Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
| Game Time | 10:00 pm EST |
| Golden State Warriors Line | +7.5 |
| Los Angeles Lakers Line | -7.5 |
| Total | 221.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this high caliber Western duel, the Los Angeles Lakers are hosting the Golden State Warriors. the Lakers are coming of a huge victory over the Clippers, which was their seventh in their last eight games. The Warriors are playing better basketball lately as well, as they have lost only once in their last four games.
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report: Gabe Vincent, Dorrian Finney-Smith are questionable, Anthony Davis and Christian Wood are out.
Golden State Warriors Injury Report: Moses Moody, Draymond Green are questionable, Brandin Podziemski, Jonathan Kuminga are out
Los Angeles Lakers Form and Trends
The Lakers have a 29-19 record this season and are sitting on the 5th place of the West. LA is 25-22-1 against the spread and 23-25 in over/under, while having a 13-13 road record. The Lakers are 7-2 in their last 9 games, and 6-1-1 against the spread in their last 8. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 games.
The Lakers are coming off a 122-97 road victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. LeBron James leads the Lakers in scoring with 24.1 points, adding 7.6 rebounds and a team-high 9.1 assists. Austin Reaves adds 18.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game.
Golden State Warriors Form and Trends
The Warriors have a 25-24 record this season and are sitting on the 11th place of the West. They are 24-24-1 against the spread and 23-26-1 in over/under, while having a 15-13 home record. The Warriors are 3-1 in their last 4 games, and they are 5-2 against the spread in their last 7. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 games.
The Warriors are coming off a 104-99 home victory over the Orlando Magic. Stephen Curry leads the Warriors in scoring with 22.1 points, adding 4.5 rebounds and a team-high 6.2 assists per game. Andrew Wiggins adds 17.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Lakers average 112.4 point per game, ranking 16th in the league. LA is shooting with 48.2% from the field (7th), and 35.9% from beyond the arc (18th). Defensively, they have been less effective, allowing 112 points per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA.
Offensively, the Warriors average 111.2 points per game, which is 20th in the league. Golden State shoots with 44.5% from the field (26th), and with 36.4% from beyond the arc (13th). Defensively, they are allowing 111.4 points per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA.
The Lakers have won both meetings against the Warriors this season, both in Golden State by 118-108 and 115-113. The Warriors are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 meetings in Los Angeles. Over is 7-1 in their last 8 meetings.
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
In this Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, the Lakers are coming as -7.5 home favorites. The Lakers are rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and have been playing their best basketball of the season in LA. The Lakers are coming in this matchup red-hot and have already won and covered the spread in their two meetings in Golden State, and they will take care of business tonight at home. Take the Los Angeles Lakers and lay the points at home.
Nick’s Free Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -7.5
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