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Clippers vs. Lakers Prediction: Lakers to Win, LeBron James Projected for 27 Points in Friday's NBA Game [2/28/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Friday's Los Angeles Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers matchup.
The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers will meet in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, starting at 10:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury updates, Dimers' advanced NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Lakers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's LA Clippers-LA Lakers game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Lakers' chance of winning is 57%, while the Clippers' is 43%."
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Lakers lineup will feature players like LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, while the Clippers will rely on Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Ivica Zubac.
Doncic, the Lakers' latest star recruit, is expected to shine with a projected 27 points and 3 threes.
For further insights into Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Clippers vs. Lakers predictions page.
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Lakers vs. Clippers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NBA matchup between the Clippers and Lakers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Lakers a 57% chance of defeating the Clippers. Our predicted final score has the Lakers winning 110-108.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Clippers and Lakers each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 220 points has a 52% chance of going over.
Clippers vs. Lakers Odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Clippers | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-108) | -1.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +106 | -122 |
| Total | o220 (-110) | u220 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Clippers vs. Lakers Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Clippers vs. Lakers matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.
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Clippers vs. Lakers Player Props
Betting on LA Clippers vs. LA Lakers NBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.
Kawhi Leonard is expected to lead the Clippers with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, while LeBron James is projected to have 27 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists for the Lakers.
Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.
Clippers vs. Lakers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's action between the Lakers and Clippers at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Friday's Clippers vs. Lakers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any LA Clippers vs. LA Lakers picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Lakers, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Clippers on Friday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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