Warriors Seeking Revenge Against Lakers
Lakers vs Warriors NBA Odds
The Golden State Warriors lost 145-144 in overtime against the Los Angeles Lakers in their first meeting.
As Lakers vs Warriors NBA odds suggest, it will be another close Western Conference clash at Chase Center on Thursday, as NBA action tips off following the All Star break.
The Warriors and Lakers have won four of their last five NBA games, so it doesn’t get much bigger than this.
Lakers vs Warriors 
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Location: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
Streaming: TNT
Contenders or Pretenders?
The Lakers are 30-26 in the NBA West Conference standings, which puts them fourth in the Pacific standings.
The only NBA team behind them are the Warriors, but despite a less than impressive record, bettors have shown confidence with LeBron James and his men.
The Lakes are 26-30 against the spread, which falls to 12-16 on the road. That’s a concern, but after beating the likes of the Pelicans and Jazz recently, they have momentum on their side.
Lakers vs Warriors NBA odds have the Lakers at +4.5 against the Warriors, which is largely due to playing on the road. They are 11-17 straight up on the road, which leaves little to be desired.
Questions are being asked about the title credentials of the Lakers, who go through winning spurts. Consistency is needed to make the NBA playoffs, but a win over the Warriors could propel their confidence to new levels.
We wouldn’t be surprised to see money come for the Lakers with NBA odds.
Warriors Kicking Into Gear
After posting four wins from their last five, including wins over the Jazz and Suns, the Warriors are starting to live up to their potential.
Steph Curry is firing on all cylinders, and it’s good to see Klay Thompson improving with every game. He’s a crucial part of their success, so if his confidence levels rise, the Warriors could march their way to another NBA title.
They have been a good bet at 27-24-2 ATS, mostly because the sportsbook isn’t giving them as much respect as they used to get.
However, the Warriors -4.5 line is about right, and it will take a good performance to beat the Lakers by at least five points.
We love rivalry games, and after they were beaten in a close game in the first meeting last month, they are looking to exact their revenge. Losing at home to the Lakers isn’t fun for Golden State fans, so they’ll be loud.
Lakers vs Warriors NBA odds are giving the Warriors respect, and based on their recent form, it’s deserved.
Warriors to Send Statement
We feel as though the Warriors need a statement win, to signal that they’re back in title contention.
A big win over the Lakers could get that done, and our NBA picks have the Warriors covering the spread in a game they could lead from the outset.
The current total is 241.5, which is on the higher side. However, the Warriors come off a 140-point effort against Utah, and the Lakers scored 138 points against Utah in their most recent game.
Bettors should expect a high scoring contest, where defense plays second fiddle to the elite scoring from Curry, Thompson, James, and Anthony Davis.
There is also value in taking the Warriors wire-to-wire. They should come out firing, and the odds are worth snapping up.
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