The Clippers and the Lakers will clash in the first "Battle of LA" right in their first game of the season. Under is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings and I think we'll see a lower score than the posted total would suggest tonight as well.

The Clippers have had a lot of turnover in their roster from last season and I would not be surprised if it will take some time for them all to click offensively. They should be solid off the ball though with defensive specialist Patrick Beverley replacing the departed Chris Paul at point guard.

The Lakers meanwhile have reportedly put a lot of effort into improving the league's third-worst scoring defense in 2016-17.

"Our guys have really committed and bought in to becoming a better defensive team," Los Angeles coach Luke Walton told reporters. "It's still going to take time, obviously. But as long as they keep working the way they do and want to continue to get better the way they do, then we'll be a very solid defensive team. I'm thrilled with the strides they're making."

My selection is a 10* play on Under.