Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Player Prop Picks 2/6/25 NBA Picks

The Los Angeles Lakers (29-19) are set to host the Golden State Warriors (25-24) on February 6, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Lakers have been in strong form recently, securing victories in six of their last seven games, including impressive wins over the Los Angeles Clippers (122-97), New York Knicks (128-112), and Washington Wizards (134-96). Notably, they have scored over 120 points in each of their last three games, with LeBron James contributing 24 or more points in four of the last five games. 

In contrast, the Warriors have faced challenges this season, currently holding a 25-24 record. They have been inconsistent, with a recent stretch of five consecutive losses, leading to a 20-20 record at one point. Despite these struggles, the Warriors remain a formidable team, known for their offensive prowess and championship pedigree.

This matchup is particularly intriguing given the ongoing trade rumors involving the Warriors. Reports have surfaced suggesting that the Warriors are exploring the possibility of acquiring both LeBron James and Kevin Durant before the NBA trade deadline. While this scenario is highly unlikely due to contractual and cap space challenges, it underscores the Warriors’ ambition to strengthen their roster. 

Lebron James Over 7.5 Rebounds

LeBron James has been a key contributor to the Los Angeles Lakers’ success during the 2024-25 NBA season. He has played in 45 games, averaging 24.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 9.1 assists per game. In a standout performance on February 2, 2025, James recorded a triple-double with 33 points, 12 assists, and 11 rebounds, leading the Lakers to a 128-112 victory over the New York Knicks. Throughout the season, James has consistently contributed across multiple facets of the game, showcasing his versatility and leadership on the court.

LeBron has been a beast on the boards as of late securing 8 or more rebounds in three of his last four games. With Anthony Davis out of the lineup, LeBron has had a step up in a big way from a rebound perspective. He has a favorable matchup in this one going against the Golden State Warriors who give up 53.2 rebounds per game to opposing teams which is well above the league average.

Draymond Green Over 4.5 Assists

Draymond Green has been a pivotal playmaker once again for the Golden State Warriors. He hasn’t impacted this team much from a scoring perspective but is averaging 5.4 assists per game. He’s also been good at rebounding the ball as well. In a notable performance on January 18, 2025, Green contributed 6 assists in the Warriors’ 122-114 victory over the Washington Wizards.

We saw Draymond Green secure five assists in his first game back from injury against the Orlando Magic on Monday night. The Magic give up the 2nd fewest assists per game to opposing teams. Now he has a much more favorable matchup going against the LA Lakers who give up 27.5 assists per game to opposing teams which is well above the league average. 

Buddy Hield Under 2.5 Three Pointers

Buddy Hield has played in 49 games, averaging 11.5 points per game. His three-point shooting has been a key aspect of his performance, with an average of 2.5 made three-pointers per game on 6.9 attempts, resulting in a 36.6% three-point shooting percentage. In a notable performance on January 16, 2025, Hield scored 18 points off the bench, shooting 3-of-6 from beyond the arc, contributing to the Warriors’ 116-115 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. 

As of late Buddy Hield can’t be trusted to get over this three-point line. In his last six games he’s made three three-pointers in only one of those games and in three of those games he made zero three-pointers. The Lakers have been good guarding the perimeter only giving up an average of 13.3 3-pointers per game to opposing teams. I expect another lackluster performance from Buddy Hield beyond the arc.