This is still somewhat in flux with LeBron and Luka just cleared, but this is basically what it will land on. Clippers were -4.5. Wish I had taken that +4.5. A couple books have -120 and some have -110 still. The Lakers are in the second of a B2B but really didn't have to stress too much last night in beating Minnesota -- and no Norman Powell still for the Clips.

We already believe the Lakers will win this game but with the line movement we will double down here. Not worried about back to back with Lakers - Luka was bad Thurs night and still covered and the minutes with him and LBJ on court together will be better here. LAL 10-2 ATS in the division and thrive as home dog. Clippers failed to cover 5 in row and 9 of last 11. JJ Reddick will have a master game plan in place defensively. LBJ has been unreal in big spots - at The Garden, in Denver and will have them up for this one too. Have a 9-3 record in the division.

Lakers continue to settle into their new roster. With Luka's legs under him now and the minutes restriction gone, they can stack him more with LBJ on the court at the same time. JJ Reddick has done a great job changing his defensive style to fit opponents. Lakers are 9-3 in the division, have won 4 of last 6 vs Clippers, and are 20-7 as a home favorite. Clippers just 6-4 in the division and have failed to cover 5 in a row. LAC are 9-18 SU as a dog and 5-12 as a road dog. Lakers new backcourt should be a problem for Harden and Co.