Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview
At 8:30 ET, the Golden State Warriors (-135) will host the Los Angeles Lakers (+112) in a Western Pacific Division matchup. The Warriors are favored by 2.5 points and the over/under line is currently set at 239.5.
This game will be played at the Chase Center in San Francisco and can be seen on ABC. The Lakers are 23-23 and currently sit in 9th place in the Western Conference, while the Warriors are 19-23 and sit in 12th place.
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Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Lakers and Warriors did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Lakers have a record of 2-1. The Lakers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 217 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 117 points per game in these games.
- In their last five home games, Golden State has averaged 119 points per game while allowing 122. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
- The last three games that Los Angeles was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- The last three games that Golden State was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Today, the Lakers are currently 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 23-23. In the Pacific Division, they are 4th. As the underdog, they are 5-14 this season and have gone 8-13 ATS on the road.
Los Angeles’ O/U record this season is 25-21, and the over has hit in their last four games. On average, their games have finished with 231.6 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 239.5.
In their most recent game, the Lakers defeated the Bulls by a score of 141-132. The over/under line for that game was 228.5, and LA covered the spread as 5.5-point favorites.
Overall, the Lakers are 20-26 ATS this season and have covered the spread in their last two road games. On the road, they are 6-15 straight up and have an average scoring differential of -7.5 points per game.
When it comes to scoring, the Lakers are 14th in the league with 115.4 points per game. However, on the road, they are averaging 113.8 points per game.
So far this season, the Lakers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 41.3% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 7th in the league at 100.5 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Lakers are 16th in the league at 36%. In terms of three-point attempts, they are last in the NBA at 30.5 per game.
So far, the Lakers’ defense is ranked 17th in the league at 116.2 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Lakers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.0% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 37.9% from downtown.
In terms of their ATS record, the Warriors have covered the spread in two straight games. At home, their ATS record is 9-14, and they are 20-21 overall.
Golden State’s O/U record for the season is 25-16-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is set at 239.5, and their games have averaged 236.4 points per game.
Going into today’s game, the Warriors are 19-23 and are in 12th place in the Western Conference. Against the Western Conference, they are 11-18 and 3-7 against other Pacific Division teams.
The Warriors are favored by 2.5 points today and have a record of 15-9 as the favorite. In their last game, they lost to the Kings by a score of 134-133. Golden State was getting 1.5 points in that game.
Warriors vs. Lakers Betting Stats
ATS Record: 20-21 (2-game cover streak)
ATS Record at Home: 9-14
Record as Favored: 8-16
Record as the Favorite: 15-9
O/U Record: 25-16-1
Season O/U Average: 236.4
Season O/U Average Line: 231.3
Season O/U Record: 25-16-1
This season, the Warriors are one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, averaging 14.9 made threes per game (4th). Overall, they are ranked 10th in scoring at 118 points per game. However, when playing at home, they have averaged 117.2 points per game (12th).
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Warriors are 18th in the NBA at 46%. In terms of pace, they are 12th in the league at 99.1 possessions per game.
So far, Golden State has outscored the NBA scoring average in 57.1% of their games. In terms of offensive rebounds, they are 3rd in the NBA at 12.6 per game. When it comes to assists, the Warriors are 7th in the league at 28.1 per game.
The Warriors’ defense is presently ranked 22nd in the league, allowing an average of 118.4 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Warriors’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.2% and allowing 36.3% from beyond the arc.
In spite of being 2.5 point underdogs, we anticipate the Lakers winning this one 118-113.
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Tips
- We like the Lakers on the moneyline (+112)
- The Lakers are also our pick on the spread at +2.5
- Our NBA model projects 231 points, and we suggest taking the under
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Chris Paul – Hand – Out
- Gary Payton II – Hamstring – Out
- Moses Moody – Calf – Out
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Achilles – Questionable
- LeBron James – Ankle – Questionable
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Cam Reddish – Ankle – Out
- Maxwell Lewis – Illness – Probable
