Los Angeles at Los Angeles

The undervalued Lakers are showing plenty of life these days at 2-2 SU and 4-0 ATS the last four games. They were a +13 dog at Portland the last game and lost just 98-94. The Lakers are 8-1-1 ATS against the Western Conference and the team gets a big boost as Kobe Bryant returns tonight. Meanwhile the LA Clippers are on a money-burning 3-8 spread run, including  5-11 ATS following a loss. Since their nine-game winning streak from Nov. 24-Dec. 10, the Clippers have won only seven of 14 contests, with all but one coming against teams at .500 or worse. They most recently fell to Eastern Conference-best Atlanta 107-98 on Monday. The Lakers are 4-1-2 ATS following a loss, so grab the dog in this city rivalry clash. Take the points on the LA Lakers.