Golden State Warriors (22-22) vs Los Angeles Lakers (24-18)
Game Info: Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 8:30 pm (Chase Center)
Betting Odds: Golden State Warriors +1.5 -- Over/Under: 219 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ABC
The LA Lakers and Golden State Warriors meet Saturday in NBA action at the Chase Center. Here’s an LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction. This article will include an LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Pick.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Wizards and Celtics, and they play the Hornets, 76ers, and Wizards next. The LA Lakers are averaging 111.3 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 113.9 points on 48 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 25.6 points and 11.8 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 23.8 points and 7.4 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.8 rebounds per game.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors lost to the Kings, beat the Bulls, and they play the Jazz, Thunder, and Suns next. The Golden State Warriors are averaging 110.8 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 111.2 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 22.9 points and 6.1 assists, while Andrew Wiggins averages 16.8 points and 2.3 assists. Jonathan Kuminga is the third double-digit scorer and Buddy Hield is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 71.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Lakers have lost each of their last three games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The home team has won each of the Lakers' last five games.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games against the Warriors after winning as underdogs.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Warriors have lost eight of their last nine night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Lakers have won each of their last six games as road favorites against the Warriors.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in four of their last five games as favorites against the Warriors.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Warriors rank 29th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.1).
- The Warriors rank 3rd in the league for rebounds per game this season (46.5).
- The Lakers rank 3rd in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (61.9%).
- The Lakers rank T28th in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (33.3%).
LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Injury Report
The Warriors won’t have Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga, and Kyle Anderson.
The LA Lakers will be without Christian Wood and Jalen Hood-Schifino. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are probable.
LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
The Golden State Warriors and Lakers had a classic on Christmas, and the Warriors have shown they can still get up for big games. The problem is the Warriors have been riding the struggle bus a lot lately, and it's even more the case with no Draymond or Kuminga. Curry can only do so much, and there's no help around him most nights. The Lakers are getting healthy, as we're seeing LeBron and AD listed as probable most nights instead of questionable. The Lakers also had a big confidence-boosting win over the Celtics. Even at home, I'd need more points to entertain the Warriors. I'll lay the bucket with the Lakers on the road.
Randy’s Pick Los Angeles Lakers -1.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
