by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Feb 05, 2025
Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Thursday, February 6, 2025
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: TNT, MAX
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Warriors +7, Lakers -7; Over/Under: 221 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Warriors +7, Lakers -7; Over/Under: 221 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Warriors +7, Lakers -7; Over/Under: 221 points
Season Record
Golden State Warriors: 25-24 (5th place, Pacific Division)
Los Angeles Lakers: 29-19 (1st place, Pacific Division)
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Golden State Warriors: 6-4 last 10
Los Angeles Lakers: 8-2 last 10
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview and Analysis
The Warriors are entering this game with a 25-24 record overall this season and they are 10-11 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Orlando Magic, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Utah Jazz still to be played on Wednesday night. In their game against the Magic, Andrew Wiggins led the team in points in that game with 25 while Stephen Curry was next on the team with 24 points. Kevon Looney led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Kevon Looney led the team in rebounds with 16. They were 43% from the field, 30.8% from 3-point range, and 70.6% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 111.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.4 PPG against them. The Warriors have an ATS record of 24-24-1 this season and their O/U record is 23-26.
The Lakers are entering this game with a 29-19 record overall this season and they are 16-6 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Washington Wizards, the New York Knicks, and the Los Angeles Clippers. LeBron James led the team in points in that game with 26 while Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves each were next on the team with 20 points. LeBron James and Austin Reaves each led the team in assists in that game with 9 while LeBron James led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 55.6% from the field, 48.6% from 3-point range, and 60.9% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112 PPG against them. The Lakers have an ATS record of 25-22-1 this season and their O/U record is 23-25.
Warriors vs Lakers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Lakers listed as a 7 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Lakers have looked really good in their games this season with their 29-19 record overall which has them in the top half of the West. They are in a playoff spot at the moment and they have looked great on their home court this year with their 16-6 home record. Meanwhile, the Warriors haven't looked great in their games this season with their 25-24 record overall which has them in the bottom half of the West. They are holding down the last spot in the West for the play-in tournament, but they have also looked terrible in their road games this season with their 10-11 road record. They have looked better lately as they are 6-4 in their last 10 games and coming off a win over the Magic in their last one, but they are also in a bad situation here since they are playing on a back-to-back with a game against the Jazz on Wednesday still. That game is in Utah too so they will have to travel, and the Lakers have been really hot lately. The Lakers are 8-2 in their last 10 games as they have been climbing up the standings in the West and they have a ton of momentum on their side with 3 wins in a row now. They don't have Anthony Davis anymore and won't have Luka Doncic ready for this game, but it didn't matter against the Clippers the other night. LeBron was able to carry the load against the Clippers and he will do the same in this game to keep the team hot, knowing he is getting a lot of help coming very soon. The best way to place a bet here is on the Lakers to cover the spread in this game.
Warriors Lakers Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Thursday, February 6, 2025 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Lakers 117 Warriors 104.
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NBA Betting Trends
Golden State Warriors: 9-4 ATS as a road underdog. 9-5 ATS on the road when playing against a team with a winning record. 22-15 1H UNDER revenging a home loss vs opponent. 24-17 1H UNDER when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 70%).
Los Angeles Lakers: 5-13 ATS after successfully covering the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 16-35 ATS off a road win. 9-18 ATS off an upset win as a road underdog. 38-27 UNDER when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%).
Key Injuries
Golden State Warriors: D. Green (PF) Day To Day - Calf. A. Wiggins (SF) Day To Day - Hip. M. Moody (SG) Day To Day - Back. J. Kuminga (PF) Out - Ankle.
Los Angeles Lakers: C. Reddish (SF) Day To Day - Personal. M. Kleber (PF) Out - Foot. L. Dončić (PG) Day To Day - Calf. C. Wood (PF) Out - Knee.
Notable Quotes
“I snap every handful of games. I f--king lose my mind, and I go crazy in the locker room. Nobody out here sees it, but I’ve smashed a clipboard and I’ve slammed my fist against the wall. Whatever it is, it pisses me off. But same thing for Steph [Curry] or Draymond [Green]. We hate losing. We’re not used to it.” - Steve Kerr after his team’s win against the Magic in their game on Monday.
"We have to be great with our shifts. We have to be a team defense." - JJ Redick after his team’s win against the LA Clippers in their game on Tuesday.
Starting Lineups
Golden State Warriors
PG Stephen Curry
SG Buddy Hield
SF Andrew Wiggins
PF Draymond Green
C Quinten Post
Los Angeles Lakers
PG Austin Reaves
SG Gabe Vincent
SF Rui Hachimura
PF LeBron James
C Jaxson Hayes
Statistical Leaders
Golden State Warriors
PPG: S. Curry (22.1)
APG: S. Curry (6.2)
Reb/G: K. Looney (6.9)
Los Angeles Lakers
PPG: L. Dončić (28.1)
APG: L. James (9.1)
Reb/G: L. Dončić (8.3)
Coaches:
Golden State Warriors: Steve Kerr (11th season)
Los Angeles Lakers: JJ Redick (1st season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
