NBA opening night for the Los Angeles Lakers did not go as planned as they traveled to take on the Golden State Warriors. It was the Warriors’ ring ceremony and banner night, so the Chase Center was electric. The game was out of hand for a majority of the contest, as the Lakers lost 123-109.
They will look to get their first victory of the season in their home opener against their co-tenants, the LA Clippers. The Clippers are the team with legitimate championship aspirations this season as they are healthy heading into the season and possess arguably the deepest, most talented roster in the NBA.
Tonight is the much-anticipated return of Kawhi Leonard, who missed the entire 2021-22 season as he recovered from ACL surgery. Last season the Clippers swept the season series from the Lakers, winning all four games. They were competitive, as three of them were decided by four points or fewer.
How To Watch LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers
Date: October 20th, 2022
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Location: Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, CA
TV Channel: TNT
Radio: AM 570 L.A. Sports (LAC), ESPNLA 710 and 1330 KWKW (LAL)
NBA Injury Report: LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers
LA Clippers Injury Report: Reggie Jackson – Probable (Right Groin Soreness)
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report: Troy Brown Jr. – Out (Low Back Soreness), Thomas Bryant – Out (Left UCL Repair), Anthony Davis – Probable (Low Back Tightness), LeBron James – Probable (Left Foot Soreness), Dennis Schroder – Out (Right UCL Repair)
Expected Starting Lineups For LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers
LA Clippers Expected Starting Lineup: G Reggie Jackson, G Paul George, F Kawhi Leonard, F Marcus Morris Sr., C Ivica Zubac
Los Angeles Lakers Expected Starting Lineup: G Russell Westbrook, G Patrick Beverley, F Lonnie Walker IV, F LeBron James, C Anthony Davis
NBA Betting Odds: LA Clippers vs Los Angeles Lakers
Clippers vs. Lakers Spread: Clippers -5.5
Clippers vs. Lakers Over/Under Total: 225.5 Points
Clippers vs. Lakers Moneylines: Clippers -225, Lakers +185
For the Clippers, there are a few good player props to keep an eye on. With Russell Westbrook starting at point guard for the Lakers, whoever matches up against him is a good bet for over points, rebounds or assists whether it is Reggie Jackson or John Wall. Kawhi Leonard and Marcus Morris Sr. rebounding props are also solid based on numbers against the Lakers from last season.
For the purple and gold, there is value to be found in rebounding props as well. Westbrook, Patrick Beverley and LeBron James all have favorable matchups for rebounding. But, a lot of that came without Paul George and Kawhi Leonard in the lineup. Westbrook’s rebounding prop against Jackson, should he be named the starter again, offers the most value.
