L.A. Clippers +4½ vs L.A. Lakers
L.A. Clippers +4½ -105 over L.A. Lakers

Pinnacle +4½ -105 BET365 +4½ -110 SportsInteraction +4½ -110 5DIMES +4½ -108 888Sport +4½ -110

Posted at 11:15 AM EST

L.A. Clippers +4½ over L.A. Lakers

9:00 PM EST. The long-awaited reprise of the NBA is headlined by a marquee match-up of inter-city rivals, which kicked off the 2019-2020 season. However, this time the feud will not be settled on the hardwood of the Staples Center in the City of Angels, it will be handled within the bubble of the Magic Kingdom. Adopting a congruent strategy to the NHL's resumption, Orlando will serve as a “Hub City” as the league looks to finish its postseason while also combatting the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.

There are several moving parts as to why the line has jumped by 3½ points since the Lakers opened as a one-point choice. First, Lakers phenom Anthony Davis was initially a question mark as he dealt with an eye issue but is now expected to play. This influenced the market. On the flip-side, star Forward Kawhi Leonard has struggled in “preseason” scrimmage exhibitions and the Clips bode several question marks as to whether key bench asset Trez Harrell or defensive guru Patrick Beverley will be available. Reluctance to back the Clippers will be enhanced further upon the news of former sixth-man of the year “Sweet” Lou Williams listed as unavailable due to quarantine in the buildup to this high-profile affair. When you combine these narratives with the fact that the Lakers are a public team by proxy, who also bode the services of the game’s favorite son LeBron James, it is clear to us that one will pay extra to get behind the chalk here.

Though these times are unprecedented, one thing remains constant in our betting acumen: we will never play a team at a bad number. That is exactly what one will do if they decide to spot the points with the Lakers here. Again, the Lakers opened as a one-point favorite before “heavy public action” propelled the Lakers to where they stand now. Of course that doesn’t guarantee us anything. Overvalued teams win and cover from time to time but what it does guarantee is that we are going with the “best of it” by playing the enhanced points (value) being offered on the Clip Joint.

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Our Pick

L.A. Clippers +4½ -105 (Risking 2.10 units - To Win: 2.00)

Atlanta +17½ +102 over Boston