Los Angeles offers immense value as a 4.5-point road underdog against a struggling Golden State squad<\/p>\n
With 92.0% of the handle backing the Over, expect high-paced offensive fireworks<\/p>\n
LeBron James will shoulder the offensive workload, making his points prop a highly favorable wager<\/p>\n
The Los Angeles Lakers head up the coast to clash with the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, April 9, tipping off at 7 PM PT \/ 10:00 PM ET from the Chase Center in San Francisco and broadcast nationally on Amazon Prime Video.<\/p>\n
The Warriors\u2019 status on the betting board hinges heavily on Stephen Curry; the elite point guard is listed as questionable and could potentially miss this critical affair. Meanwhile, the Lakers will look to lean on LeBron James to command the floor and orchestrate an upset as a road underdog in the NBA odds<\/a>. The Lakers have won five of seven vs their counterparts.<\/p>\n Lakers vs Warriors Picks & Predictions<\/p>\n The Spread Pick: Los Angeles Lakers +4.5 (-108 at FanDuel<\/a>) Over\/Under Prediction: Over 225.5 (-110 at BetMGM<\/a>) Best Player Props: LeBron James O 24.5 Points (-121 at DraftKings<\/a>) & Draymond Green O 6.5 Assists (-120 at MGM<\/a>) Lakers vs Warriors Odds<\/p>\n
I am grabbing the points with the road underdog. Golden State has been an absolute fade at home lately, with an abysmal 4-13 record against the spread at the Chase Center over their last 17 games. Furthermore, they are a dismal 2-10 ATS following a win in their last ten contests. Meanwhile, Los Angeles has been a highly profitable 5-2 ATS as an underdog over their last seven duels.<\/p>\n
I am officially backing the Over here based on a dominant situational trend and both teams\u2019 fast-paced offense. The Over has hit in seven of the Warriors\u2019 last eight battles at home against opponents with a winning record. With both squads pushing a solid pace and showcasing mediocre Defensive Ratings\u2014Los Angeles at 113.9 (19th) and Golden State at 112.3 (15th)\u2014expect enough offensive urgency to push this past the number.<\/p>\n
With the Lakers needing their superstar to anchor the offense (Luka Doncic is out), backing James to eclipse 24.5 points presents solid value. On the other side, the Warriors heavily utilize Green as their primary offensive hub at the top of the key. He has 7+ assists in five of six skirmishes.<\/p>\n