Clippers vs. Lakers predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for February 20

The Los Angeles Lakers host the LA Clippers tonight in a Pacific Division battle of cross-town rivals. Luka Doncic and the Lakers (33-21) look to solidify their position atop the division and inch closer to Denver and the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference. Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers (27-28) arrive at crypto.com Arena having won four of their last five despite having traded starters Ivica Zubac and James Harden the week before the All-Star Break.

After a dreadful start to the season that saw them lose 14 of their first 20 games, the Clippers have turned things around going 14-6 in their last 20 including four of their last five. Last night, LA rallied in the second half to win at home against Denver, 115-114. Bennedict Mathurin, acquired in the deadline deal with Indiana for Zubac, scored 38 off the bench in his home debut for the Clippers. With the win, the Clippers pulled to within 1.5 games of eighth place Golden State.

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The Lakers defeated Dallas, 124-104, at home last night. Playing with Doncic, the Lakers needed a big night from LeBron James and he delivered a triple-double with 28 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists. Austin Reaves added 18 off the bench. The win pulled LA within one game of the three seed in the Western Conference.

This is the fourth and final regular season meeting between these teams. The Lakers won the season opener in the series, but the Clippers have won and covered the spread in the last two.

Lets take a closer look at the matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds courtesy of DraftKings recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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