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Free NBA betting picks, odds, and predictions for the Lakers vs. Warriors on 5/8/2023. Our best bets and top NBA picks for money lines, over/unders, and more.
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers, another article in our weekly series of free NBA betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NBA betting breakdown article is for Monday, May 8th.
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Today's Betting Overview - Warriors @ Lakers
The Warriors take on the Lakers on Monday, May 8th at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: Golden State Warriors (44-38) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (43-39)
- Date: Monday, May 8th
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
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Warriors & Lakers Key Injuries
Warriors
- Andre Iguodala (Out) Wrist
- Patrick Baldwin Jr. (Out) Toe
- Ryan Rollins (Out) Foot
Lakers
- Anthony Davis (Probable) Foot
- LeBron James (Probable) Foot
- Mo Bamba (Questionable) Ankle
Golden State Warriors - NBA Betting Analysis
In Golden State's most recent game, Stephen Curry led the team in scoring with 23 points, but the Warriors fell to the Lakers by a score of 127-97 to the Lakers. Going into the game, oddsmakers had Golden State as the 3.0-point underdog, resulting in an ATS loss for the team.
Now, the Warriors' overall record sits at 44-38, placing them 6th in the Western Conference. The team's current record at home is 33-8 and 11-30 on the road. Golden State's record against the spread is below .500 at 43-48.
The Warriors come into today's matchup as one of the top-scoring teams in the league at 118.9 points per game (3rd). However, their production has slowed down of late, averaging just 111 points per game over their last five contests. A key to the team's offensive success is their ability to push the pace while not sacrificing efficiency. This year, the Warriors are 5th in possessions per game, while also hitting 38.5% of their three-point field goal attempts. Currently, Golden State's overall effective field goal percentage of 57.1% is 4th in the NBA.
Defensively, the Warriors have allowed opponents to shoot 43.9% from the field and are giving up 105.5 points per game which is 105.5 in the NBA. Opponents have knocked down 33.9% of their looks from deep against Golden State. Generating turnovers has also been a weakness for the unit, averaging only 15.7 per game, placing them 1st in the league. On the boards, the Warriors rank 13th in defensive rebounds per contest.
Los Angeles Lakers - NBA Betting Analysis
The Lakers enter today's game looking to build some momentum after a 127-97 win over the Warriors. Anthony Davis and his 25 led the way for the Lakers. Not only did Los Angeles win the game, but they also covered the spread as 3.0-point favorites.
With the win, the team has moved to 43-39, placing them 7th in the Western Conference. So far this season, they have gone 23-18 at home and 20-21 on the road. This season, Los Angeles' ATS record sits at 46-43.
With an average of 117.2 points per game, the Lakers are ranked 9th in the NBA in scoring. Despite this, their recent performance has been below average, scoring just 113 points per game in their last five contests. Los Angeles has utilized their pace effectively this season, with an average of 101.7 possessions per game, which ranks 5th in the league. Their fast-paced style has offset their three-point field goal percentage of 34.6% (35th). The Lakers are 3rd in the NBA for free-throw attempts and have a shooting percentage of 77.5%.
The Lakers have struggled this season due to poor defensive rebounding and a lack of forced turnovers, ranking 13th and 25th respectively. They are allowing an average of 105.5 points per game, putting them 21st in the league. Opponents have connected on 33.9% of their three-pointers and 43.9% of their field goal attempts when facing Los Angeles.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - Warriors vs. Lakers
The Lakers currently have a leg up in this year's season series against the Warriors. Across seven games, the Lakers have a record of 5-2. In the last head-to-head matchup, the Lakers were favored by 3.0 points. Even though they won straight up by a score of 127-97, they did not cover the spread. The combined 224 points failed to exceed the over/under line of 229.0.
In the Warriors' previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight-up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 against the spread. Across their last three road games, they are 2-1 ATS and 2-1 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 5-5 with an average of 226 points per contest.
Across Los Angeles' last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight-up. As the favorite, the Lakers are 3-0 straight up on an average scoring differential of -13 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 3-0. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 227 points per game and an over/under mark of 4-6.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: GS +3
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 227.5
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