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Lakers vs. Clippers prediction: Lakers to win, Luka Doncic projected for big game in Saturday's NBA matchup [12/20/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers predictions for NBA Saturday.
The Los Angeles Clippers will face the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Intuit Dome on Saturday, starting at 10:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury news, Dimers' proven NBA model predicts the Lakers as the most likely winner of the Lakers vs. Clippers game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Clippers lineup will feature players like Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Ivica Zubac, while the Lakers will be led by Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Rui Hachimura.
Doncic is expected to deliver a standout performance with a projected 35 points and 4 threes.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Lakers vs. Clippers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NBA game between the Lakers and Clippers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Lakers a 55% chance of beating the Clippers. Our predicted final score has the Lakers winning 115-113.
According to our model, the Lakers (-1.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 231.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.
Lakers vs. Clippers odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Lakers | Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (-108) | +1.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -118 | +100 |
| Total | o231.5 (-112) | u231.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Lakers vs. Clippers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Lakers -1.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Lakers | -118 |
| Total | Under 231.5 | -105 |
According to our best NBA bets for Saturday, the top play to make on this game is Under 231.5 total points.
Lakers vs. Clippers player props
NBA prop bets are a great way to wager on the LA Lakers vs. LA Clippers matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Intuit Dome.
Luka Doncic is expected to lead the Lakers with 35 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists, while Kawhi Leonard is projected to have 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the Clippers.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Lakers prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Lakers are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | 35 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 68 |
| LeBron James | 23 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 46 |
| Rui Hachimura | 13 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 22 |
| Marcus Smart | 13 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 28 |
| Jake LaRavia | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 21 |
Clippers prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Clippers:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | 26 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 45 |
| James Harden | 24 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 51 |
| Ivica Zubac | 16 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 37 |
| John Collins | 14 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 26 |
| B. Bogdanovic | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 20 |
Lakers vs. Clippers game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's matchup between the Clippers and Lakers at Intuit Dome is scheduled to begin at 10:30 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Time: 10:30 PM ET/7:30PM PT
- Venue: Intuit Dome
Conclusion
We predict the Lakers, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Clippers on Saturday, with Luka Doncic projected for a game-high 68 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Lakers vs. Clippers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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