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NBA Betting Preview: Lakers vs Warriors

The LA Lakers take the floor against the Golden State Warriors in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

The Lakers and the Warriors are capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 225.5 as a value pick at -112.

LA Lakers suffered a third consecutive defeat when losing 123-87 in their previous game. This was at home to Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Rui Hachimura dropped 15 points, as Nick Smith Jr. finished with 11 and Drew Timme 11.

Golden State Warriors won their last game which was at home. It was a 110-105 triumph at Chase Center against Sacramento Kings. De'Anthony Melton scored 21 points, with Brandin Podziemski adding 20 and Stephen Curry 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lakers have claimed back-to-back victories over the Warriors. At Crypto.com Arena they won 105-99 before winning 129-101 at Chase Center. In the previous 10 games between the teams, they have won five apiece.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	29	0.633	116.3	115.4	0.9	26-13	24-16	8-7	30-19	6-4	3L
Warriors	37	42	0.468	114.8	115	-0.2	22-18	15-24	7-6	24-25	4-6	1W

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6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Lakers are averaging 116.0 points, 42.6 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 8.6 steals and 4.8 blocks while shooting 50.6% from the field and 74.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 118.2 points and 39.5 rebounds per matchup.

Luka Doncic is averaging 26.3 points and 3.1 (36.9%) 3-pointers made, while LeBron James averages 7.5 rebounds and 7.6 assists.

The Warriors have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 113.1 points, 39.8 rebounds, 28.2 assists, 9.0 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 48.0% from the field and 79.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 118.7 points and 38.0 rebounds.

Brandin Podziemski is averaging 18.4 points and 2.4 (42.9%) 3-pointers made, while Draymond Green has an average of 5.4 rebounds and 6.6 assists.

LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction & Picks

This expert LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

There could be plenty of baskets being racked up during this NBA contest, with our pick being Over 225.5 points in total. Odds of -112 look worth taking for this outcome.

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Key Lakers vs Warriors stats:

• The 225.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Lakers games on the road.
• The 225.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Lakers games on the road.
• The 225.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Lakers games on the road.
• The 225.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Warriors games at home.
• The 225.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Warriors games at home.

Over 225.5 Probability

The best NBA betting sites imply that our pick has a 52.9% prospect of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers 115 - 117 Warriors

The Warriors are available at huge odds to register a 117-115 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close contest and there won’t be much between the teams.

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LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 64% chance of securing victory, Golden State Warriors are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -179. The market suggests that LA Lakers are least likely to win at +152.

The current spread is 4.5 and total points is 225.5. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 225.5 at -112.

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Moneyline

Lakers

+152

Warriors

-179

Point Spread

Lakers +4.5

-110

Warriors -4.5

-110

Total Points

Under 225.5

-108

Over 225.5

-112

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The Warriors have a 3-7 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 113.30 points on average and giving up 119.90.

The Lakers own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 games on the road, posting 117.60 points per contest while yielding 117.50.

When the teams last met at Chase Center, the Lakers beat the Warriors 129-101. Over the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Chase Center, the Warriors have collected six wins, while the Lakers have four.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O225.5	U225.5
Golden State Warriors Home Stats		3-7	233.20	113.30	119.90	7	3
LA Lakers Away Stats		6-4	235.10	117.60	117.50	7	3

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O225.5 = Games Over 225.5 Points
• U225.5 = Games Under 225.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Lakers Stats

Golden State Warriors Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 234.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 235.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 225.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 225.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.00 pts and allowed 118.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 117.60 pts and allowed 117.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 231.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 233.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 225.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 225.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.10 pts and allowed 118.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 113.30 pts and allowed 119.90 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.60 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 9.40 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 24.60 (74.55%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.6, Offensive 9.30, Defensive 33.30
• Assists: 25.40
• Blocks: 4.80
• Steals: 8.60
• Turnovers : 13.30
• Personal Fouls: 17.50

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.80 (60%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.90 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.30 (75.27%)
• Rebounds: Total 40, Offensive 9.50, Defensive 30.50
• Assists: 26.10
• Blocks: 4.10
• Steals: 9.30
• Turnovers : 12.10
• Personal Fouls: 18.30

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.10 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.30 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.00 (79.3%)
• Rebounds: Total 39.8, Offensive 9.90, Defensive 29.90
• Assists: 28.20
• Blocks: 3.60
• Steals: 9.00
• Turnovers : 17.30
• Personal Fouls: 19.70

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.30 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.90 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.00 (82.57%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.8, Offensive 10.50, Defensive 30.30
• Assists: 27.90
• Blocks: 4.10
• Steals: 8.00
• Turnovers : 13.20
• Personal Fouls: 19.00

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	54	25	0.684	114.6	106.9	7.7	28-11	26-14	10-5	35-15	8-2	4W
Knicks	51	28	0.646	116.8	110.4	6.4	28-9	23-19	12-3	33-16	7-3	3W
Raptors	44	35	0.557	114.4	111.9	2.5	22-17	22-18	4-11	31-18	5-5	1W
76ers	43	36	0.544	116.1	116.5	-0.4	22-18	21-18	9-7	25-25	6-4	2L
Nets	20	59	0.253	106.1	115.5	-9.4	12-28	8-31	3-12	14-34	3-7	2W

