Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Preview
At 10:00 ET, the 9th ranked Lakers (-143) will host the 10th ranked Warriors (+118) in a Western Pacific divisional matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 234 points.
TNT will broadcast the game from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Warriors and Lakers did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Warriors have a record of 2-1. The Warriors also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 258 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- Golden State has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 114 points per game while allowing 104. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- The Lakers are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Warriors have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Lakers have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
Golden State has won their last two games as the underdog and have an ATS record of 17-9 as the underdog this season. As the underdog, their scoring margin is -3.4 points per game.
In Western Conference games, the Warriors are 23-25 compared to 20-10 in non-conference matchups. This record has them in 10th place in the West.
On the road, the Warriors are 26-13 ATS compared to 16-22 ATS at home. Their average scoring margin on the road is +4.2 PPG.
In their most recent game, the Warriors defeated the Jazz by a score of 118-110. The O/U line for that game was 226.5, and they were favored by -12.5 points.
This season, Golden State has an O/U record of 38-39-1. Today’s O/U line of 234 is slightly higher than their season average of 231.3. In their games, the average combined scoring is 233.2.
Overall, the Warriors are 43-35 this season, which is good for 5th place in the Pacific Division. As the 9th seed in the West, they are 2.5-point underdogs against the Lakers.
When it comes to scoring, the Warriors are 8th in the league at 117.8 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually scored more on the road (118.1) than at home (117.6). Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 57.7% of their games.
Golden State’s offense is 11th in pace at 99.4 possessions per game. In terms of shooting, they are 15th in field goal percentage (47%). Inside the arc, they are 15th in two-point shooting at 54%.
From beyond the arc, the Warriors are one of the league’s best three-point shooting teams. They are 3rd in made threes (14.7) and 6th in three-point shooting percentage (37%).
The Warriors’ defense is presently ranked 18th in the league, allowing an average of 115.4 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Warriors squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.0% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.8% from downtown.
Currently, the Lakers are favored by 2.5 points in today’s game vs. the Warriors. As the favorite, the Lakers have gone 31-13 this season, and they have won eight straight games as the favorite. In these games, they have an average scoring margin of +4.9 points per game.
When looking at their ATS record, the Lakers are 20-24 as the favorite and 37-42 overall. At home, they are 20-21 ATS, compared to 17-21 on the road. As the favorite, they have a 20-24 ATS record.
Los Angeles’ O/U record for the season is 45-34, and their games have averaged 235.2 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 234, and 44 of their games have had higher over/under lines than that.
In their last game, the Lakers lost to the Timberwolves by a score of 127-117. The O/U line for that game was 217.5, and the Lakers were 2-point underdogs going into the game.
Overall, the Lakers are 45-34 this season, which puts them in 9th place in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 25-24 and 7-9 in their division. At home, the Lakers are 28-13, while going 17-21 on the road.
The Lakers come into tonight’s game against the Warriors as the 7th ranked scoring offense in the NBA, averaging 117.9 points per game. At home, they are averaging 119.0 points per game this season.
Los Angeles has been one of the league’s most efficient teams inside the arc, shooting 56% on two-point attempts. Overall, they are 3rd in field goal percentage at 49%. However, they are just 29th in three-point attempts and 24th in three-point makes.
In terms of pace, the Lakers are 3rd in the NBA at 101.2 possessions per game. They are also 6th in assists, averaging 28.5 per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Lakers’ defense is giving up an average of 117.3 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Lakers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.2% and 37.3% from three-point territory.
Based on projections, we have the Lakers coming out on top by a score of 137-131.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Betting Tips
- Take the Lakers on the moneyline
- The Lakers should also cover at -2.5
- Projecting a combined 268 points, we like the over
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Eye – Questionable
- LeBron James – Illness – Questionable
- Christian Wood – Knee – Out
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Foot – Out
- Jalen Hood-Schifino – Back – Out
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Andrew Wiggins – Knee – Probable
- Dario Saric – Knee – Out
- Gary Payton II – Ankle – Probable
