers

Clippers
James HardenG · #129pts / game
James HardenG · #19assists
Ivica ZubacC · #4010rebounds
Lakers
Luka DoncicG · #7743pts / game
Luka DoncicG · #7713assists
Luka DoncicG · #779rebounds

Recent form

Last 5 games (including preseason early in the season)
LAC
No games played yet.
LAL
No games played yet.

Team comparison

LACLAL
5-12Record12-4
112.3Points scored / game115.6
113.5Points allowed / game113.6
-1.1Adjusted margin / game+1.7
L1Current streakW4
2-8Last 10 games8-2
2-7 roadHome / road record4-2 home
50-32 (+4.7)Last season50-32 (+1.2)
NoPlayed yesterdayNo

LA Clippers Injury report Clippers

No injuries reported.

Los Angeles Lakers Injury report Lakers

No injuries reported.

Probabilities estimated by the Basketlog model from available public data. They are neither a certainty nor betting advice.