Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors Betting Prediction 02/02/19

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The NBA’s top scoring team will be a 10.5-point favorite at home in ORACLE Arena, when the Golden State Warriors (36-15) face off with the Los Angeles Lakers (27-25). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 236 points and action starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors ATS Odds

The Lakers barely escaped the Los Angeles Clippers in their last game, 123-120, covering as 2-point favorites. The Warriors, on the other hand, were defeated by the Philadelphia 76ers, 113-104, and failed to cover as 8-point underdogs. The Los Angeles game finished 11 points over the projected point total of 232, while the Golden State game finished 23.5 points under the projected point total of 240.5.

The Lakers knocked down 28 of their 35 free throws (80.0 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.516 vs. 0.510). Golden State, on the other hand, forced Philadelphia into a turnover percentage of 16.2 (above their season average of 13.2). Stephen Curry had a solid outing for Golden State with 41 points and six assists. Meanwhile, Los Angeles received a boost from LeBron James, who finished with 24 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists.

The Warriors had the upper hand in the most recent game, a 130-111 blowout victory, to even the season series at one. Klay Thompson was the game’s leading scorer with 44 points. Golden State won the rebounding battle. The Warriors had 13 offensive rebounds and 50 total rebounds, while the Lakers had seven and 42, respectively. Golden State covered as a 13.5-point favorite and the two teams combined to score 241 points, which was over the projected point total of 232.5.

Lakers matchups have typically finished under the O/U total (61.5 percent). Los Angeles holds records of 27-25 straight up (SU) and 22-28-2 against the spread (ATS).

Contrary to Los Angeles, just over half of Warriors games have finished over the total. Further, Golden State owns records of 36-15 SU and 23-27-1 ATS.

The Lakers’ Brandon Ingram has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 23 points,3.4 assists per game. Meanwhile, DeMarcus Cousins has averaged 15 points,7.0 rebounds,3.6 assists during that same time frame for the Warriors.

This showdown pits one of the league’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Golden State currently ranks first in effective field goal percentage (0.562) and Los Angeles is second in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.503).

Lakers vs. Warriors ATS Pick

Free NBA Pick: SU Winner – Warriors, ATS Winner – Warriors, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Warriors rank first in assists per game (29.3) while the Lakers rank 13th (24.7).
  • Los Angeles ranks second in points in the paint per game (56.4) while Golden State ranks 29th (42.2).
  • The Warriors rank first in blocks allowed per game (3.5) while the Lakers rank 19th (5.3).
  • Golden State ranks 12th in steals allowed per game (7.5) while Los Angeles ranks 27th (8.5).
  • Golden State averages 33.3 three pointers per game, which ranks ninth in the NBA. Los Angeles ranks 21st in three pointers allowed per game (32.7).
  • The Lakers rank second in fast break points per game (19.1) while the Warriors rank 25th in fast break points allowed per game (15.0).
  • The Warriors rank 15th in points off turnovers per game (16.8) while the Lakers rank 28th in points off turnovers allowed per game (18.3).
  • Golden State averages 12.6 second chance points per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA. Los Angeles ranks 24th in second chance points allowed per game (14.4).
  • Golden State ranks fifth in rebounds allowed per game (43.3) while Los Angeles ranks 26th (47.1).
  • Los Angeles is 7-0 when they allow below 100 points, while Golden State is 6-0.
  • The Warriors are 36-10 when they reach the century mark, while the Lakers are 26-20.
  • Los Angeles is 12-12 ATS on the road, while Golden State is 10-14-1 ATS at home.
  • In 24 road games, the Lakers have 12 overs and 12 unders.
  • The Warriors have 14 unders and 11 overs in 25 home games.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Warriors are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Lakers are 2-3.
  • In their last five games, Golden State has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Los Angeles has 3 unders and 2 overs.
  • The Warriors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 7.0 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Lakers have scored an average of 112.0 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 118.6 points per game (6.5 above their season average).