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LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction NBA Picks 12/25/24
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Golden State Warriors (15-13) vs LA Lakers (16-13)
December 25, 2024 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Golden State Warriors -3.5 / LA Lakers +3.5 — Over/Under: 235.5
The LA Lakers and Golden State Warriors meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Chase Center. Here’s a 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 Kings, lost to the Pistons, and they play the Cavs, Trail Blazers, and Hawks next. The LA Lakers are averaging 111.2 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 113.9 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 26.6 points and 11.8 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 23.2 points and 8 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and D’Angelo Russell is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors lost to the Pacers, beat the Timberwolves, and they play the Clippers, Suns, and Cavs next. The Golden State Warriors are averaging 112.8 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 110.8 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 21.8 points and 6.6 assists, while Andrew Wiggins averages 17.3 points and 2.3 assists. Jonathan Kuminga is the third double-digit scorer and Buddy Hield is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 70.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last three games as underdogs.
- The Warriors have lost each of their last three games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in five of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lakers’ last 10 night games against Western Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Warriors’ last four games as home favorites following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Golden State Warriors Player Facts
- Draymond Green ranks 3rd amongst qualified Centers for assists per game (5.6) this season.
- Dennis Schroder ranks 19th amongst qualified players for assists per game (6.3) this season.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Max Christie ranks 33rd amongst qualified players for FT% (85.7%) this season.
- D’Angelo Russell ranks T36th amongst qualified players for FT% (84.9%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (25.9).
- The Warriors rank 29th in the league for free throws made per game this season (14.8).
- The Lakers rank 29th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (26.1).
- The Lakers rank T2nd in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (65.5%).
LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
The Golden State Warriors are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, and they’re still able to get up for big games like this. The Warriors have also won the last 3 games against the Lakers. However, laying chalk with a Warriors side that’s lost 7 of their last 10 games just doesn’t feel right. The Lakers are playing the better ball right now and even with their loss to the Pistons, they lost by 3 and shot 54 percent from the field. Clean up the turnovers and the Lakers are riding a four-game winning streak. Give me the points with the Lakers in a game they could win outright with how the Warriors look.
