Best NBA prop bets today for Clippers vs. Lakers (Does LeBron stay hot?)
By Peter Dewey
The battle for Los Angeles takes place at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night, with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers technically hosting Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Clippers have won nine straight games in this rivalry, and with the Lakers set as underdogs, why don’t we bet on some props?
Here are my three favorite plays for the Lakers-Clippers showdown in primetime:
Clippers vs. Lakers best NBA prop bets today
- Russell Westbrook OVER 18.5 Points
- Terance Mann OVER 0.5 3-Pointers Made
- LeBron James OVER 32.5 Points
Russell Westbrook OVER 18.5 Points
Russell Westbrook had a rough game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, scoring just six points, but he’s been hot as of late, scoring 19 or more points in eight of his last 10 games.
The usage is the key for Russ, as he’s taken 14 or more shots in nine of his last 10 games, and he’s played really well with Anthony Davis out of the lineup.
The Clippers’ defense is 10th in the league on the season, but just 24th over their last 10 games. This is a value line for Russ coming off a bad game.
Terance Mann OVER 0.5 3-Pointers Made
Terance Mann has made a 3-pointer in seven of his last 10 games, and he’s shooting 36.0 percent from beyond the arc this season.
Mann missed this line in two games where he only attempted one shot from deep, but he’s been money when he gets multiple attempts, going OVER this line in seven of those eight games.
The Lakers play at second fastest pace in the NBA, so there should be plenty of possessions for Mann to get up shots tonight.
LeBron James OVER 32.5 Points
If you’re a Lakers fan, betting on LeBron to score big should feel like second nature.
As he closes in on the NBA’s all-time scoring record, James is averaging 33.2 points per game over his last 20 games, going over this number in 11 of those matchups.
Now we’re getting him at plus money against a Clippers team that has taken a step back defensively as of late.
The usage is always going to be there for Bron, and he knows he has to score for Los Angeles to have a chance. Back him to go OVER tonight.
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