Story byZak HanshewSat, December 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM UTC·3 min readIt’s a Battle of Los Angeles tonight at the Intuit Dome as the Los Angeles Lakers head to Inglewood to face the Los Angeles Clippers. LeBron James has been great in recent games, and he’s played well against the Clippers over the last six seasons. My Lakers vs. Clippers predictions expect King James to continue his productive play tonight. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHere are my best free NBA picks for this showdown of crosstown rivals on Saturday, December 20. Lakers vs Clippers predictionLakers vs Clippers best bet: LeBron James Over 36.5 points + rebounds + assists (-110)Since 2019-20, LeBron James has faced the Los Angeles Clippers 20 times.