The Golden State Warriors (34-30) and Los Angeles Lakers (30-34) meet Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Warriors vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Warriors covered the spread as 5-point home favorites Friday with a 108-99 win vs. the New Orleans Pelicans. G Klay Thompson scored 27 points as Golden State won its 5th straight game. The Warriors are 0-4-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 5 road games.
G Stephen Curry (leg) is probable to return Sunday after missing the last 11 games.
The Lakers failed to cover as 1.5-point home underdogs Friday in a 110-102 loss vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves. C Anthony Davis finished with a game-high 38 points for the Lakers, who lost for just the 2nd time in their last 6 games. Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 home games vs. teams with a road winning percentage below .400.
The Lakers lead the season series 2-1 and the Over has gone 1-2. Los Angeles covered as a 6-point home favorite with a 124-111 win as the Under (239) cashed in the most recent meeting Feb. 23.
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Warriors at Lakers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:15 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Warriors -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Lakers +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
- Against the spread (ATS): Warriors -5.5 (-102) | Lakers +5.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Warriors at Lakers key injuries
Warriors
- G Stephen Curry (leg) probable
- F Andre Iguodala (hip) probable
- F Andrew Wiggins (personal reasons) out
Lakers
- C Anthony Davis (foot) probable
- F LeBron James (foot) out
- G D’Angelo Russell (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Warriors at Lakers picks and predictions
Prediction
Warriors 115, Lakers 114
Moneyline
PASS.
The Warriors (-200) should win, but their moneyline is a little inflated since Curry is returning to the lineup. Bet the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
BET LAKERS +5.5 (-118).
Golden State has looked great going 5-0 on its most recent homestand but now must reinsert Curry into the offense. The last time Curry returned from injury after missing 11 games, the Warriors lost straight up as 12.5-point home favorites 125-113 vs. a shorthanded Phoenix Suns team Jan. 10. To make matters worse for the Warriors, Golden State has lost 5 straight road games and is a league-worst 8-21 ATS on the road.
Los Angeles is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games after a loss and should be able to at least keep it close vs. a Warriors team that struggles away from Chase Center.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 235.5 (-112).
The Under is 6-0 in Golden State’s last 6 games and 4-1-1 in Los Angeles’ last 6. The Under has hit in the last 2 meetings between these teams and is 4-0 in the Lakers’ last 4 home games. Los Angeles allows the 3rd-lowest 3-point percentage this season at 34.5% and should be able to limit Golden State offensively as the Under hits Sunday.
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