Next up on our NBA schedule of best bets and predictions is a Game 1 showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinals. Tip-off on Tuesday night from Chase Center is scheduled for 10:00 pm EST on TNT.
This is one of two NBA matchups on the Tuesday card with the Heat and Knicks preceding this one from New York. The stars will be out for this one. Headlined by LeBron James and Steph Curry looking to add to their playoff legacies. Continue reading for a comprehensive breakdown and our Lakers vs Warriors prediction.
LA Lakers vs. GS Warriors Odds
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors Information
Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors
Location of the game: Chase Center. San Francisco, California.
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 2, 2023. 10:00 pm ET.
How to watch: TNT
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In the other Western Conference semis series, the Nuggets and Suns have already played two games before this one even tips off. That’s because the Grizzlies and Lakers went to six games in the opening round while the Warriors were pushed to the brink, closing out the Kings in a full seven games.
Both L.A. and Golden State blew out their opponents in those final contests. With Curry leading the Dubs to a 20-point win and the Lake Show sending Memphis home with a 40-point drubbing. Curry’s 50-piece and LeBron’s first-ever playoff 20-20 effort highlighted the NBA player stats from the First Round.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors Analysis
The Grizzlies and Kings were the 2 and 3 seeds, respectively, in the West. But when the dust settled on the opening round, the familiar veterans emerged, holding off the youth movement and shift in power for another year.
This will be the first time that the Warriors and Lakers will meet in a playoff series in 32 years. But, of course, LeBron has faced off against Golden State plenty in the postseason. The King squared off with the Warriors four times in the NBA Finals. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers and these two franchises have won two out of the last three championships.
“Here we are eight years later from the first time we met in a playoff series and still playing at that level,” Warriors forward Draymond Green said. “That’s special. Says a lot about who you are as a pro and how serious you take this. How you appreciate this game.”
Odds Breakdown
Below are the NBA odds for this Game 1 matchup on Tuesday night:
Los Angeles Lakers
- Spread: +4.5
- Moneyline: +152
- Total: 227.5
Golden State Warriors
- Spread: -4.5
- Moneyline: -180
- Total: 227.5
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors Betting Pick and Prediction
It seems silly to categorize Anthony Davis as an x-factor considering his star power, but when he played well against the Grizz, the Lakers won. However, he seemed disengaged at times and the team lost. He’ll have to keep the switch turned on if the Lakers have a chance this series, one in which they come in as the underdog.
We won’t get this good of value on Golden State playing at home the rest of this series, though, and we have to pounce. The Warriors are 40-18-1 ATS in their last 59 home games while the Lakers are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games following a straight-up win.
We’re on the home team to open things up in our final Lakers vs Warriors prediction.
- Pick: Warriors -4.5
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