Los Angeles at Los Angeles

The Lakers are facing the Clippers at The Staples Center, and the line here is more indicative of a home favorite rather a neutral-court favorite. That is likely because the Clippers are chasing the fourth seed in the West and a potential home court advantage in their first round playoff series. It is also likely due to the fact that the Clippers are 17-2 SU in the last 19 meetings between these clubs. The problem is that despite the lopsided nature of this series, the Lakers are 5-3 ATS in the last eight meetings. The Clippers are also just 17-17 since January 17th, and have carried a winning margin of 15 points or more in just five of the 34 games. This looks like an overlay, take the points on the LA Lakers.