This series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors is tied 1-1 as we move into Game 3 on Saturday, May 6. Tip-off from LA is scheduled for 8:30 pm ET while airing on ABC. The Lakers enter as 3.5-point favorites with the total set at 227. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Lakers vs. Warriors predictions, odds, and picks below.
Lakers vs. Warriors Odds
- Spread: Lakers -3.5
- Total: 227
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Game Info
- Date: Saturday, May 6
- Time: 8:30 pm ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA
- TV: ABC
Lakers Betting Trends
- Lakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
- Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
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Warriors Betting Trends
- Warriors are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Over is 4-1 in Warriors last 5 games following a ATS win.
Lakers vs. Warriors Predictions
The Warriors bounced back for a runaway win in Game 2 to even the series. However, Golden State’s road woes this season have been well-documented. The Warriors have gone 13-31 against the spread (29.5%) away from home this season. They are even worse as a road underdog, going 6-15 ATS for a 28.6% cover rate.
However, we are playing a different angle in this one. This is a crucial game in this series, and both teams should turn up the defensive pressure as a result. The Lakers are 19-26 (42.2%) to the over at home this season. Both teams rank top ten in opponent effective field goal percentage, and the Lakers are ninth in overall defensive efficiency. Los Angeles is 3-1 to the under in the postseason at home, which includes the play-in game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Expect the Lakers do to everything in their power to knock Golden State off its game while limiting transition opportunities. On top of that, there’s a chance at least one of these teams has a below-average shooting night. That, plus an expected increase in defensive pressure, makes the under an appealing wager.
The Pick: Under 227 | -110 at PointsBet
