Golden State Warriors vs. LA Lakers Pick – February 6, 2025
The Golden State Warriors look to get their first win of the season over the Los Angeles Lakers in their third meeting coming up on Thursday, February 6 at 10:00 PM ET at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.The Lakers are favored with a moneyline at -260 at MyBookie.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Warriors have been hovering around .500 over their last 10 games and need to find consistency. Their last five games have shown some positives, such as wins over the Oklahoma City Thunder and Orlando Magic.
Their offense thrives with Steph Curry, who leads the team with 22.1 points and 6.2 assists. Kevon Looney has been pivotal in getting rebounds, leading with 6.9 while also contributing 5.2 points per game.
Speaking of offense, the Warriors rank 20th in averaging 111.2 points per game. Their defense has been giving up 111.4 points each matchup, ranking eighth. This margin is razor thin, as they cannot afford to have a bad offensive performance.
The Warriors rank 20th in offensive efficiency per 100 possessions. On defense at the same rate, they rank ninth. Their pace of play ranks a little below league average at 17th.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
The Lakers have gone 8-2 over their last 10 games, posting an excellent record while they wait for Luka Doncic to join the team for his first game. Doncic is currently estimated to play later this week, but is listed as a game time decision here.
It will be interesting to see how Doncic fits into this system. For now, LeBron James is leading the team across the board with 24.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 9.1 assists. He is currently ranked fourth in the league for assists, which shows how crucial he is to the offense.
Their offense ranks 17th in scoring for averaging 112.4 points per game. On defense, they rank 11th in allowing their opponents to average 112.0 points per game. This does not offer much room for error, so they must take advantage of each scoring opportunity.
The Lakers’ efficiency on offense per 100 possessions ranks 11th, while their defense per 100 possessions ranks 18th. If they can lock down on the defensive end, this would greatly benefit their chances at winning.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
MyBookie has you set for the best Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers betting odds, favoring the Lakers by a moderate amount. Since the Warriors just traded for Jimmy Butler, a few players such as Andrew Wiggins will likely not be suiting up since he was part of the deal.
Current matchup predictions suggest the Lakers have a 71.4 percent chance of winning. However, one betting play to make here would be for both teams together to hit the over on the final score combined at 221.5.
Final Pick: Over 221.5 (-115)
