Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Preview
At 8:30 ET, the Warriors (34-31) will take on the Lakers (36-31) at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Lakers are favored by 3.5 points and are 9th in the Western Conference, while the Warriors are 10th.
This Western Pacific Division matchup will be televised on ABC.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Lakers have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. In the last five head to head games between the Warriors and Lakers, the average combined point total is 236 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 3-2.
- Although Golden State has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 99 points per game in these games.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 117 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Warriors have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Golden State posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Lakers have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-4.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
Golden State’s O/U record for the season is now 31-33-1 after their game vs. the Mavericks finished with 208 points (234 O/U line). This is the team’s 2nd straight game going under the O/U line.
The Warriors have gone 47 of their 65 games with lower O/U lines than today’s (237). This season, their games have averaged 234.9 points per game.
Against the spread, Golden State is 35-29 for the season and 21-10 on the road. At home, they have an ATS record of 14-19, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two road games.
In the Western Conference standings, the Warriors are currently 10th with a record of 34-31. Within the Pacific Division, they are in 5th place. As the underdog, they are 6-17 this season.
The Warriors are coming off a 109-99 loss to the Mavericks. In that game, they were 8.5-point underdogs. The combined scoring output of 208 points was well below the O/U line of 234.
When it comes to scoring, the Warriors are averaging 118.2 points per game this season, which is 8th in the NBA. On the road, Golden State is actually scoring more, averaging 118.8 points per game compared to 117.7 at home.
So far this season, the Warriors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 60% of their games. In terms of pace, Golden State is 8th in the NBA at 100.2 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Warriors are shooting 47% from the field, which is 16th in the league. In terms of two-point shooting, Golden State is 18th in the NBA at 54%.
Currently, the Warriors’ defense holds the 18th rank in the NBA, allowing 116.7 points per game. Golden State struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the Mavericks, giving up 15. For the game, Dallas scored 109 points in the game.
Today, the Lakers are favored by 3.5 points against the Warriors. So far this season, the Lakers have been favored in 35 of their 67 games and have gone 23-12 in those games.
In the Western Conference, the Lakers are currently in 9th place with a record of 36-31. In the Pacific Division, they are in 4th place.
Looking at their ATS record, the Lakers are 30-37 for the season. At home, they are 17-18 ATS, and their current ATS win streak at home is at 2 games.
In their most recent game, the Lakers lost to the Kings by a score of 120-107. They were favored by 2.5 points going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 238.5, and the Lakers’ O/U record for the season is 37-30.
This season, Lakers games have averaged a combined scoring total of 234.7 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 237, and the Lakers have gone 46-21 on the season with lower O/U lines than today’s.
At home, the Lakers are averaging 118.2 points per game, which is 10th in the league. Overall, they are 10th in the NBA at 117.1 points per game. In terms of pace, the Lakers are 4th in the league.
When it comes to two-point shooting, the Lakers are 8th in the NBA at 56%. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 3rd at 49%. However, they are just 26th in three-point shooting at 37%.
So far this season, the Lakers are 7th in the league in assists at 28.4 per game. In terms of free throws, they are 7th in makes at 18.4 per game and 6th in attempts at 23.8 per game.
On defense, the Lakers come into the game ranked 22nd in the league in points allowed at 117.6 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 117 points per contest (23rd). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Lakers are forcing 13.2 per game, which is 20th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 10th in blocked shots at 5.6 per game.
With the Lakers being favored by 3.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 118-115 in favor of the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Betting Tips
- Take the Lakers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Warriors (+3.5)
- Our NBA model projects 233 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Achilles – Probable
- LeBron James – Ankle – Questionable
- Christian Wood – Knee – Out
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Foot – Out
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Cam Reddish – Ankle – Out
- Colin Castleton – Wrist – Out
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Draymond Green – Back – Questionable
- Stephen Curry – Ankle – Questionable
