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A game featuring one of the league’s highest-scoring teams against one of the worst squads defensively will see the Golden State Warriors (28-27, second in points per game) host the Los Angeles Lakers (25-31, 27th in points conceded) at Chase Center on February 11, 2023. The Warriors are 5.5-point favorites. The matchup’s over/under is set at 235.5.
How to bet Warriors vs. Lakers
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 5.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Warriors as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Warriors have -207 odds to pick up the win, while the Lakers are listed at +173 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 235.5 points.
Warriors vs. Lakers Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, February 11, 2023
- Game Time: 8:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Arena: Chase Center
Warriors vs. Lakers Betting Trends
Against the spread, the Warriors are 25-29-1 this season. Golden State has been the favorite in 36 games this season and has come away with the win 22 times (61.1%) in those contests. The Warriors have eclipsed the over/under in 58.9% of their opportunities this year (33 times over 56 games with a set point total).
The Lakers have played 56 games, with 25 wins against the spread. Los Angeles has been the moneyline underdog 41 total times this season. LA has gone 16-25 in those games. The Lakers have eclipsed the over/under 53.6% of the time this season (30 of 56 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Warriors
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | 43 | 21.5 | 3.9 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 4.3 |
| Jordan Poole | 55 | 20.8 | 2.8 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 2.7 |
| Andrew Wiggins | 35 | 16.9 | 5 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 2.4 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 45 | 8.8 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | 43 | 8.4 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
Lakers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 44 | 30.2 | 8.5 | 7 | 1 | 0.5 | 2.2 |
| Anthony Davis | 32 | 26.6 | 12 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 0.4 |
| Lonnie Walker IV | 39 | 13.8 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.8 |
| Rui Hachimura | 38 | 12.6 | 4.7 | 1 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
| Dennis Schroder | 42 | 12.4 | 2.7 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
Warriors: Gary Payton: Out (Trade Pending), Ryan Rollins: Out (Foot), Stephen Curry: Out (Leg), Andre Iguodala: Out (Hip)
Lakers: LeBron James: Out (Ankle), Anthony Davis: Probable (Foot), Mohamed Bamba: Out (Suspension)
What you need to know about the Golden State Warriors
Golden State has had to lean on its offense, which ranks second-best in the NBA (118.5 points per game), as it ranks fifth-worst in the league defensively with just 118.3 points allowed per contest. The Warriors post 120.3 points per game when playing at home, compared to 116.8 points per game when playing on the road, a difference of 3.5 points per contest. In their last 10 games, the Warriors have been putting up 122.8 points per contest, an average that’s a little higher than the 118.5 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
In terms of three-point shooting, everything is clicking for Golden State, who is sinking 16.7 three-pointers per game (best in NBA) and shooting 38.5% from downtown (third-best). Of the shots attempted by the Warriors in 2022-23, 52.1% of them have been two-pointers (61.3% of the team’s made baskets) and 47.9% have been from beyond three-point land (38.7%).
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Lakers
In 2022-23, Los Angeles is sixth in the NBA on offense (117.1 points scored per game) and fourth-worst defensively (118.6 points conceded). At home the Lakers are putting up 117.8 points per game, 1.3 more than they are averaging on the road (116.5). The Lakers are putting up 117.7 points per contest over their last 10 games, compared to their season average of 117.1.
Los Angeles is the third-worst team in the league in 3-pointers made (10.5 per game) and fifth-worst in 3-point percentage (33.9%). The Lakers take 34.4% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 24.2% of their made baskets are from there. Inside the 3-point line, they attempt 65.6% of their shots, with 75.8% of their makes coming from there.
Our prediction to win this matchup is the Warriors, and we predict that Lakers will cover the spread (Warriors -5.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 235.5 points.
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