I like it. Gotta think Kobe will have the boys fired up for this one, especially considering LeBron and Co. just lost there in a few days ago. Kobe loves to jab Lebron any way he can and show Lakers are still best around.. a win here would be in order IMO
I'm with you on the over and have my totals posted at: overall (200), H/A (198) and L5 (204). Both teams have been scoring and the Clips are on revenge from a one point loss (87-86) back in December. Both teams are on one days' rest, where the Clips are averaging (197) and the Lakers (204). The o/u trends are mixed, but (i) with the Clips playing great ball lately and on revenge, (ii) the Lakers seemingly out of their funk and (ii) the liklihood of a high total after the low total these two teams played to earlier in the year, I like this game to go over.
If I were to make a moneyline bet, it would be on the Clips. The only reason being the value. However, I don't like a moneyline play here. The Clips might cover the (5.5), but the outright win will be tough based on the Lakers recent play. Nevertheless, I would not be surprised to see an upset here, so the Lakers do not warrant a moneyline play either.