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	58	22	0.725	117.6	109.6	8	32-9	26-13	11-4	37-13	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	51	29	0.638	119.6	115.3	4.3	26-14	25-15	11-5	32-18	8-2	4W
Bucks	31	49	0.388	110.5	116.8	-6.3	18-22	13-27	9-7	20-30	2-8	2L
Bulls	30	49	0.38	116.3	121.3	-5	18-22	12-27	4-12	18-31	2-8	1W
Pacers	18	61	0.228	112.4	120.8	-8.4	11-28	7-33	4-11	14-35	3-7	3L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	45	35	0.563	118.4	115.9	2.5	23-17	22-18	9-6	26-24	7-3	2L
Magic	44	36	0.55	115.7	115.3	0.4	26-16	18-20	9-8	25-25	6-4	4W
Hornets	43	37	0.538	116.3	111.3	5	21-19	22-18	11-5	25-25	7-3	1L
Heat	41	38	0.519	120.4	118.5	1.9	25-15	16-23	8-7	25-24	3-7	1L
Wizards	17	62	0.215	112.8	124.7	-11.9	11-28	6-34	2-13	11-38	1-9	7L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	16	0.8	119.4	107.3	12.1	34-7	30-9	12-3	41-9	9-1	7W
Nuggets	52	28	0.65	121.9	117	4.9	27-13	25-15	10-5	34-16	10-0	10W
Timberwolves	47	33	0.588	117.6	114.3	3.3	25-15	22-18	9-7	29-21	4-6	1L
Trail Blazers	40	40	0.5	115.4	116.1	-0.7	22-17	18-23	7-9	27-23	6-4	2L
Jazz	21	59	0.263	117.4	126.3	-8.9	13-27	8-32	1-15	11-39	0-10	10L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	29	0.633	116.3	115.4	0.9	26-13	24-16	8-7	30-19	6-4	3L
Suns	44	36	0.55	112.8	111.4	1.4	25-16	19-20	10-6	28-22	5-5	1W
Clippers	41	39	0.513	114	112.6	1.4	22-18	19-21	9-6	24-26	7-3	1L
Warriors	37	42	0.468	114.8	115	-0.2	22-18	15-24	7-6	24-25	4-6	1W
Kings	21	59	0.263	110.9	121	-10.1	14-26	7-33	3-12	13-37	3-7	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	61	19	0.763	119.6	111.2	8.4	31-7	30-12	12-3	35-15	9-1	2W
Rockets	50	29	0.633	114.8	109.9	4.9	28-10	22-19	9-6	28-22	8-2	7W
Pelicans	26	54	0.325	115.4	119.6	-4.2	17-24	9-30	7-9	17-33	2-8	1W
Grizzlies	25	55	0.313	115	120.2	-5.2	14-27	11-28	6-9	19-31	1-9	6L
Mavericks	25	55	0.313	113.6	119.3	-5.7	15-25	10-30	4-11	14-36	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	58	22	0.725	117.6	109.6	8	32-9	26-13	11-4	37-13	7-3	1W
Celtics	54	25	0.684	114.6	106.9	7.7	28-11	26-14	10-5	35-15	8-2	4W
Knicks	51	28	0.646	116.8	110.4	6.4	28-9	23-19	12-3	33-16	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	51	29	0.638	119.6	115.3	4.3	26-14	25-15	11-5	32-18	8-2	4W
Hawks	45	35	0.563	118.4	115.9	2.5	23-17	22-18	9-6	26-24	7-3	2L
Raptors	44	35	0.557	114.4	111.9	2.5	22-17	22-18	4-11	31-18	5-5	1W
76ers	43	36	0.544	116.1	116.5	-0.4	22-18	21-18	9-7	25-25	6-4	2L
Magic	44	36	0.55	115.7	115.3	0.4	26-16	18-20	9-8	25-25	6-4	4W
Hornets	43	37	0.538	116.3	111.3	5	21-19	22-18	11-5	25-25	7-3	1L
Heat	41	38	0.519	120.4	118.5	1.9	25-15	16-23	8-7	25-24	3-7	1L
Bucks	31	49	0.388	110.5	116.8	-6.3	18-22	13-27	9-7	20-30	2-8	2L
Bulls	30	49	0.38	116.3	121.3	-5	18-22	12-27	4-12	18-31	2-8	1W
Nets	20	59	0.253	106.1	115.5	-9.4	12-28	8-31	3-12	14-34	3-7	2W
Pacers	18	61	0.228	112.4	120.8	-8.4	11-28	7-33	4-11	14-35	3-7	3L
Wizards	17	62	0.215	112.8	124.7	-11.9	11-28	6-34	2-13	11-38	1-9	7L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	16	0.8	119.4	107.3	12.1	34-7	30-9	12-3	41-9	9-1	7W
