Lakers vs. Warriors Picks & Best Bets 25th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Golden State Warriors will meet the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action on Wednesday at Chase Center, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Warriors will be led by Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins and Jonathan Kuminga, while the Lakers are headlined by Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Austin Reaves.
We conducted 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to determine the best Lakers vs. Warriors bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Warriors will likely beat the Lakers with a projected final score of 112-107.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we continually source the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Lakers vs. Warriors Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Lakers vs. Warriors picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to generate NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Lakers vs. Warriors Game Information
- Game Date: Wednesday, December 25th, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Chase Center
- Spread: Lakers +4.5 / Warriors -4.5
- Moneyline: Lakers +140 / Warriors -164
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 219.5 Points (-110/-110)
Warriors -4.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Warriors have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Lakers have a probability of 49%.
- BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at -105.
Total Points Over 219.5 @ -110 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 219.5 at FanDuel Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis suggests a slightly higher chance that the total will go over 219.5 points.
Lakers vs. Warriors Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Los Angeles Lakers at +140 via BetMGM, whilst the Golden State Warriors are available at -164 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Warriors are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 64% chance of coming out on top.
Additionally, the Warriors present the best betting value, with the odds of -164 available at FanDuel Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 2.3%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Lakers vs. Warriors
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Wednesday's Lakers vs. Warriors game.
LA Lakers Lakers Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 30 | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| LeBron James | 24 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| Austin Reaves | 17 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Rui Hachimura | 16 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Max Christie | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Rui Hachimura Over 11.5 Points Scored (+104)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rui Hachimura Over 11.5 Points Scored | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +104 |
- Our top prop bet for the Lakers is on Rui Hachimura to score over 11.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 16 points, giving us an edge of 9.7% on the +104 odds offered by FanDuel.
Golden State Warriors Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | 25 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Andrew Wiggins | 19 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | 17 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Dennis Schroder | 15 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
Draymond Green Over 5.5 Assists (+110)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draymond Green Over 5.5 Assists | BetMGM | Get Offer | +110 |
- Our best prop bet for the Warriors is on Draymond Green to record over 5.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 8 assists, giving us an edge of 14.1% on the +110 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Lakers vs. Warriors Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Lakers vs. Warriors trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Anthony Davis Over 3.5 Total Assists
Anthony Davis has recorded more than 3.5 assists in 9 of his last 13 appearances (69% success rate). You can put money on him to go over 3.5 assists again at odds of +120 (45% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Max Christie Over 6.5 Points Scored
Max Christie has scored more than 6.5 points in 9 of his last 12 games (75%). You can place a bet on him to score 7+ points again at odds of -108 (52%), available at FanDuel.
Andrew Wiggins Over 15.5 Points Scored
Andrew Wiggins has scored more than 15.5 points in 11 of his last 15 games (73%). You can bet on him to record over 15.5 points again at odds of -122 (55%), again available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Draymond Green of the Warriors to record over 5.5 assists, with a projection of 8 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Warriors -4.5 to cover.
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