Kawhi Leonard announcing his move to the Los Angeles Clippers sent waves of excitement across the NBA. After helping the Toronto Raptors win its first ever championship, most sports betting fans were looking forward to see where he would go next. Even more, who he will be going up against. Turns out, Leonard won’t have to go too far. Fellow Los Angeles team Lakers, specifically LeBron James, seems to be one of his new rivals. The Lakers and the Clippers met for the first time this season, and it was as great as you expected it to be.
For bookies, the NBA is one sports league that cannot be missed out on. With the hundreds of games throughout the season, plus explosive postseason games, bookies have a lot to earn with. Because of this, every sports betting software platform has ready-made lines and betting options for basketball. And the NBA is definitely one league that can attract a wide range of bettors, both professional and recreational.
The Lakers and Clippers: Los Angeles Rivals
The first game between the Lakers and Clippers favored the less-popular Clippers. In a great start of the season, Kawhi Leonard was up for the challenge to prove themselves against one of the top teams of the league. Leonard scored 30 points to bring the Clippers to a win. Despite an early lead that was favoring the Lakers, the Clippers eventually fought back and winning 112-102 in the first battle of Los Angeles.
Those who went for the underdogs Clippers won well for that game, as the Lakers were still favored, with some pay per head sportsbooks showing them at -3.5. The crowd at Staples center was hardly quiet, with a mix of cheers and booing for either team. Bookies were busy form the days leading up to Tuesday’s game, with lines moving, and wagers piling up.
This is only the first week of the season. Both Los Angeles teams will meet a few more times on the court throughout the season. But given how radical the rosters have changed over last season, this NBA season is definitely not something you can afford to miss.
