Los Angeles Lakers (46-29) vs Golden State Warriors (44-31)
Game Info: Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00 pm (crypto.com Arena)
Betting Odds: Los Angeles Lakers -2 -- Over/Under: 229.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: TNT
The Golden State Warriors and LA Lakers meet on Thursday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Golden State Warriors vs LA Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Golden State Warriors vs LA Lakers Pick.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors beat the Grizzlies and Spurs, and they play the Nuggets, Rockets, and Suns next. The Warriors have won 12 of their last 15 games and are currently the fifth seed in the West.
The Golden State Warriors are averaging 113.7 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 110.9 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 24 points and 6 assists, while Jimmy Butler averages 17.1 points and 6.3 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 75.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Grizzlies and Rockets, and they play the Pelicans, Thunder (b2b set), Mavs, Rockets, and Trail Blazers next. The Lakers have split their last 12 games and are currently the third seed in the West.
The LA Lakers are averaging 113.1 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 112.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 24.5 points and 8.1 rebounds, while Luka Doncic is averaging 27.5 points and 8.6 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer, and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last 11 home games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Warriors have lost seven of their last eight games at Crypto.com Arena following a win.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last nine night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Warriors have won eight of their last nine games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lakers have lost four of their five previous games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Warriors.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in eight of their last nine night games against the Lakers following a road win.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven Thursday night games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Warriors' last seven night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the last nine night games between the Warriors and Lakers have gone OVER the total points line.
Golden State Warriors vs LA Lakers Injury Report
The LA Lakers will be without Maxi Kleber.
The Warriors are without Gary Payton II due to a thumb injury, while Jonathan Kuminga is questionable.
Golden State Warriors vs LA Lakers Prediction
The Lakers are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but the value is with the Warriors and the free bucket. The Warriors are 18-2 SU with Jimmy Butler and Curry on the floor together. The Lakers have had some recent hiccups against teams like the Bulls twice and the Magic. This will be just the fourth time since February where the Warriors are an underdog, and they’ve won three of their last five games as an underdog. I’ll grab the bucket with the Warriors in a game they could easily win outright.
Randy’s Pick Golden State Warriors +2
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