Spurs	61	19	0.763	119.6	111.2	8.4	31-7	30-12	12-3	35-15	9-1	2W
Nuggets	52	28	0.65	121.9	117	4.9	27-13	25-15	10-5	34-16	10-0	10W
Lakers	50	29	0.633	116.3	115.4	0.9	26-13	24-16	8-7	30-19	6-4	3L
Rockets	50	29	0.633	114.8	109.9	4.9	28-10	22-19	9-6	28-22	8-2	7W
Timberwolves	47	33	0.588	117.6	114.3	3.3	25-15	22-18	9-7	29-21	4-6	1L
Suns	44	36	0.55	112.8	111.4	1.4	25-16	19-20	10-6	28-22	5-5	1W
Clippers	41	39	0.513	114	112.6	1.4	22-18	19-21	9-6	24-26	7-3	1L
Trail Blazers	40	40	0.5	115.4	116.1	-0.7	22-17	18-23	7-9	27-23	6-4	2L
Warriors	37	42	0.468	114.8	115	-0.2	22-18	15-24	7-6	24-25	4-6	1W
Pelicans	26	54	0.325	115.4	119.6	-4.2	17-24	9-30	7-9	17-33	2-8	1W
Grizzlies	25	55	0.313	115	120.2	-5.2	14-27	11-28	6-9	19-31	1-9	6L
Mavericks	25	55	0.313	113.6	119.3	-5.7	15-25	10-30	4-11	14-36	2-8	2L
Kings	21	59	0.263	110.9	121	-10.1	14-26	7-33	3-12	13-37	3-7	2L
Jazz	21	59	0.263	117.4	126.3	-8.9	13-27	8-32	1-15	11-39	0-10	10L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	16	0.8	119.4	107.3	12.1	34-7	30-9	12-3	41-9	9-1	7W
Spurs	61	19	0.763	119.6	111.2	8.4	31-7	30-12	12-3	35-15	9-1	2W
Pistons	58	22	0.725	117.6	109.6	8	32-9	26-13	11-4	37-13	7-3	1W
Celtics	54	25	0.684	114.6	106.9	7.7	28-11	26-14	10-5	35-15	8-2	4W
Nuggets	52	28	0.65	121.9	117	4.9	27-13	25-15	10-5	34-16	10-0	10W
Knicks	51	28	0.646	116.8	110.4	6.4	28-9	23-19	12-3	33-16	7-3	3W
Cavaliers	51	29	0.638	119.6	115.3	4.3	26-14	25-15	11-5	32-18	8-2	4W
Rockets	50	29	0.633	114.8	109.9	4.9	28-10	22-19	9-6	28-22	8-2	7W
Lakers	50	29	0.633	116.3	115.4	0.9	26-13	24-16	8-7	30-19	6-4	3L
Timberwolves	47	33	0.588	117.6	114.3	3.3	25-15	22-18	9-7	29-21	4-6	1L
Hawks	45	35	0.563	118.4	115.9	2.5	23-17	22-18	9-6	26-24	7-3	2L
Raptors	44	35	0.557	114.4	111.9	2.5	22-17	22-18	4-11	31-18	5-5	1W
Magic	44	36	0.55	115.7	115.3	0.4	26-16	18-20	9-8	25-25	6-4	4W
Suns	44	36	0.55	112.8	111.4	1.4	25-16	19-20	10-6	28-22	5-5	1W
76ers	43	36	0.544	116.1	116.5	-0.4	22-18	21-18	9-7	25-25	6-4	2L
Hornets	43	37	0.538	116.3	111.3	5	21-19	22-18	11-5	25-25	7-3	1L
Heat	41	38	0.519	120.4	118.5	1.9	25-15	16-23	8-7	25-24	3-7	1L
Clippers	41	39	0.513	114	112.6	1.4	22-18	19-21	9-6	24-26	7-3	1L
Trail Blazers	40	40	0.5	115.4	116.1	-0.7	22-17	18-23	7-9	27-23	6-4	2L
Warriors	37	42	0.468	114.8	115	-0.2	22-18	15-24	7-6	24-25	4-6	1W
Bucks	31	49	0.388	110.5	116.8	-6.3	18-22	13-27	9-7	20-30	2-8	2L
Bulls	30	49	0.38	116.3	121.3	-5	18-22	12-27	4-12	18-31	2-8	1W
Pelicans	26	54	0.325	115.4	119.6	-4.2	17-24	9-30	7-9	17-33	2-8	1W
Mavericks	25	55	0.313	113.6	119.3	-5.7	15-25	10-30	4-11	14-36	2-8	2L
Grizzlies	25	55	0.313	115	120.2	-5.2	14-27	11-28	6-9	19-31	1-9	6L
Kings	21	59	0.263	110.9	121	-10.1	14-26	7-33	3-12	13-37	3-7	2L
Jazz	21	59	0.263	117.4	126.3	-8.9	13-27	8-32	1-15	11-39	0-10	10L
Nets	20	59	0.253	106.1	115.5	-9.4	12-28	8-31	3-12	14-34	3-7	2W
Pacers	18	61	0.228	112.4	120.8	-8.4	11-28	7-33	4-11	14-35	3-7	3L
Wizards	17	62	0.215	112.8	124.7	-11.9	11-28	6-34	2-13	11-38	1-9	7L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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