Clippers vs Lakers Prediction and Preview: NBA, Oct 23
The Lakers host the Clippers in Los Angeles on Friday, October 23, at 10:00 PM ET.
Price: Lakers 77¢, Clippers 23¢ (Polymarket, as of Fri 1:05 PM ET)
Kalshi: Lakers 76¢, Clippers 24¢
Game total: 225.5 points (over 52¢, under 49¢)
2027 title price: Clippers 1¢, Lakers 4¢ (Polymarket US)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
Clippers vs Lakers prediction: what the price says
The market leans hard toward the Lakers: 77¢ to 23¢. Kalshi has the Lakers 1¢ cheaper at 76¢. NBA MARKET keeps both apps side by side.
Recent form: Clippers vs Lakers
The Clippers won their only game this week, 121-96 over the Kings at home on Wednesday as 63¢ favorites on Polymarket. It went under the 226.5 total.
The Lakers won their opener as well, 127-105 over the Warriors at home on Wednesday as 67¢ favorites on Polymarket. It went under the 233.5 total.
And how their players did against Polymarket’s player props:
Clippers: Rui Hachimura went over 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists but stayed under 19.5 points. Derrick Jones Jr. went over 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists but stayed under 12.5 points. Kris Dunn went over 3.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists on Wednesday.
Lakers: Luka Dončić went over 7.5 rebounds but stayed under 7.5 assists and 32.5 points. Matisse Thybulle went over 2.5 rebounds on Wednesday. Austin Reaves stayed under 23.5 points and 4.5 rebounds.
Injury report
As of Oct 23. Expect updates before tip.
Brandon Ingram (Clippers): Out, heel
Bradley Beal (Clippers): Out, knee
Max Strus (Clippers): Out, foot
Clippers vs Lakers player stats
2025-26 numbers, current rosters. Usage is the share of possessions a player finished with a shot, free throws or a turnover while on the floor.
Clippers
Darius Garland: 29.1 min, 29.8% usage, 19.9 pts, 2.3 reb, 6.4 ast
Rui Hachimura: 28.3 min, 15.2% usage, 11.5 pts, 3.3 reb, 0.8 ast (new, was LAL)
Kris Dunn: 27.2 min, 12.4% usage, 7.3 pts, 3.3 reb, 3.6 ast
Derrick Jones Jr.: 27.0 min, 15.1% usage, 10.1 pts, 3.5 reb, 1.4 ast
Jordan Miller: 22.1 min, 18.0% usage, 10.0 pts, 3.0 reb, 2.3 ast
Out: Brandon Ingram.
Lakers
Luka Doncic: 35.8 min, 38.1% usage, 33.5 pts, 7.7 reb, 8.3 ast
Austin Reaves: 34.5 min, 26.7% usage, 23.3 pts, 4.7 reb, 5.5 ast
Collin Sexton: 26.0 min, 26.2% usage, 17.5 pts, 2.9 reb, 2.5 ast (new, was CHI)
Quentin Grimes: 29.4 min, 19.0% usage, 13.4 pts, 3.6 reb, 3.3 ast (new, was PHI)
Jake LaRavia: 25.1 min, 14.4% usage, 8.2 pts, 4.0 reb, 1.8 ast
What to watch in Clippers vs Lakers
Garland has become a top option for the Clippers. 29.8% usage in 29.1 minutes last season; Miller is next at 18.0%.
Doncic drives the Lakers. 38.1% usage in 35.8 minutes last season; Reaves is next at 26.7%.
Lakers’ usage leaders: Doncic (38.1%), Reaves (26.7%), Sexton (26.2%), Hardy (25.4%).
Leonard’s shots are up for grabs. He used 33.5% of the Clippers’ possessions in 32.1 minutes before leaving for TOR.
Brandon Ingram is out. 33.8 minutes and 26.9% usage come off the floor. Next up by usage: Garland (29.8%, 29.1 min) and Bogdanovic (18.6%, 19.7 min).
Top rookies: Keaton Wagler, pick 5 (Clippers).
Questions about Clippers vs Lakers
Is Luka Doncic playing tonight?
Luka Doncic was not on the injury report as of Fri 1:05 PM ET.
Who is favored: the Clippers or the Lakers?
The Lakers, by 54¢ on Polymarket. NBA MARKET shows whether Kalshi has either side cheaper.
When and where is Clippers vs Lakers?
Friday, October 23, at 10:00 PM ET, in Los Angeles.
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