Tonight is the night for the Golden State Warriors as they attempt to set the record for most wins to start a season—16. It doesn’t appear as if they’ll have much of a challenge as they’ll face the laughingstock of the Western Conference, the two-win Los Angeles Lakers.
The spread opened at -17 for the home team Warriors, tying the mark for the biggest spread to date in the current NBA season. The Warriors have won seven of their last 10 vs the Lakers, while also going 7-3 ATS during that span. The huge spread might scare some off, but maybe it shouldn’t as four of the seven wins over the Lakers were absolute blowouts, beating them by 21, 23, 19 and 31.
The Lakers have also been a bad bet this season as they’ve gone just 4-9 ATS. The good news for the Lakers is that Kobe Bryant is expected to be in the lineup tonight. His 16.3 points per game average this season is his lowest since his second season in the league. He does, however, have a history of lighting up the Warriors, as he’s averaged 27.9 points against them in 64 career games.
OVER/UNDER bettors take note—the O/U is 7-3 in the last ten games between these teams including five of the past six when the teams play in Golden State.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Los Angeles Lakers betting line opened this morning as 17-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 213 at Sportsbook and other betting odds shops.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 116-94 win for the Warriors on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Los Angeles Lakers will look to vanquish their hosts on Tuesday, as they are 4-9 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Golden State Warriors are 9-5-1 ATS. Los Angeles is 4-9 against the points scored total betting line, while Golden State is 7-8 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Golden State vs Los Angeles injuries news.
The Odds Shark betting Power Rankings have the Golden State Warriors at No. 1 and the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 28 heading into this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Los Angeles Lakers rank No. 20 in the league with 43.69 per game. That compares with Golden State's No. 9 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Golden State is the NBA's No. 1-ranked team at 12.47 per game, while the Los Angeles Lakers rate No. 15 with 8.31 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Los Angeles suffered a 107-93 loss against Portland on Sunday, getting 19 points from Jordan Clarkson in a losing effort at STAPLES Center.
Klay Thompson scored 21 points leading the Warriors to a 118-105 victory over Denver at Pepsi Center on Sunday.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Portland, Saturday, November 28th
Golden State at Phoenix, Friday, November 27th