Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/25
At 10:00 ET, the Los Angeles Lakers (-312) will host the Golden State Warriors (+250) in a Western Pacific division matchup. The Lakers are currently on a three-game win streak and are favored by 7.5 points over the Warriors. The over/under line is set at 221.5.
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and can be seen on TNT.
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -7.5
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Thursday, February 6th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 86-72 in favor of the Lakers.
- Our projections have LeBron James finishing with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists.
- From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.5% and knocking down 10 threes.
Do the Warriors Stand a Chance on the Road?
The Warriors fell to 25-25 on the season after a 131-128 loss to the Jazz on Wednesday. Golden State, who entered the game as 6.5-point favorites, couldn’t cover the spread, and the total points of 259.5 exceeded the O/U line of 222.5.
Golden State went on an 11-0 run early, stretching the score from 28-21 to 39-21. However, Utah battled back, and the teams were tied at 87 heading into the 4th quarter. The Jazz outscored the Warriors 44-41 in the final period to secure the win.
Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 32 points and 7 assists in their 131-128 loss to the Jazz, hitting 6 threes at 33.3% shooting. Brandin Podziemski added 29 points, while Buddy Hield contributed 18, knocking down 4 threes at a 50% clip.
The Warriors made 17 threes as a team, shooting 35.4% from deep and 46% overall. Curry scored 15 points in the 4th quarter, while Hield added 9 of his own in the final period.
Defensively, the Warriors struggled in the 4th quarter, giving up 44 points, which contributed to their 131-128 loss to the Jazz. Overall, Golden State allowed Utah to shoot 52% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Warriors limited the Jazz to 13 threes on 35% shooting. Utah also went to the line 27 times, making 22 free throws. The Warriors recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks in the game.
Can the Lakers Grab a Win at Home?
The Lakers improved to 29-19 this season with a 122-97 win over the Clippers on Tuesday. Entering the game as +8.5 point underdogs, the Lakers not only won but covered the spread with a +25 point margin. The total score of 219 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 221.5.
A key moment came when the Lakers went on a 10-0 run, flipping the score from 36-27 to 37-36. They took control early, leading 45-29 after the 1st quarter and 28-21 in the 2nd. The teams tied 25-25 in the 3rd, and the Lakers closed it out by edging the Clippers 24-22 in the 4th.
The Lakers’ offense was firing on all cylinders in their win over the Clippers, shooting 55.6% from the field and hitting 18 threes at a 48.6% clip. LeBron James led the way with 26 points, including 14 in the 1st quarter, while adding 9 assists and 8 rebounds.
Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves each added 20 points, with Reaves scoring 10 in the 3rd quarter. Hachimura connected on 4 threes, shooting 50% from deep, while Reaves hit 3 threes at 42.9%.
The Lakers put on a defensive clinic against the Clippers, holding them to just 97 points on 38% shooting. They gave up 29 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up after that, allowing just 21 in the 2nd and 22 in the 4th.
From beyond the arc, the Lakers limited the Clippers to 12 threes on 29% shooting. They also sent the Clippers to the line 19 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Lakers finished with 40 defensive rebounds, allowed 10 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals.