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Warriors vs. Lakers Predictions, Odds

VegasInsider Staff Sports Betting Expert

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Jan. 18, 2021

By Kevin Rogers

VegasInsider.com

Warriors vs. Lakers Betting Resources

Matchup: Western Conference
Expert Picks: Vegas Insiders
Venue: STAPLES Center
Location: Los Angeles, California
Date: Monday, Jan. 18, 2021
Time: 10:35 p.m. ET
TV: TNT
Bet: BetMGM | BetRivers | FanDuel | PointsBet | All

Betting Odds - Warriors vs. Lakers

Line Movements

Subject to Change

Spread: Lakers -9
Money-Line: Los Angeles -400, Golden State +330
Total: 226.5

After a three-game ATS slide in early January, the Lakers have covered four consecutive games. Los Angeles is favored for the 15th straight game, as the Lakers own a 4-3 ATS mark as a favorite of eight points or more.

The Warriors have compiled a 4-5 ATS record as an underdog this season, as Golden State was blown out at Milwaukee on Christmas Day in its largest 'dog spot at +9.5 in a 138-99 drubbing.

Golden State's offense hasn't been clicking lately and that's led to a 5-0 'under' streak entering Monday. (AP)

Warriors vs. Lakers Current Form-Last Game

Golden State dropped its second straight contest on Thursday in a 114-104 setback at Denver as 4.5-point underdogs. The Warriors fell behind by 13 points after the first quarter and never could get over the hump in spite of 35 points from Stephen Curry.

Rookie James Wiseman scored 18 points, while Andrew Wiggins put up 16 points as Golden State is 2-3 SU and 1-4 ATS on the road.

The Lakers picked up their fifth consecutive victory in a 112-95 blowout of the Pelicans as 8.5-point favorites. Los Angeles overcame a 14-point deficit in the win as the Lakers outscored New Orleans, 55-37 in the second half.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 38 points, while the Lakers knocked down 15 three-pointers to improve to 4-3 at Staples Center this season.

Warriors vs. Lakers Head-to-Head

Feb. 27, 2020 - Lakers 116 at Warriors 86, L.A. -10.5, Under 220
Feb. 8, 2020 - Lakers 125 at Warriors 120, L.A. -14, Over 224.5
Nov. 13, 2019 - Lakers 120 vs. Warriors 94, L.A. -8.5, Under 219

The Lakers pulled off the season sweep of the Warriors last season, even though Curry didn't suit up for a single matchup due to a broken hand sustained in November 2019.

Los Angeles routed Golden State in the only meeting at Staples Center, 120-94. Davis missed the game due to injury, but James led the way with 23 points and 12 assists.

(SU-Straight Up, ATS - Against the Spread, OU - Over-Under)

Golden State Warriors Betting Outlook

Inside the Stats (2020-2021)

Overall: 6-6 SU, 5-7 ATS, 4-8 O/U
Road: 2-3 SU, 1-4 ATS, 2-5 O/U

The Warriors started the season with four consecutive road contests, losing at Brooklyn and Milwaukee before knocking off Chicago and Detroit.

Draymond Green returned to the Warriors' lineup on January 1, as Golden State is 4-4 SU/ATS in those games.

Golden State is riding a five-game 'under' streak, while scoring 106 points or fewer in four of those contests.

Los Angeles Lakers Betting Outlook

Inside the Stats (2020-2021)

Overall: 11-3 SU, 8-6 ATS, 5-9 O/U
Home: 4-3 SU, 3-4 ATS, 4-3 O/U

The Lakers began the season at 2-2, including home losses to the Clippers and Blazers. Los Angeles is on a roll ever since by winning nine of 10 games, with the lone loss coming at home to San Antonio on January 7.

Amazingly, L.A. picked up its first cover at Staples Center since blowing out Minnesota, 127-91 on December 27 as 10.5-point favorites. Since posting consecutive 'overs' to start season, the Lakers are riding a 4-1 'under' run at home.

Key Injuries

Golden State Warriors

None

Los Angeles Lakers

SF LeBron James: Ankle - Probable
PF Anthony Davis: Back - Probable
SF Jared Dudley: Calf - Out
PF Kostas Antetkounmpo: Knee - Out