Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Golden State Warriors will take on their in-state rival Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Can LeBron James and the Lakers get a home victory and fight for playoff seeding? Matt McCuen provides his best bet in Warriors vs. Lakers.
Matt McCuen - April 9, 2024, 12:58 PM EDT
5 minGolden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers will clash from the city of Angels on Tuesday Night.
Warriors vs. Lakers DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: April 7, 2024
- Start Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: TNT
Warriors vs. Lakers ODDS
- Spread: Warriors +2.5 (-105), Lakers -2.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 235 (-110), U 235 (-109)
- Moneyline Odds: Warriors (+125), Lakers (-140)
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
This is a crucial matchup between two teams jockeying for position in the West.
These two teams know they will be a part of the play in tournament.
As it stands, the Lakers are the ninth seed in the West.
Right on their heels are the Warriors, who are the tenth seed, sitting 1.5 games back of the Lakers.
Golden State begins this contest with a 43-35 record.
The Warriors are 7-3 over their last ten games.
Future Hall of Famer Steph Curry leads the squad with 26.5 points per game.
His splash brother, Klay Thompson, has added 17.6 points per game in one of the worst shooting years of his career.
Veteran Chris Paul leads the squad with 6.8 assists per game.
Golden State has averaged 117.8 points per game.
The Lakers will start this game with a record of 45-34.
Los Angeles is one of the hottest teams in basketball.
The Lakers have won eight of their last 10 games overall.
The hot run has nobody in basketball wanting to see the Lakers in the playoffs.
The Suns hold a 1.5-game lead over the Lakers for the final playoff spot in the West.
LeBron James leads the squad with 25.4 points per game and 8.2 assists. James is questionable tonight with illness.
Anthony Davis has delivered a strong season, averaging 24.5 points and 12.6 rebounds.
DeAngelo Russell has added 18.2 points per game and 6.3 assists.
The Lakers offense has averaged 117.9 points per game.
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers Pick
I am confident that James will suit up and play in tonight’s key game.
As mentioned prior to James missing the last game, the Lakers have been red-hot, playing their best basketball of the season.
Los Angeles has been great at home this year (28-13 SU).
Let’s stay hot on the hardwood.
Pick: Los Angeles Lakers ML -135 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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