The Golden State Warriors battle the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals on Friday. The Lakers lead 3-2. Tip from crypto.com Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Warriors vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Golden State stayed alive on Wednesday with a 121-106 home victory to cover as 7.5-point favorites. G Steph Curry led the way with 27 points while F Andrew Wiggins tacked on 25 and C Draymond Green had 20 points and 10 rebounds. The Warriors were in control of Game 5 from start to finish. With their backs against the walls, they will attempt to do the same on Friday.
The Lakers were led by F LeBron James who had 25 points and C Anthony Davis who had 23. The Lakers only got 28 points from their bench and struggled to compete. Returning to their home court, they will need a more rounded production to close out the series.
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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 10:42 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Warriors +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Lakers -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Warriors +2.5 (-105) | Lakers -2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Warriors at Lakers key injuries
Warriors
- F Andrew Wiggins (left costal cartilage) questionable
Lakers
- C Mo Bamba (ankle) questionable
- F Anthony Davis (foot) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Warriors at Lakers picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 109, Warriors 105
Moneyline
PASS.
There is more money to be made on a spread play for the Lakers, who are 5-0 in their last 5 home playoff games.
Against the spread
BET LAKERS -2.5 (-115).
The Lakers have won and covered in their last 5 home games including the last 2 games against the Warriors. Expect James and one of the Laker’s roll players to carry the load in this critical game and their last opportunity to close out the series at home. While Curry will surely give it his best, the defense of Davis will lock the Warriors down allowing the -2.5 (-115) to cash.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 221.5 (-115).
The Over has hit in 3 of the 5 games in this series and in an elimination game, as we saw on Wednesday, both teams will need to be playing their best basketball to take control. While the Lakers will try to control the pace of the game, expect them to figure out their streakiness and come together as a team for a win with a solid offensive performance.
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