Lakers vs. Warriors Prediction & Odds
The seventh-seeded Los Angeles Lakers travel to San Francisco to take on the #6-seed Golden State Warriors on TNT Tuesday night at 10:00 PM ET in Game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs.
Can the Lakers cover the 4.5-point spread as road underdogs?
The series is tied 0-0.
The Los Angeles Lakers went 43-39 in the regular season. They are 5-2 in the play-in and playoffs this season. The Lakers are 44-44-1 ATS on the year.
The Golden State Warriors went 44-38 in the regular season. They’re 4-3 in the playoffs this season. The Warriors are 42-46-1 ATS on the year.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
519 Los Angeles Lakers (+4.5) at 520 Golden State Warriors (-4.5); O/U 228
10:00 PM ET, Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
Lakers vs. Warriors Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 61% of public bettors are currently backing the Warriors -4.5 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
The Lakers’ two best players are LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Both players are probable for Tuesday night’s clash with the Warriors with foot injuries. James may have the spotlight on him in this series, but it was Anthony Davis that really shined in the Lakers’ first-round series win over the Grizzlies. In six playoff games, Anthony Davis has posted 20.8 points, 13.7 rebounds, 4.3 blocks, and 1.3 steals per game. He will likely have a very impactful game on Tuesday night, which means he should be considered in most DFS formats.
If you’re looking for a cheaper DFS option at the power forward spot, consider L.A.’s Rui Hachimura. The Gonzaga alum is putting up 14.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.8 made three-pointers per game in 6 playoff games so far this year.
Golden State Warriors DFS Spin
Warriors small forward Andrew Wiggins has looked good since coming back from a personal issue that kept him out for two full months earlier this year. Wiggins is posting 18.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.9 blocks, and 1.4 made three-pointers per game for the Warriors this postseason. He could have some DFS value on Tuesday.
Golden State shooting guard Jordan Poole is averaging 16.8 points and 2.5 made three-pointers per game in 4 games against the Lakers this season. His breakout is likely coming soon, and there’s a chance it could happen on Tuesday night.
Lakers vs. Warriors NBA Betting Trends
Los Angeles is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 second-round playoff games.
Los Angeles is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games against a team with a winning straight-up record.
Golden State is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 second-round playoff games.
Golden State is 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 Tuesday games.
Lakers vs. Warriors NBA Prediction
I’m not sure if the Lakers are the best team in the Western Conference, but they feel like the most dangerous. Their two best players (LeBron James and Anthony Davis) are as good or better than any other remaining Western Conference team’s two best players. What’s more, L.A. seems to have Golden State’s number of late. The Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against the Warriors.
Golden State, on the other hand, is coming off of a tough 7-game series win over a young and scrappy Sacramento team. The Warriors have the championship pedigree, but they’re getting older. Golden State has had trouble keeping the momentum going after straight-up and ATS wins. To wit, the Warriors are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following an outright win of more than 10 points, and they’re 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following an ATS win. I like the Lakers to win this game outright or come very close to doing so, so I’ll take L.A. and the points on the road.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: LOS ANGELES LAKERS +4.5
