The Golden State Warriors (29-29) battle the Los Angeles Lakers (27-32) Thursday. Tip from crypto.com Arena is set for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Warriors vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Warriors and Lakers have played twice this season. Both times the Warriors were at home with a 1-1 straight-up record and 1-1 against-the-spread (ATS) record. The total is 1-1 O/U as well.
Golden State lost 134-124 to the Clippers on Feb. 14, failing to cover as an 8-point road underdog. The Dubs are 1-2-1 (2 ATS losses) in their last 4 and 26-30-2 ATS on the season.
The Lakers beat the Pelicans 120-102 on Feb. 15, covering as a 4.5-point home favorite. They are 2-1 ATS in their last 3 yet 2-5 ATS in their last 7. They are 27-31-1 ATS on the season.
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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 11:53 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Warriors +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Lakers -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Warriors +5.5 (-105) | Lakers -5.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 238.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Warriors at Lakers key injuries
Warriors
- G Stephen Curry (superior tib/fib) out
- F Andrew Wiggins (personal) out
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
Lakers 125, Warriors 117
Moneyline
AVOID.
Without Curry, the Warriors may struggle offensively. Against a team that made trade deadline deals to ensure a strong playoff push, pass on betting the moneyline underdog.
Against the spread
LEAN LAKERS -5.5 (-115).
The Warriors have played 10 road games without 2-time MVP Curry this season, and they have lost by 9 or more in 6 of those. The Lakers are also 2-1 ATS since the trade deadline and have a more athletic, offensively-gifted team with the addition of G D’Angelo Russell.
The Warriors rank 20th in defensive rating which could cause trouble for them. Golden State is also a league-worst 8-20 ATS on the road. Back the LAKERS -5.5 (-115).
Over/Under
BET OVER 238.5 (-112).
The Warriors have a struggling defense, and even without Curry, have the offensive firepower to score at will. These teams also rank 1st and 2nd in pace, so this should be played at a hectic tempo.
The Warriors have gone Over in 6 of their last 7 games as well while the Lakers have topped the projected total in 5 of their last 10. The teams are a combined 66-48 O/U on the season.
Back the OVER 238.5 (-112).
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