Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors predictions: Who wins ...

1 May 2023

AZCentral.com

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors play on Tuesday in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals NBA Playoffs series.

The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. MST and can be seen on TNT.

Who will win the game?

The Warriors are a 4.5-point favorite over the Lakers, according to Tipico Sportsbook.

Golden State is -190 on the moneyline, while Los Angeles is +160.

The over/under for the game is set at 228.5 points.

Sportsbook Wire: Warriors 119, Lakers 115

It writes: "The 118.9 points per game the Warriors record are only 2.3 more points than the Lakers give up (116.6). Golden State has a 31-19 record against the spread and a 35-15 record overall when putting up more than 116.6 points. Los Angeles is 30-20-1 against the spread and 33-18 overall when allowing fewer than 118.9 points. The Lakers score an average of 117.2 points per game, only 0.1 more points than the 117.1 the Warriors allow to opponents."

It writes: "The Warriors are still alive. They are still defending the crown they won a year ago after winning their first-round series against the Sacramento Kings in seven games. In Game 7 of that series, Stephen Curry exploded for 50 points on 20/38 shooting from the field to show the way for the Warriors to a 120-100 win. That’s also a strong warning from the two-time league MVP to the Lakers. So far in the playoffs, Curry is averaging 33.7 points on 48.8 percent shooting from the field and 37.8 percent from behind the arc. As a team, the Warriors are generating 115.9 points per game in the postseason."

Dimers: Warriors 115, Lakers 110

It writes: "Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Golden State at Chase Center this Tuesday has the Warriors winning 115-110."

FanDuel: Warriors 120, Lakers 112

Larry Rupp writes: "This is a Warriors team that dominates on its home court. Golden State has won 14 of its last 16 games inside the Chase Center and has also won 15 of its last 20 home games against LA. I'm not fading Curry after he showed in Game 7 (50 points) that he remains an elite sharpshooter."

Stat Salt: Warriors will cover in Game 1 vs. Lakers

Paul Biagioli writes: "The Warriors have been excellent all season at home, and will keep the positive momentum rolling here to pick up the Game 1 win. The Lakers' biggest advantage is their size, especially with Davis and LeBron picking up buckets around the rim. Golden State's Kevon Looney is not a big scorer, but he is a very tough center and can defend and rebound with the best of them. Looney is leading the playoffs in rebounding, and Steve Kerr recently called him one of the best centers in the league. Andrew Wiggins brings an elite wing defender back to the Warriors' lineup, and will likely matchup against LeBron. Draymond can be a headache, but also cause headaches for opposing bigs, and he will be a pest to Anthony Davis. Curry is coming off a legendary performance, and will look for a repeat performance in Game 1."

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