Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview
At 10:00 ET, the 9th ranked Lakers (30-26) will face the 10th ranked Warriors (27-26) in a Western Pacific Division matchup. Golden State (-229) is favored by 6 points over Los Angeles (+187). The over/under line is 243.
This game will be played at the Chase Center in San Francisco. TNT will televise the contest.
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Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Lakers and Warriors have gone in favor of the Lakers, putting together a record of 8-2. Against the spread, the Lakers have the edge at 2-1 over their last three games vs. the Warriors. However, the Warriors have gone 0-3 in their last three home games vs. the Lakers.
- In their last five road games, Los Angeles has averaged 122 points per game while allowing 117 . The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across the Warriors last ten home games, the team averaged 125 points per game while allowing 117. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 8-2, while going 7-3 straight-up.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Lakers have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Warriors have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Currently, the Lakers are 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 30-26. In the Pacific Division, they are in 4th place. In non-conference games, the Lakers are 10-9 compared to 20-17 against the West.
As the underdog, the Lakers have won their last two games and are 10-16 overall as the underdog. On the road, their ATS record is 12-16, and they have covered the spread in their last three games.
This season, the Lakers have an O/U record of 31-25, and the average combined scoring total in their games is 234.1. Today’s line of 243 is higher than 51 of their previous games.
In their most recent game, the Lakers defeated the Jazz by a score of 138-122. They were 4.5-point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 240.5.
This season, the Lakers have been one of the most efficient teams in the NBA, ranking 4th in field goal percentage and 8th in true shooting percentage. However, they have struggled from three-point range, ranking 27th in three-pointers made per game and 16th in three-point shooting percentage.
When it comes to scoring, the Lakers are averaging 117 points per game, which is 13th in the league. On the road, they are averaging 116.6 points per game compared to 117.4 at home.
So far, the Lakers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 46.4% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 6th in the league at 101.1 possessions per game.
The Lakers’ defense is presently ranked 18th in the league, allowing an average of 117.1 points per contest. The Los Angeles defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.5% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.3% of their field goal attempts vs. Los Angeles.
Golden State is favored by 6 points today and has a record of 21-11 as the favorite this season. As the favorite, the Warriors have gone 14-18 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +4 points per game.
When looking at their O/U record for the season, the Warriors are 29-23-1, including two straight games going over the line. On average, their games have finished with 237.9 points per game compared to today’s O/U line of 243.
In their last game, the Warriors defeated the Jazz by a score of 140-137. The O/U line for that game was 240 points. Golden State was favored by 2.5 points, giving them an ATS win.
Overall, the Warriors are 27-26 this season, which is 10th in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 15-20 and 4-9 against division opponents. At home, the Warriors are 11-16 ATS and have a straight-up record of 14-14.
Out of their 53 games, the Warriors have been favored in 32 of them, going 21-11. As the favorite, they have a scoring differential of +4 points per game. The team’s ATS record is 28-24, with an average scoring differential of -0.8 points per game.
When playing at home, the Warriors are averaging 118.4 points per game (11th). Overall, they are 6th in the NBA at 119.7 points per game. Golden State is 8th in pace at 100.3 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Warriors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 62.3% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Golden State is 15th in the league at 47%. When it comes to two-point shooting, they are 17th in the NBA at 54%.
From beyond the arc, the Warriors are 2nd in three-pointers made per game (15.1) and 5th in three-point shooting percentage (38%). In terms of free throws, Golden State is 18th in both attempts and makes per game.
Coming into the game, the Warriors’ defense is giving up an average of 118.2 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 50.9% of their games. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Warriors are forcing 13.8 per game, which is 22nd in the league. They also come into the game sitting 27th in blocked shots at 4.1 per game.
Our prediction for this game is that the Warriors will come out on top with a projected score of 137-108.
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Tips
- Take the Warriors on the moneyline
- The Warriors should also cover at -6
- Projecting a combined 245 points, we like the over
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Chris Paul – Hand – Out
- Gary Payton II – Illness – Questionable
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Achilles/Hip – Probable
- LeBron James – Ankle – Out
- Christian Wood – Knee – Out
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Foot – Out
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Cam Reddish – Ankle – Questionable
- Max Christie – Ankle – Questionable
