The "Battle of L.A." is part of the 2025 NBA Cup schedule on Tuesday as the Lakers and Clippers wrap up the three-game NBA schedule. The Lakers have rolled out to a 12-4 start this season despite LeBron James not debuting until Nov. 18. The Clippers, meanwhile, have underperformed on their way to a 5-12 start both straight up and against the spread. Despite their overall struggles, the Clippers have won both NBA Cup games thus far and are tied with the Lakers atop West Group B. Deandre Ayton (knee) is out for the Lakers.

Tipoff from Crypto.com Arena is set for 11 p.m. ET with the Lakers as the designated home team in their shared arena. The Lakers are 6.5-point favorites in the latest Lakers vs. Clippers odds, while the over/under is 229.5. Before making any Clippers vs. Lakers picks, c

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