Yes we are doubling down on another Lakers line that has moved a ton. Hells to the yeah. Lakers are better team, can play game at snails pace and might be best defensive team in NBA right now. No Reaves or Rui means less three attempts, I can live with that. JJ Reddick will have a plan for Zubacs and not let him dominate the paint. Lakers have won 5 of 7 vs these guys. Clippers shaky on road and even if Normal Powell plays, he should be rusty. Lakers have met every big challenge vs quality opponents, LBJ is a top 15 player still and they have thrived despite injuries lately. Lakers are 10-3 in division, Clippers just 6-5 in division; 13-13 after loss.

The usual populated injury list for the Lakers, though most listed always seem to play. Tonight the rundown includes Luka Doncic (calf) and LeBron (foot), though legit concern about the availability of Austin Reaves, who exited early in Friday's 106-102 win over the Clips. The trend to note for Lake Show isn't necessarily the five-game win streak, but rather the six consecutive unders since Luka was added to the mix. That includes the Friday game at Crypto.com that teetered but never really accelerated pace-wise, even as Doncic did damage with 31 points. The Clippers might get Normal Powell back i tonight after he's missed nearly three weeks, but note none of their first three meetings this season cleared this 220.5 for tonight. Play Clippers-Lakers Under

Let's start with the assumption that it's tough to beat a good opponent twice in the span of 48 hours. The L.A. team in purple and gold took down its glamorous neighbors Friday night but must hit the floor for its seventh game in 12 days against a more rested foe that will be slightly or dramatically more healthy, depending if premier scorer Norman Powell returns from an injury layoff. For the Lakers, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura are almost certain scratches, and LeBron James and Luka Doncic are due for a load management respite. It's a home game for the Lakers but involves no travel for the visitors returning to a former home before their snazzyy arena opened this season.

Lakers have a superpower and it's not about Luka - it's their flexibility on defense and ability to shapeshift. The Clippers are a good defensive team; Lakers have become a great one. LBJ wills them to win in every big spot - and this qualifies. Had a letdown vs CHA and UTA, but have won 5 of last 7 vs LAC, are 11-2 ATS in the division. have covered 4 of 5 and beat Clippers twice since early Feb. Clippers fail to cover 6 straight and just 6-5 in the division. Clippers cover far better at home than on the road. Lakers will have a better plan for Zubacs in this one; he kept Clippers in the game Fri night. LBJ is on a mission.