Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25
At 8:30 ET, the Los Angeles Lakers (-118) will travel to San Francisco to take on the Golden State Warriors (-102). The Lakers are currently favored by 1 point and the over/under line is set at 219.5.
This Western Pacific Division matchup will be played at the Chase Center and can be seen on ABC.
LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -1
This game will be played at Chase Center at 8:30 ET on Saturday, January 25th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 138-113 in favor of the Lakers.
- Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with 25 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 15 threes.
Does Los Angeles Have A Chance at Chase Center?
The Lakers improved to 24-18 this season with a 117-96 win over the Celtics on Thursday. Los Angeles was +6.5 point underdogs but covered the spread with a dominant +21 point victory. The total score of 213 points fell short of the 219-point line.
At home, the Lakers took control early, leading 34-23 after the 1st quarter and 67-48 at halftime. Boston narrowed the gap in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Lakers 20-16, but Los Angeles finished strong, winning the 4th quarter 34-28.
In their win over the Celtics, the Lakers hit 15 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep. Overall, they shot 47.2% from the field. Anthony Davis led the way with 24 points, while Austin Reaves added 23, hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency.
LeBron James contributed 20 points and 14 rebounds. He and Reaves each scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, while Dalton Knecht added 5 of his 13 points in the final period.
The Lakers’ defense was strong against the Celtics, holding them to just 96 points on 38% shooting. They gave up 23 points in the 1st quarter and 25 in the 2nd, but really locked down in the 3rd, allowing only 20 points. The Celtics managed 28 points in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Lakers’ defensive effort.
From beyond the arc, the Celtics hit 14 threes at a 34% clip. The Lakers also sent Boston to the line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws. On the boards, the Lakers grabbed 43 defensive rebounds while allowing 11 offensive boards. They also recorded 4 steals and 3 blocks.
Will the Warriors Defense Show Up at Home?
The Warriors moved to 22-22 on the season with a 131-106 win over the Bulls on Thursday. Playing at home, Golden State was favored by four points and covered the spread with the victory. The total score of 237 points went over the pre-game line of 232.5.
After trailing 33-30 after the 1st quarter, the Warriors went on a 10-0 run to take the lead. They outscored the Bulls 31-16 in the 3rd quarter and finished strong with a 37-26 advantage in the 4th.
The Warriors connected on 25 threes at a 43.9% clip in their win over the Bulls, with Stephen Curry, Quinten Post, and Gui Santos each hitting 5 from deep. Santos was especially efficient, shooting 83.3% from beyond the arc and finishing with 19 points.
Curry led the Warriors with 21 points, while Post added 20, including 11 in the 4th quarter. Andrew Wiggins also contributed 17 points, scoring 9 in the opening period.
Despite a rough start, the Warriors tightened up their defense in the 3rd quarter, allowing just 16 points, which helped them secure a win over the Bulls. Overall, they gave up 106 points on 39% shooting from the field.
Golden State struggled to defend the three, as Chicago hit 16 threes at a 40% clip. The Bulls also went to the line 27 times, making 22 free throws. The Warriors finished with 3 steals and 6 blocks.