Stephen Nover's NBA Christmas Spread Crusher
(NBA) LA Clippers vs. LA Lakers, 12/25/2015 5:30 PM, Score: 94 - 84
Point Spread: -11.50 | -102.00 LA Clippers (Away)
Result: Loss
The Clippers are a frustrated, bully type team. They've had problem beating elite teams while smashing bad clubs such as the Lakers.

The Clippers are on a three-game losing streak having lost to the Spurs, Rockets and Thunder, 100-99, this past Monday. They haven't played since. I see the Clippers releasing their pent-up frustrations on the hapless Lakers.

The Clippers seem to get a sadistic glee in pounding their long-time city rival. They've beaten the Lakers seven straight times winning by an average of nearly 25 points a game. In five of the last seven matchups, the Clippers have won by 23 or more points.

The Lakers have nowhere near the talent to compete against the Clippers facing Blake Griffin, Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan. The Clippers also have a far more talented bench. Note, too, there is no home-court advantage for the Lakers as both teams play at Staples Center.