🏀 Clippers vs. Lakers Player Props Today: NBA Picks & Best Bets (Feb. 20)

My Clippers vs. Lakers player props today feature bets on LeBron James and Bennedict Mathurin.

Corey Scott

Last Updated: February 20, 2026 4:36 PM EST • 3 minute read

Pictured: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23), seen here looking on, is featured in our Clippers vs. Lakers player props today. Photo by Jerome Miron / Imagn Images.

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Luka Doncic returns today for the Los Angeles Lakers as they host the Los Angeles Clippers. With Doncic back, there are several opportunities to capitalize on the betting markets, including LeBron James’ props.

My Clippers vs. Lakers player props today also feature new Clipper Bennedict Mathurin as part of our NBA picks and best bets for Friday. The Lakers are a 7-point betting favorite over the Clippers, with tipoff from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles set for 10 p.m. ET on ESPN.

🏀 Best Clippers vs. Lakers player props: NBA picks for Feb. 20

See all of our experts' NBA picks based on the latest NBA odds; picks rated on a 1-to-5 star confidence scale based on betting value.

Player	Prop bet	Units	Confidence
LeBron James, F, Lakers	Under 5.5 rebounds (-106)	2.12u -> 2u	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Bennedict Mathurin, G, Clippers	Over 17.5 points (-114)	1.14u -> 1u	⭐⭐⭐⭐

Total wagered: 3.26 units | Max profit: 3 units

💰 Best Clippers vs. Lakers prop bet

Follow all of our NBA analysis and expert predictions this season.

LeBron James Under 5.5 rebounds (-106)

While James is questionable today, the spread moved only one point after the Lakers downgraded his status, which suggests optimism about his chances of playing. Doncic returning today changes the dynamic for James. He has recorded five or fewer rebounds in six straight games while playing alongside Doncic.

Although the Clippers are on the second night of a back-to-back, they shouldn’t be tired, as Thursday’s game was in Inglewood, Calif. FanDuel lists this prop at -106, but I would play it up to -130.

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Bennedict Mathurin Over 17.5 points (-114)

Mathurin is practically the No. 2 option on the Clippers now - and the No. 1 option when Kawhi Leonard sits. He scored 38 points on 22 shot attempts on Thursday, and the Clippers’ game plan should look similar today.

Mathurin tied Derrick Jones Jr. with a team-high 34 minutes played and attempted the most field goals for the Clippers. With Leonard playing on the second night of a back-to-back, expect Mathurin to get a similar number of looks today. The best widely available odds are -114 at DraftKings, but this bet is playable up to -125.

💡 How I'm betting Clippers vs. Lakers

My bankroll strategy is to treat one unit as 1 percent of the money I’ve set aside exclusively for sports betting.

I risked 2.12 units on James’ rebounding prop, as I’m confident the market is mispricing his line. If larger edges were available, I would consider risking up to 2.5 units per bet. I allocated 3.26 units for this game to capitalize on James’ mispriced prop while still capturing some value with Mathurin’s scoring line.

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🚀 Clippers vs. Lakers same-game parlay

This parlay offers solid value because Mathurin subbed in for Leonard on Thursday, though they shared the floor at times during the game. The more productive Mathurin is today, the more likely Leonard will play fewer minutes on the second night of a back-to-back.

Kris Dunn and Mathurin were the primary perimeter players grabbing rebounds for the Clippers on Thursday, so it will be tough for Leonard to reach seven or more boards if he’s either on the bench or competing with Mathurin.

💵 Clippers vs. Lakers SGP picks

Bennedict Mathurin 20+ points (+134)
Kawhi Leonard Under 6.5 rebounds (-132)

Best odds: +278 via FanDuel (.36u -> 1u)

🚑 Clippers vs. Lakers injuries

📺 How to watch Clippers vs. Lakers

Date: Friday, Feb. 20
Tipoff: 10 p.m. ET
Location: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles)
TV: ESPN

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Corey Scott

Corey is a Publishing Editor at Sportsbook Review. He holds a diploma in Radio and Television Sports Broadcasting from the College of Sports Media in Toronto and has been creating sports and betting content for years. His work has appeared across the USA Today Network, Gambling.com Group, and Athlon Sports. With over a decade of experience betting on sports, Corey is well-versed in all types of operators, from regulated sportsbooks to less conventional platforms. He primarily focuses on moneylines and spreads in the NBA, NFL, MLB, and CFL, though he is open to taking advantage of any two-way market. A firm believer in the efficient market, he emphasizes closing line value and having as many outs as possible to get the best number. While Corey rarely bets parlays anymore - unless they are correlated - his biggest sports betting win was a seven-team parlay at +13675 odds. He visits Las Vegas multiple times a year; his favorite resort is the Wynn/Encore, though he can often be found at any sportsbook offering an off-market number.