Walker Kessler scored 22 on 10-for-14 shooting in the Lakers' 125-117 win over the Clippers last week. His matchup inside is why Over 228 appeals here.
Kessler is projected to start. The Clippers have been outscored by 14.7 points per game in the restricted area through their first three games.
The Lakers have scored at least 125 points in each of their first four games. They're also making 15.5 threes and 24.3 free throws per game over that span.
The Clippers got 26 points from Darius Garland and 22 off the bench from Brook Lopez in the first meeting. They face a Lakers defense allowing 120.3 points per game through four games.