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Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers
How To Watch:
Date: Sunday, March 5th
Game Time: 3:30 pm EST
Venue: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA TV: ABC
Record: Lakers (30-34, 11th in the Western Conference), Warriors (34-30, fifth in the Western Conference)
Things To Know:
-Golden State looks to build on their current five game win streak. The Warriors last loss came February 23 in this same arena against Los Angeles. Unlike their last meeting, the Lakers will be without star LeBron James who provided 13 points in 26 minutes.
-The Lakers are an even 15-15 at home this season, while the Warriors have been 6-23 on the road.
-Los Angeles, at home, is 15-15-0 against the spread this season
-Golden State, on the road, is 8-21-0 against the spread this season
Why The Lakers Can Win
Anthony Davis is probable to return from injury (foot) Sunday, according to Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register. Davis is averaging 16.7 points and 9.0 rebounds over the past 10 games for the Lakers, but will need help. In the Lakers 124-111 victory over the Warriors on February 24, Malik Beasley led the team with 25 points.
The Warriors will be without Andrew Wiggins (personal) and Gary Payton II (core muscle injury). Questionable to play is Patrick Baldwin Jr. (ankle). Probable to play is Andre Iguodala (hip) and Stephen Curry (lower leg).
Why The Warriors Can Win
Riding a five game win streak and getting healthy at the right time, the Warriors are expecting the return of star Stephen Curry to the lineup on Sunday. Curry brings with him 29.4 points per game, 6.3 rebounds and 6.4 assists this season in 38 games. The Warriors, this season, are 20-18 with Curry in the line up.
Five games
Five wins
on #WarriorsGround 😤 pic.twitter.com/dnF5jxnsW8— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) March 5, 2023
The Lakers will be without D’Angelo Russell (ankle) and LeBron James (foot).
The Warriors lead the league in going over while on the road, hitting 75.0% (21-7-1) of the time this season. With the return of Curry to the line up. Look for the over to be the play this afternoon in Los Angeles.
Score Prediction: Golden State Warriors- 120, Los Angeles Lakers- 115
Bet: OVER 234.5 (-110)
Spread- Golden State Warriors -5.0 (-110) / Los Angeles Lakers +5.0 (-110) Moneyline- Golden State Warriors -205 / Los Angeles Lakers +170
Total Points- 234.5 – Over 234.5 / Under -110
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