Lakers Host Warriors, Betting Odds, Analysis and Predictions (02/23/23)

On the whole, the Warriors and Lakers are two of the biggest disappointments in NBA betting.  Golden State is the defending NBA champion.  Now the Warriors are in the precarious position of being a play-in team.  In comparison, the Lakers are on the outside looking in for any postseason spot.  On Thursday night, both clubs will attempt to jumpstart their respective seasons.  But they will likely do so without their best players.  Warrior superstar Stephen Curry is out until March with a knee injury.  While Laker legend LeBron James is questionable with a bad hand.

Warriors vs. Lakers CashBet Wagering Analysis

Golden State will struggle to draw the best sportsbook online action without Curry.  Squares want nothing to do with the Warriors if they miss their best player.  The Lakers will draw casual support as the name-brand team at home.  In like manner to the Warriors, the status of LeBron James will turn gamblers away.  Sharps may consider the Warriors based on the more favorable away team price.

Not a Golden State of Mind This Season  

The Golden State Warriors covered two out of their last eight games.  Additionally, the Warriors have exceeded the total in six of its previous seven matchups.  As a result, the Warriors are 29-29 straight up, 26-30-2 against the spread, and 35-20 over/under the total.  Golden State is 9^th in the Western Conference playoff standings.  Golden State is 11.5 games behind the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference playoff race.

Overall, Golden State ranks 2^nd for scoring offense, 12^th for field goal percentage, 3^rd for 3-point field goal percentage, 13^th for free throw percentage, and 14^th for offensive rebounding.  At the same time, the Warriors rank 27^th for scoring defense, 15^th for field goal percentage permitted 18^th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 19^th for defensive rebounding.

Stephen Curry leads the Warriors with 29.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game.  Of great concern is where the Warriors can find such production with Curry out of the lineup for the next few weeks.  Also, Klay Thompson adds 21.4 points per game.  At the same time, Jordan Poole is an additional Betting on NBA asset.  Poole averages 20.9 points per game.

Lake Show Goes Dark in Lost Season   

The Los Angeles Lakers covered two out of their last seven games.  Additionally, the Lakers have gone under the total in three of its previous four matchups.  As a result, the Lakers are 27-32 straight up, 27-31-1 against the spread, and 31-28 over/under the total.  Los Angeles is 13^th in the Western Conference playoff standings.  LA is 14 games behind the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference playoff race.  And the Lakers are two games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder for the final play-in slot.

Overall, LA ranks 7^th for scoring offense, 10^th for field goal percentage, 26^th for 3-point field goal percentage, 20^th for free throw percentage, and 5^th for offensive rebounding.  At the same time, the Lakers rank 26^th for scoring defense, 14^th for field goal percentage permitted, 6^th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 28^th for defensive rebounding.

LeBron James leads the Lakers with 30.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game.  Also, Anthony James adds 26.0 points and 12.3 rebounds per game.  The big pro basketball betting problem for the Lakers is their lack of secondary scoring.

At the onset of his 2018 arrival, LeBron James has run the Lake Show.  For both good and bad.  James has the attitude of someone that is utterly unaccountable.  He answers to the man in the mirror.  And his act has become increasingly tiresome for Laker fans.

Warriors vs. Lakers CashBet Free Pick   

In this situation, the Warriors offer the most NBA gambling value.

Warriors vs. Lakers CashBet Best Bet

Golden State Warriors