Lakers vs Clippers Prediction and NBA Tips - 21 February 2026
Last updated: Feb 20, 2026, 9:25PM | Published: Feb 20, 2026, 5:00PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Los Angeles Clippers in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, starting at 2:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, the Lakers are looking to overcome a Clippers line-up that includes Kawhi Leonard, Bennedict Mathurin and John Collins.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Lakers vs Clippers game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's LA Lakers vs LA Clippers NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Lakers a 72% chance of winning against the Clippers at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers vs Clippers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.36, Clippers $3.25
- Line: Lakers -7 ($1.87), Clippers +7 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 225 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Lakers at $1.36 and the Clippers at $3.25.
The Lakers are listed as 7-point favourites against the Clippers, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Clippers (+7) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 225 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Lakers and the Clippers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 225-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Lakers vs Clippers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $1.36 with Bet365
- Line: Clippers +7 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 225 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Lakers vs Clippers predictions are based on complex modelling and wagering experience to provide you with the best possible advice every day of the year.
Lakers vs Clippers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday is the Lakers winning 116-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Lakers vs Clippers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Lakers and Clippers at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 2:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Los Angeles Clippers
- Date: Saturday 21 February 2026
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our LA Lakers vs LA Clippers predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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