Los Angeles Lakers at Los Angeles Clippers NBA Picks & Parlay 11/27/2017
Monday, November 27, 2017
Staples Center
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The Los Angeles Lakers head to Staples Center to take on the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, November 27, 2017. The opening line for this game has the Clippers as 6 point favorites.
The Lakers head into this matchup with a mark of 8-11. They are 2nd in the Pacific Division. They currently have a point differential of -1.8 as they are averaging 105.3 points per contest while giving up 107.1 per game. The Clippers have an overall mark of 7-11. They currently are 3rd in the Pacific Division. They are averaging 105.1 points per contest and giving up 105.7, which is a point differential of -0.6.
Valuable Los Angeles Lakers Betting Trends
The Los Angeles Lakers are 9-10-0 against the spread
The Los Angeles Lakers are 9-10-0 against the over/under
Important Los Angeles Clippers Betting Trends
The Los Angeles Clippers are 7-11-0 against the spread
The Los Angeles Clippers are 7-10-1 against the over/under
Key Los Angeles Lakers Injuries
11/26/17 F Larry Nance Jr. Thumb is upgraded to probable Monday vs. LA Clippers
Key Los Angeles Clippers Injuries
11/22/17 PG Patrick Beverley Knee is out for season
11/09/17 F Danilo Gallinari Gluteus is out indefinitely
10/22/17 PG Milos Teodosic Ankle is out indefinitely
Player Spotlight
Kyle Kuzma averages 16.8 points per contest in 31.9 minutes per game this year. He averages 1.5 assists per game and 6.3 rebounds per contest for Los Angeles. His field goal percentage is 50% for the season while his free throw percentage is 76%. Jordan Clarkson comes into this game averaging 15.1 points per contest while playing 21.8 minutes per night so far this year. He grabs 2.5 rebounds per contest and distributes 2.6 assists per game. His FG percentage is 49% while his free throw percentage is 75%.
Player Spotlight
Blake Griffin averages 23.4 points per game this year and he's on the court an average of 35.8 minutes per game. He also brings in 7.7 rebounds per game and 5 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is 78%. Lou Williams has scored 17.3 points per contest while playing 28.4 minutes per game this season for the Clippers. He hauls in 2.6 rebounds per contest and has 4.1 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 45% and his free throw percentage is at 88%.
Useful Team Statistics
The Lakers allow 107.1 points per contest which is 20th in the NBA. They also surrender a 45% shooting percentage and a 32% average from 3-point range, ranking them 11th and 2nd in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 46.5 rebounds a game which ranks 27th, and they allow 21.7 assists per game which puts them in 9th place in the league. They force 16.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 24th in the NBA. Los Angeles averages 105.3 points per contest this year, which is 15th in the league. Their average scoring margin is -1.84 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a unit, which has them ranked 14th. From 3-point territory they shoot 31%, which is good for 30th in the NBA. They average 46.9 boards per contest and 22.7 assists per game, which ranks them 5th and 12th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 2nd with 17.3 per game.
Useful Team Statistics
The Clippers give up 105.7 points per game, which ranks them 16th in the league. Their defense is surrendering a 46% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 16th and 21st in those defensive statistics. They rank 22nd with 23.2 dimes allowed per game and 17th with 43.8 boards surrendered per contest. The Clippers are 15th in the league in forcing turnovers with 15.6 per contest this year. Los Angeles is 16th in the NBA with 105.1 points per contest this season. They are 17th in the league in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is -0.61. They shoot 36% from beyond the arc, which is good for 18th in the league. They are 15th in the NBA in rebounding with 43.8 boards per contest and 26th in assists per game with 20.4. The Clippers are 11th in turnovers per contest with 15.6.
Advanced Statistics
The Lakers are 28th in the league in defensive rating with 103.1, and their offensive rating of 101.3 is ranked 26th. They are 3rd in the NBA in pace with 103.3 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 50% is 24th. As a unit they are 26th in the league in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 29% of their shot attempts, ranking 23rd in the NBA. Los Angeles is 3rd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.9 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 50%, which is 24th in the NBA.
Advanced Statistics
Los Angeles is 11th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.1 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14.2 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 52%, which is 13th in the league. The Clippers are 11th in the NBA in offensive rating with 107.7, and their defensive rating of 108.3 is ranked 12th. In terms of pace they are 17th in the league with 97.1 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 16th. As a team they are 16th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 35% of their shots, ranking 13th in the league.
So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?
Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Clippers -6 and under 213.5 total points
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