The Golden State Warriors continue their best-of-7 Western Conference semifinal series against the Los Angeles Lakers Monday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip for Game 4 is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Warriors vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions
The Lakers lead the series 2-1 after posting a resounding 127-97 win over the Warriors in Game 3 at Crypto.com Arena Saturday.
L.A. shot 52.5% (42-of-80) from the field while going 48.4% (15-of-31) from behind the 3-point line. The Lakers had 3 players go for more than 21 points, with F Anthony Davis posting 25 points, 13 rebounds, 4 blocked shots and 3 steals in 33 minutes.
The Warriors were just 39.6% (36-of-91) from the field while hitting just 29.5% (13-of-44) from downtown. Golden State also turned the ball over 19 times, to just 12 times for Los Angeles. G Stephen Curry led the way with 23 points, including 4 3-pointers.
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Warriors at Lakers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:57 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Warriors +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Lakers -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Warriors +3.5 (-115) | Lakers -3.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Warriors at Lakers key injuries
Warriors
- None
Lakers
- F Anthony Davis (foot) probable
- F LeBron James (foot) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Warriors at Lakers picks and predictions
Prediction
Warriors 116, Lakers 113
Moneyline
The WARRIORS (+135) are worth playing on the moneyline as slight underdogs.
Golden State lost the first 2 games of the Sacramento series in the first round, but it is 5-3 without losing consecutive games since.
Against the spread
WARRIORS +3.5 (-115) are the play in Game 4 as they look to bounce back.
The Dubs are 4-0 ATS in the past 4 games after a non-cover and 6-1 ATS in the past 7 games following a straight-up loss.
The Lakers have covered 4 in a row at home but they’re just 2-5 ATS in the past 7 games after a cover.
Over/Under
OVER 227.5 (-110) is the lean in Game 4, but play it lightly.
The Over is 37-18-2 in the past 57 games on the road for the Warriors, while going 9-4 in the past 13 games following a straight-up loss of 10 or more points.
It’s all about the Over for the Lakers lately, cashing in 12 of the past 17 games overall, while going 10-2 in the past 12 after a win and 8-2 in the past 10 following a cover.
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