Lakers vs. Warriors Prediction & Odds
The seventh-seeded Los Angeles Lakers head to San Francisco to take on the #6-seed Golden State Warriors on TNT Wednesday night at 10:00 PM ET in Game 5 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs.
Can the Warriors cover the 7-point spread as home favorites?
Los Angeles leads the series 3-1.
The Los Angeles Lakers went 43-39 in the regular season. They are 8-3 in the play-in and playoffs this season. The Lakers are 47-45-1 ATS on the year.
The Golden State Warriors went 44-38 in the regular season. They’re 5-6 in the playoffs this season. The Warriors are 43-49-1 ATS on the year.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
551 Los Angeles Lakers (+7) at 552 Golden State Warriors (-7); O/U 226
10:00 PM ET, Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
Lakers vs. Warriors Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 62% of public bettors are currently backing the Warriors -7 in this contest. Note that these numbers are subject to change, so be sure to check the link to receive the most up-to-date public betting data.
Los Angeles Lakers DFS Spin
Lakers stars Anthony Davis and LeBron James are both listed as probable for Wednesday’s game against the Warriors. Both players have played well in this series and they should be instrumental in the outcome of this game. For DFS purposes I’d lean more towards Anthony Davis as LeBron James may look to conserve some energy and cruise in Game 5 on Wednesday night.
For a DFS sleeper, consider Los Angeles guard Lonnie Walker IV. Walker poured in 15 huge points in the fourth quarter of Game 4 and he may see an expanded role in the Lakers’ offense going forward as a result. He’s got a good chance to score in double figures on Wednesday.
Golden State Warriors DFS Spin
Golden State small forward Andrew Wiggins could be in for a big day on Wednesday night. Wiggins is third on the club in scoring this postseason with 16.9 points per game and he’s third on the team in rebounding with 5.8 boards per game. Wiggins could prove to be a cost-effective DFS option in Game 5 on Wednesday.
If you’re looking for a buy-low option at guard, consider Golden State’s Gary Payton II. Payton is only averaging 6.5 points per game in the postseason, but he is sinking 65.2% of his field goal attempts. What’s more, Payton is also averaging 3.6 rebounds per game in these playoffs. He may see more time on the floor if Jordan Poole continues his cold shooting in this series.
Lakers vs. Warriors NBA Betting Trends
Los Angeles is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games.
Golden State is 41-19-1 ATS in their last 61 home games.
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS loss.
Golden State is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 home games against a team with a losing road record.
Lakers vs. Warriors NBA Prediction
Golden State narrowly lost Game 4 of this series on Monday in Los Angeles 104-101. The Warriors were a few plays from evening the series up at 2-2. The Warriors have been a great home team against the number this season. Golden State is a league-best 29-16-1 ATS at home this year. What’s more, Golden State is 24-16-1 ATS as a home favorite this season, the sixth-best mark in the league. The Warriors are the defending champs. And former Rockets head coach Rudy Tomjanovich said it best, “Never underestimate the heart of a champion.” I’ll take the Warriors minus the points at home on Wednesday.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS -7
