Lakers vs Warriors Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 25

  • The Warriors are -4.5 favorites vs. the Lakers
  • Total (Over/Under): 221.5 points
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The Los Angeles Lakers visit Chase Center to take on the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in San Francisco, CA.

The Warriors are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Lakers vs Warriors Over/Under is 220.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 13-16 against the spread, while the Warriors are 16-12 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Warriors Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers+4.5 -110O 220.5 -115+145
Golden State Warriors -4.5 -110U 220.5 -105-175

Warriors vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Warriors will win Wednesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Lakers and Warriors.

Warriors vs Lakers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 62.2% confidence.


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 41 of their last 68 games (+19.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 48 of their last 78 games (+19.30 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 36 games (+11.88 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in their last 9 away games (+9.00 Units / 88% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 14 games (+8.70 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The Golden State Warriors have covered the 3Q Spread in 48 of their last 79 games (+16.68 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Golden State Warriors have hit the Game Total Under in 42 of their last 68 games (+13.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Golden State Warriors have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 18 of their last 26 games at home (+9.90 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Golden State Warriors have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 40 games (+9.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Golden State Warriors have covered the Spread in 42 of their last 74 games (+7.80 Units / 10% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 13-16 (-4.6 Units / -14.42% ROI).

  • 16-13 against the Moneyline (-0.75 Units / -1.35% ROI)
  • 12-17 against the Over for game total points (-6.7 Units / -21% ROI)
  • 17-12 against the Under for game total points (+3.8 Units / 11.91% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Warriors have gone 16-12 (+2.7 Units / 8.74% ROI).

  • 15-13 against the Moneyline (-7.15 Units / -12.33% ROI)
  • 12-16 against the Over for game total points (-5.6 Units / -18.18% ROI)
  • 16-12 against the Under for game total points (+2.8 Units / 9.09% ROI)
  • The Golden State Warriors have only hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 39 games at home (-27.55 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Golden State Warriors have only hit the Game Total Over in 26 of their last 68 games (-20.20 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Golden State Warriors have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 65 games (-19.10 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Golden State Warriors have only covered the 2Q Spread in 33 of their last 81 games (-17.75 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Golden State Warriors have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 77 games (-17.25 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 34 of their last 87 games (-22.92 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 84 games (-20.03 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 75 games (-17.35 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 31 of their last 75 games (-16.75 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 71 games (-15.97 Units / -20% ROI)

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Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Golden State Warriors

The Lakers are 9-4 (.692) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .526

The Lakers are 13-9 (.591) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .495

The Lakers are 19-11 (.633) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .564

The Lakers were 14-4 (.778) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .646

Golden State Warriors: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

The Warriors are undefeated (7-0) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

The Warriors are winless (0-15) when shooting 40% or worse from the field since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .109

The Warriors are 28-17 (.622) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Warriors are 4-2 (.667) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .526

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 4.7 second chance points per game (384 points/82 games) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers averaged 10.5 second chance points per game (860 points/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

The Lakers averaged 30.1 points in the paint per game (2,470 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.4

The Lakers have averaged 10.4 second chance points per game (570 points/55 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

Golden State Warriors Offensive Stats & Trends

The Warriors are shooting 70% from the free throw line (415/589) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 78%

The Warriors made 14.8 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Warriors have an eFG% of 47% in close and late situations this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Warriors are shooting 41% (156/381) in close and late situations this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,047 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (4,046 rebounds/111 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Lakers have averaged 34.4 defensive rebounds per game (999 rebounds/29 games) this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.5

The Lakers have averaged 7.0 steals per game (1,320 steals/188 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Golden State Warriors Defensive Stats & Trends

The Warriors averaged 4.6 blocks per game (377 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Warriors have averaged 4.8 blocks per game (525 blocks/110 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Warriors have averaged 7.1 steals per game (385 steals/54 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.7

The Warriors have averaged 36.9 defensive rebounds per game (6,899 rebounds/187 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3


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