Lakers vs. Clippers: NBA Betting Picks, Odds, Trends & Prediction | Tonight, 5/6

It’s a battle of Los Angeles, with the Lakers taking on the Clippers tonight on TNT. This is the third and final matchup between these teams during this shortened NBA season. The Lakers vs. Clippers NBA betting picks preview will find the best NBA betting odds, give you some betting trends and show the best NBA picks and NBA predictions available.

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Lakers vs. Clippers Game Info

Los Angeles Lakers (37-28, 19-13 Away) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (44-22, 25-9 Home)
Date: Thursday, May 6, 2021
Time: 10 p.m. EST
Venue: STAPLES Center — Los Angeles, Calif.
Coverage: TNT

The Lakers enter this game as losers of three of their past four games. Though LeBron James finally made his return to the floor, it was short lived. He is expected to miss both the games tonight and tomorrow. He will join Dennis Schroder on the sideline, and Anthony Davis, Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Marc Gasol are all considered probable. Awesemo projects Davis to be the high point man on the Lakers, with 21, to go along with a projected 6.7 rebounds. Alex Caruso will step up to fill the majority of the point guard needs. Awesemo has him projected for nearly 30 minutes tonight.

The Clippers have also lost three of their past four games, and this is not a true homecourt advantage. They are coming off a win against the Raptors, which wasn’t pretty to say the least. Paul George had a decent game, putting up 22 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Awesemo projects him to lead the game in scoring tonight. Kawhi Leonard attempted just six shots in 33 minutes last game. He must be more aggressive tonight if the Clippers are to win. Awesemo currently projects him for 22 points. That may be enough to complete the regular season sweep over the in-city rivals.

Lakers vs. Clippers Betting NBA Picks + NBA Odds Shopping

Using Awesemo’s OddsShopper tool, we can easily compare the NBA odds for Lakers vs. Clippers betting across the major sportsbooks. The odds expressed are from 10 a.m. EST on May 6, so make sure to check out the OddsShopper tool yourself to get the most up-to-date odds.

NBA Odds: Moneyline

• Lakers: (+290) — William Hill
• Clippers: (-335) — SugarHouse, DraftKings

NBA Odds: Spread

• Lakers: +8 (-110) — SugarHouse, BetMGM, FanDuel, PointsBet, DraftKings, William Hill
• Clippers: -8 (-110) — SugarHouse, BetMGM, FanDuel, PointsBet, DraftKings, William Hill

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NBA Odds: Point Total

• Over: 210.5 (-110) — William Hill
• Under: 211 (-110) — FanDuel

Lakers vs. Clippers NBA Betting Trends

• The Lakers are 1-6-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last eight games.
• The total has hit the under in four of the Lakers’ last six games.
• The Clippers are 0-5 ATS in their last five games.
• The total has hit the under in each of the Clippers’ last six games.

Lakers vs. Clippers Prediction

Both teams need to start stringing wins together, but the Clippers appear best prepared to do so. They are missing Serge Ibaka still, but the Clippers are relatively healthy outside of him. The Lakers will be missing LeBron and Schroder, who are the two primary players to run the offense. Leonard will come to play and George could see some soft defense. It’s shaping up for a sweep in favor of the Clippers.

Prediction: Clippers -8

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