- The Warriors are 4.5-point favorites on Christmas Day.
- The Lakers-Warriors over/under is 230.5.
- Tipoff is 8 p.m. ET in Chase Center on ESPN.
The main event of the NBA’s Christmas Day slate will be a showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors at 8 p.m. on Wednesday in Chase Center.
The Lakers are looking for their first victory on Christmas Day since 2020. Since LeBron James joined the team, they have posted a 2-4 record on this holiday. The Warriors are 4.5-point favorites at home, with an over/under of 230.5.
Here is a look at the latest Lakers vs. Warriors NBA odds and my best bet for Christmas Day:
Lakers vs. Warriors Odds, Dec. 25
- Point spread: Warriors -4.5
- Moneyline: Lakers +155/Warriors -190
- Total: 230.5
Lakers vs. Warriors Prediction – Friday, Dec. 25
Based on the latest NBA betting lines, my favorite Lakers vs. Warriors prediction is taking the points with Los Angeles (+4.5) because these two teams have been trending in opposite directions in recent weeks.
The Lakers have looked like a completely different team in the last few weeks. They have won three in a row and four of the previous five. Los Angeles has led the league in defensive rating since Dec. 8 after being one of the worst defensive teams earlier this year.
Due to the NBA Cup schedule, LeBron James took a week off and only missed two games. He’s had much more activity on both ends of the floor since returning to action.
The Warriors, meanwhile, have cooled off since their hot start. They have been 3-9 since Nov. 23. Stephen Curry scored two points against the Grizzlies on Thursday.
This spread gives too much respect to full-season numbers when these two teams have been entirely different these last few weeks.
Prediction: Lakers +4.5 (-110)
Lakers’ Record on Christmas Day
The Lakers have played 50 games on Christmas Day, posting a 24-26 overall record.
They have dropped three holiday games in a row, losing to the Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, and Brooklyn Nets over the last three years.
Warriors’ Record on Christmas Day
The Warriors are 15-18 in 33 all-time matchups on Christmas Day, including a 10-5 clip at home.
Golden State has won two of its last three games on Dec. 25.
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