Clippers Lakers Line
Yet on sites like FanDuel Sportsbook, when the line moved again, the Lakers were a one-point underdog. That reverse steam shows that the sharp money will be on the Clippers. Odds via FanDuel. The Los Angeles Clippers battle the Los Angeles Lakers in the bubble on Thursday, July 30. These two teams are among the betting favorites to win the title, with many betting odds showing the Lakers as the team with the second-best odds to win the championship and the Clippers as the third-highest favorite to win it all. The most common Clippers lineup this season has started just 17 games together. This lineup is Patrick Beverley, Paul George, Maurice Harkless, Kawhi Leonard, and Ivica Zubac. The Clippers lineup has shuffled often this season due to injuries and trades. How Many Starts Does Kawhi Leonard Have?
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How to read NBA Las Vegas Odds
The point-spread was developed to provide a balance for both teams involved in a contest to attract bettors to potentially back the weaker team and receive points. The two squads in a game are listed with a title, either a favorite or an underdog. The favorite is usually the perceived better team in the game, as backing them means giving up several points.
The favorite is always listed with a minus (-) sign before the point-spread while the underdog is labeled with a plus (+) label.
Ex. Favorite -10, Underdog +10
On the VegasInsider.com odds page, there is another number associated with the favorite and its listed as -10. This number is simply defined as vig or what many in the sports betting industry call vigorish. Another common term is called juice and its technically the price the bettor has to pay on a straight wager.
Ex. Bet $110 to win $100 (10% juice)
Ex. Bet $100 to win $91.91 (10% juice)
It's not uncommon to see other values posted other than -10. Examples seen on the NBA Vegas Odds pages could include -08, -12, -15 and -20. The -10 price is the most common value in the industry while many books offer reduced 'juice odds' and that would fall into the -08 category.
The lower-juice sportsbooks are normally found outside of the state of Nevada. If you are in a state where sports betting is legal, please check out our online sportsbook directory to find the best and most secure places to make NBA bets.
Another number thats posted on the NBA Las Vegas is the total or over/under for the specific matchup. If the favorite is designated as the home team, then the total will be listed above and vice versa if the visitors are favorites.
All of the above numbers are listed next to the teams, and before each matchup is a Rotation number. The NBA Las Vegas Odds are listed in order of rotation and those numbers are generated and produced by the sportsbooks. Above each matchup and rotation is the Time of the game, which is subject to change. All game times are Eastern Standard Time.
NBA Open Line
One of the best features on the NBA Vegas Odds is the Open Line. This numbers consists of the first betting line received from one of our Las Vegas or Global Sportsbooks. The opening line varies depending on the sportsbook but it provides a clear-cut rating that the oddsmakers use. If youre betting on the NBA or any other sport, its a great idea to view the open line first.
VI Consensus NBA Line
The VegasInsider.com Consensus NBA Line is just as important as the Open Line and also a key resource on odds platform. The Consensus column could be called a Median Line since it shows the most consistent number provided by the sportsbooks on VegasInsider.com. The consensus line will be the same as the open line but once the wagers start coming in, this number is often different than the openers.
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Clippers vs. Lakers Betting Preview
After a four-month layoff, the NBA is back! The Los Angeles Clippers battle the Los Angeles Lakers in the bubble on Thursday, July 30. These two teams are among the betting favorites to win the title, with many betting odds showing the Lakers as the team with the second-best odds to win the championship and the Clippers as the third-highest favorite to win it all.
Taking a look at the Lakers vs. Clippers odds entering the game, the Lakers are slightly favored. This lines up with a bigger picture view of how these two teams are being viewed by bettors entering the resumption of the season.
To compare Lakers vs. Clippers odds across various sportsbooks, as well as other games from around the MLB, be sure to take a look at the odds comparison tool. The odds comparison tool is a great way to shop the best Lakers vs. Clippers lines.
Lakers, Clippers Both Missing Players
Lakers Clippers Lineup
The Lakers enter the game without guards Rajon Rondo (broken thumb) and Avery Bradley. Bradley opted out, citing family concerns.
The Clippers will not have point guard Patrick Beverley, who is in quarantine after visiting a strip club away from the NBA bubble. They’ll also be without 2019 Sixth Man of the Year, Lou Williams, who is in quarantine after visiting a strip club. Those are big losses for the Clippers. Williams averaged 18.7 points per game during the regular season.
Clippers Lakers Lineups
The Lakers enter the series with superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the way. The team scored the seventh-most points per game during the regular season with 114.3. James will likely run the point with Alex Caruso helping fill the void with Rondon and Bradley absent. Defensively, the Lakers had the third-best scoring defense in the NBA, allowing opponents to score just 106.9 points per game.
The Clippers enter the game with their own devastating one-two punch with two-time NBA Finals MVP Kahwi Leonard and six-time All-Star Paul George. The team is expected to play Reggie Jackson extra minutes until Williams is eligible to return. The Clippers were tied for fourth in the NBA in scoring at 116.2 points per game. Defensively, they were 13th, yielding 109.7 points per game.
James, Davis, and the Lakers will likely be a popular bet because of their large fan base, but the Clippers have proven this season that they are every bit the equal of the team they share an arena with.
The Clippers took two of the three meetings straight up (SU) between the two teams in the regular season. Against the spread (ATS), it was the Clippers getting the edge, going 2-1.