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The Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers square off to begin the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Warriors are 4.5-point favorites for the game, which goes live on TNT at 10:00 PM ET. A 227-point over/under is installed for the matchup.
How to bet Warriors vs. Lakers
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 4.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Warriors as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Warriors have -189 odds to pick up the win, while the Lakers are listed at +158 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 227 points.
Warriors vs. Lakers Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Tuesday, May 2, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Arena: Chase Center
Warriors vs. Lakers Betting Trends
The Warriors are 39-42-1 against the spread this year. Golden State has come away with 37 wins in the 58 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season. Warriors games this year have hit the over 54.9% of the time (45 out of 82 games with a set point total).
The Lakers have played 82 games, with 40 wins against the spread. Los Angeles has a 23-28 record in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 45.1% of those games). The Lakers have eclipsed the over/under 52.4% of the time this season (43 of 82 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Warriors
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | 56 | 29.4 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 4.9 |
| Klay Thompson | 69 | 21.9 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 4.4 |
| Jordan Poole | 82 | 20.4 | 2.7 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.6 |
| Andrew Wiggins | 37 | 17.1 | 5.0 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 2.4 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | 67 | 9.9 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
Lakers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 55 | 28.9 | 8.3 | 6.8 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| Anthony Davis | 56 | 25.9 | 12.5 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 0.3 |
| D’Angelo Russell | 71 | 17.8 | 3.0 | 6.2 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 2.7 |
| Austin Reaves | 64 | 13.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Malik Beasley | 81 | 12.7 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.9 |
Warriors: Ryan Rollins: Out (Foot), Patrick Baldwin Jr.: Questionable (Toe), Andre Iguodala: Out (Wrist)
Lakers: Mohamed Bamba: Questionable (Ankle), Anthony Davis: Probable (Foot), LeBron James: Probable (Foot)
What you need to know about the Golden State Warriors
Golden State has been led by its offense, as it ranks second-best in the NBA by averaging 118.9 points per game. It ranks 21st in the league in points allowed (117.1 per contest). Offensively the Warriors have played better when playing at home this season, averaging 119.7 points per game, compared to 118.2 per game in away games. In their last 10 games, the Warriors have been putting up 122.3 points per contest, an average that’s slightly higher than the 118.9 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Golden State has been shining in terms of three-point shooting this year, ranking best in the NBA in threes per game (16.6) and second-best in three-point percentage (38.5%). Of the shots taken by the Warriors in 2022-23, 52.1% of them have been two-pointers (61.5% of the team’s made baskets) and 47.9% have been from beyond the arc (38.5%).
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles is sixth in the league in points scored (117.2 per game) and 20th in points conceded (116.6). At home, the Lakers score 117.0 points per game. On the road, they average 117.3. While the Lakers are putting up 117.2 points per game in 2022-23, they have bettered that mark in their past 10 games, producing 117.5 a contest.
At 10.8 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 34.6% from beyond the arc, Los Angeles is 24th and 24th in the NBA, respectively, in those categories. In 2022-23, the Lakers have attempted 65% percent of their shots from inside the 3-point line, and 35% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 74.8% of the Lakers’ buckets have been 2-pointers, and 25.2% have been 3-pointers.
Our prediction to win this game is the Warriors, and we expect that Lakers will cover the spread (Warriors -4.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 227 points.
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