Golden State Warriors (41-15) vs Los Angeles Lakers (26-30)
Game Info: Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 8:30 pm (Chase Center)
Betting Odds: Golden State Warriors -7 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors meet Saturday in NBA action at the Chase Center. The Los Angeles Lakers need a win after losing six of their last eight games. The Golden State Warriors look for a win after winning 10 of their last 13 games.
The Los Angeles Lakers are averaging 110.9 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 45.4 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 29.1 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Anthony Davis is averaging 23.7 points and 10.2 rebounds. Russell Westbrook is the third double-digit scorer and Carmelo Anthony is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Los Angeles Lakers are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.9 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Lakers are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
The Golden State Warriors are averaging 110.9 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 102.6 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Stephen Curry is averaging 25.9 points and 6.3 assists, while Andrew Wiggins is averaging 18.2 points and 4.3 rebounds. Jordan Poole is the third double-digit scorer and Klay Thompson is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game.
The Lakers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Saturday games and 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games playing on 2 days rest. The Warriors are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 home games and 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The over is 5-2 in Lakers last 7 overall. The over is 4-1 in Warriors last 5 home games. The Lakers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Golden State.
The Los Angeles Lakers still aren't a team I can trust in the underdog role against respectable teams, and they lose by an average of 7.7 points as an underdog. The Golden State Warriors win by an average of 12.5 points at home, and they win by an average of 9.2 points in the favorite role. I can't get behind the Lakers with any confidence, especially against one of the better teams in the league. Give me the Warriors in a comfortable victory.
Randy’s Pick Golden State Warriors -7
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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