Clippers vs Lakers prediction NBA · Friday, October 23
At a glance
The Los Angeles Lakers (1-0) host the LA Clippers (1-0) on Friday, October 23 at 10:00 PM ET at crypto.com Arena in NBA action. Final score: Clippers 117 – Lakers 125. Before tip-off, the Basketlog model gave the Lakers a 58% chance to win: prediction correct. This season, the Lakers are 1-0 at home. Since the start of the season: 1-0 for the Lakers and 1-0 for the Clippers (current streaks: Lakers W1, Clippers W1).
The analysis Model
Slight edge to the Lakers, but the Clippers have what it takes to keep it close. The model projects Lakers 115 – 113 Clippers, a margin of about 2.6 points in favor of the Lakers and a total around 228 points. Expect a game at a standard NBA pace. Early season: the numbers still lean heavily on last season, so confidence stays cautious.
- The Clippers need to win the pace battle to stay in the game.
What tips the balance
Scenarios
Stat comparison Current season
LACLAL
Top performers
Clippers
Darius GarlandG · #1026pts / gameDarius GarlandG · #106assists
Rui HachimuraF · #286reboundsLakers
Austin ReavesG · #1528pts / gameAustin ReavesG · #159assists
Walker KesslerC · #148reboundsRecent form
LACLALHead-to-head
LAL lead 2-0 this season.
LAC
Team comparison
| LAC | LAL | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-0 | Record | 1-0 |
| 114.3 | Points scored / game | 117.2 |
| 111.4 | Points allowed / game | 113.8 |
| +2.5 | Adjusted margin / game | +2.8 |
| W1 | Current streak | W1 |
| 1-0 | Last 10 games | 1-0 |
| 0-0 road | Home / road record | 1-0 home |
| 42-40 (+1.1) | Last season | 53-29 (+1.8) |
| No | Played yesterday | No |
Injury report Clippers
Injury report Lakers
Probabilities estimated by the Basketlog model from available public data; early in the season they rely heavily on last season. They are neither a certainty nor betting advice.