The Los Angeles Lakers are a great NBA betting example of the new postseason trends. The Lakers came to the 2023 NBA Playoffs out of the play-in round. And then they took out the 2-seed Memphis Grizzles in six games for a first-round upset. Once upon a time, a high seed like Memphis was virtually guaranteed a free pass to the second round. But those days are over. Over the past three years, the NBA Playoffs have become increasingly unpredictable. Now the Lakers advance to the second round to face the Golden State Warriors.
2023 NBA Playoffs Second Round Series Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers
| Date and Time: | Thursday, May 4, 2023, 9 P.M. ET. |
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| Location: | Chase Center, San Francisco, CA. |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Lakers | +5½ (-110) | 227½ (-110) | +185 |  |
| Warriors | -5½ (-110) | 227½ (-110) | -225 | |
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Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers Series Schedule
- Game 1: Tuesday, May 2 at 10 p.m. ET, TNT
- Game 2: Thursday, May 4 at 9 p.m. ET, ESPN
- Game 3: Saturday, May 6 at 8:30 p.m., ABC
- Game 4: Monday, May 8 at 10 p.m., TNT
- Game 5: Wednesday, May 10, TBD, TNT (if necessary)
- Game 6: Friday, May 12, TBD, ESPN (if necessary)
- Game 7: Sunday, May 14, TBD, TBD (if necessary)
Golden State Warriors Team Overview
The Golden State Warriors finished 44-38 straight up, 39-41-2 against the spread, and 44-34-4 over/under the total. Late on, Golden State has covered three out of their last five games. While the Warriors have gone under the NBA betting total in four of its previous six matchups. Concurrently, Golden State finished 6th in the Western Conference playoff standings. In the Western Conference playoff race, Golden State was nine games behind the Denver Nuggets.
Golden State has offshore betting metrics of 2nd for scoring offense, 12th for field goal percentage, 2nd for 3-point field goal percentage, 9th for free throw percentage, and 8th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Warriors have NBA metrics of 21st for scoring defense, 9th for field goal percentage permitted, 18th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 15th for defensive rebounding.
Last round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, Golden State defeated Sacramento 4-3 in their best-of-seven series.
First among Golden State scorers is Stephen Curry, with 33.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game. Klay Thompson adds 20.6 points per contest. And then Andrew Wiggins brings 18.1 points and 5.9 rebounds per contest.
Los Angeles Lakers Team Overview
The Los Angeles Lakers are 43-39 straight up, 40-41-1 against the spread, and 43-38-1 over/under the total. Late on, Los Angeles has covered one out of their last four games. At the same time, the Lakers have gone over the total in nine of its previous ten matchups. Concurrently, Los Angeles is 7th in the Western Conference playoff standings. In the Western Conference playoff race, Los Angeles is ten games behind the Denver Nuggets.
Los Angeles has NBA metrics of 6th for scoring offense, 10th for field goal percentage, 25th for 3-point field goal percentage, 20th for free throw percentage, and 6th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the Lakers have NBA metrics of 20th for scoring defense, 10th for field goal percentage permitted, 2nd for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 25th for defensive rebounding.
Last round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, Los Angeles defeated Memphis 4-2 in their best-of-seven series.
First among Laker scorers is LeBron James, with 22.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game. Anthony Davis averages 20.8 points and 13.7 rebounds per contest.
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers SBG Free Pick
In this situation, the Warriors are the proven champion.
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers SBG Best Bet: Golden State Warriors.