During the regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors were often missing in action. It is true that the Lakers and Warriors are two of the most popular brands on the NBA betting board. Thus, their inconsistent play was a perpetual annoyance to gamblers splattered with red ink. However, once the playoff bell rang, Golden State and Los Angeles found an extra gear. So far, the Lakers have a 2-1 series lead against the defending world champions. But gamblers believe they are looking at a 7-game series.
2023 NBA Playoffs Second Round Series Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors
| Date and Time: | Monday, May 08, 2023, 10 P.M. ET. |
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| Location: | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA. |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Warriors | +3 ( -110 ) | 227½ ( -110 ) | +130 |  |
| Lakers | -3 ( -110 ) | 227½ ( -110 ) | -150 | |
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors SBG Odds Overview
Initially, offshore betting action split for both sides in this series. And it is understandable as to why. The Lakers and Warriors are synonymous with success. Specifically, the casual sector can’t get enough of either side. Of course, the star factor of Stephen Curry and LeBron James adds to that.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors Series Schedule
- Game 1: Lakers 117, Warriors 112
- Game 2: Warriors 127, Lakers 100
- Game 3: Lakers 127, Warriors 97
- Game 4: Monday at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. ET (TNT)
- Game 5: Wednesday at Golden State, 10 p.m. ET (TNT)
- Game 6*: Friday, May 12 at Los Angeles (ESPN)
- Game 7*: Sunday, May 14, at Golden State
*If necessary
Los Angeles Lakers Team Overview
The Los Angeles Lakers are 43-39 straight up, 40-41-1 against the spread, and 43-38-1 over/under the total. Late on, Los Angeles has covered four out of their last five games. At the same time, the Lakers have gone over the NBA betting total in two of its previous five matchups.
Los Angeles has NBA metrics of 6th for scoring offense, 10th for field goal percentage, 25th for 3-point field goal percentage, 20th for free throw percentage, and 6th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Lakers have NBA metrics of 20th for scoring defense, 10th for field goal percentage permitted, 2nd for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 25th for defensive rebounding.
First among Laker scorers is LeBron James, with 22.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. Anthony Davis averages 21.2 points and 13.9 rebounds per contest.
Golden State Warriors Team Overview
The Golden State Warriors finished 44-38 straight up, 39-41-2 against the spread, and 44-34-4 over/under the total. Late on, Golden State has covered three out of their last four games. While the Warriors have gone under the total in three of its previous five matchups.
Golden State has NBA metrics of 2nd for scoring offense, 12th for field goal percentage, 2nd for 3-point field goal percentage, 9th for free throw percentage, and 8th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Warriors have NBA metrics of 21st for scoring defense, 9th for field goal percentage permitted, 18th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 15th for defensive rebounding.
First among Golden State scorers is Stephen Curry, with 30.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game. Klay Thompson adds 21.4 points per contest. And then Andrew Wiggins brings 16.9 points and 6.0 rebounds per contest.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors SBG Free Pick
In this situation, the public is moving towards the Lakers. This factor means the Warriors are getting the better price in an even series.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors SBG Best Bet: Golden State Warriors.