LA Lakers vs. LA Clippers Preview, Odds, Predictions (Jan 22)

• Lakers vs. Clippers odds are leveled.
• The total for this game is 224.5 points.
• Kawhi Leonard is upgraded to questionable for this game.

The LA basketball clash is one as the Clippers host the Lakers this Thursday night at the Intuit Dome.

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How to Watch

• When: Thursday, January 22, 10 pm ET
• Where: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, California
• How to Watch: Prime Video

Lakers vs. Clippers Odds

Team	Odds	Spread	Totals
Lakers	-108	+1.5	224.5
Clippers	-112	-1.5	224.5

Game Preview

The charade involving LeBron and Jeanie Buss isn’t helping the Lakers at all, and to be honest, it’s maybe time for the LAL to get James out of the picture, just as it happened with Buss.

The Lakers have back-to-back wins: one at home over the Raptors, 110-93, and the other on the road in Denver, 115-107. Luka had a triple-double at Mile High, with 38 points, 13 boards and 10 assists.

Former Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss reportedly felt LeBron wasn't "grateful" for the team drafting Bronny, per @Baxter

In 2022, Buss also "privately mused" about not extending James and potentially trading him to this WCF team: https://t.co/yL6pky8k90 pic.twitter.com/nqBB3N8LkN

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 21, 2026

The Clippers might have Kawhi ready for this one, with the strong forward upgraded to questionable ahead of the game. After 6 straight wins, the LAC lost to the Bulls in Chicago, 138-110.

Though we have to say that 4 of those triumphs came on the road, with this team having a pretty tough schedule over the past three weeks or so. Right now, the Clippers sit at 19-24 and need more wins to get back in the saddle.

Lakers vs. Clippers Betting Trends

• TOTAL went OVER in 4 of the Lakers’ last 6 games.
• Luka is the NBA’s top scorer, with 33.5 points per game.

• The Clippers are 12-4 ATS in the last 16 games.
• The Clippers are 6-1 SU in the previous 7 events.

Lakers vs. Clippers Head to Head

So far this season, these two units met twice, each winning a game. The first was 135-118 for the Lakers at home, and the second was 103-88 for the Clippers in the Intuit Dome.

Lakers vs. Clippers Predictions

A lot depends here on Kawhi. And if, but only if he plays, we are betting on the Clippers to take this game. If he isn’t playing, we would advise moving away from this event. His presence on the court will be a huge negative matchup for either LeBron or Luka. The Clippers are in very good form, and with him, they have much better prospects to win than the Lakers.

• Free NBA picks: Clippers win