Clippers vs Lakers Free Pick, NBA Free Picks, NBA Predictions 11/25/25
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LA CLIPPERS @ LA LAKERS (LAL -5.5, 227.5)
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CLIPPERS @ LAKERS 11/25/25
Given that it is a part of the NBA Cup in-season tournament group play, the rivalry game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers tonight, is expected to be a high-stakes event. Despite the recent return of important players, the Clippers are suffering at 5-12. The Lakers, who are playing the host in this game, have a solid 12-4 record.
With a four-game winning streak and an 8-2 record over their last ten games, the Lakers are now ranked second in the Western Conference. Luka Doncic, who leads the team with an average of 34.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 8.9 assists, leads the league in scoring. LeBron James' comeback from sciatica has also helped the squad. In his two games back, James has averaged 14 points, 10 assists, and 4.5 rebounds.
In the meantime, the Clippers are attempting to establish themselves. Despite seeing the return of Kawhi Leonard, they have lost ten of their last twelve games. After missing ten games, Leonard came back in a loss to the Cavaliers. James Harden has been picking up the slack with an average of 33.6 points per game over his last eight games.
The Clippers are coping with a number of notable absences:
● Bradley Beal: Season-long hip absence
● Jordan Miller: hamstring injury
● Derrick Jones Jr.: Out (knee)
● Bogdan Bogdanović: Day-to-Day (hip)
Deandre Ayton is listed as day to day by the Lakers.
There is a notable discrepancy in the team's overall performances this season, especially in terms of defense. Although the Lakers are clearly superior in terms of efficiency and record overall, the Clippers have a few offensive weapons that they could use to their advantage.
The Clippers, as mentioned, are 5-12 and in 12th place in the Western Conference standings. They have a Net Rating of -5.4, which ranks 24th in the league. The Clippers’ Defensive Rating of 119.2 ranks 29th overall.
High-efficiency inside-arc scoring and drawing fouls are the cornerstones of the Lakers' offense. They dominate the interior. The Lakers are the NBA's top team in terms of effective field goal percentage at the rim (73.2%) and on all midrange shots (54.0%). They regularly reach the free throw line, as seen by their second-place free throw rate.
The Clippers' defense is ranked 30th in transition points added per 100 possessions permitted and 25th in Defensive Rating, making it especially susceptible in transition. Their defense (ranked 29th in eFG% allowed) also has trouble stopping non-corner three-pointers, another key piece of the Lakers offense.
The Lakers' defense has a clear weakness, but the Clippers might not be able to take advantage. The Lakers are ranked 28th in blocks per game and 29th in effective field goal percentage allowed at the rim (72.3%). The Clippers, who are third in effective field goal percentage at the rim (71.7%), might take advantage of this significant deficiency.
The Clippers play slowly (Rank 29th in pace), but the Clippers rank third in terms of transition efficiency and are quite effective when they do run. The Clippers could take advantage if the Lakers commit a turnover. The Lakers have the 28th-highest turnover rate in the NBA.
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RUI HACHIMURA OVER 1.5 THREE-POINTERS
Hachimura is an outstanding shooter and it shows. He has hit this line on his three-pointers in 4 of his last 5 and 8 of his last 10 games. Over those last 10 games, Hachimura is averaging two made threes. He has hit the Over on this prop in 83 percent of Lakers home games this season.
