Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers Preview
The Golden State Warriors (44-31) and Los Angeles Lakers (46-29) are all set to square off from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
The Warriors continue to play good basketball with the combination of Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler. Curry was playing out of his mind in their win over the Grizzlies on Tuesday. He finished with 52 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists.
The Warriors are currently 21-17 on the road with a point differential of 3, while the Lakers have a 8-2 record in their last ten games at home.
We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game details & how to watch Warriors vs. Lakers live today
- Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM EST
- Site: Crypto.com Arena
- City: Los Angeles, CA
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Game odds for Warriors vs. Lakers
The latest odds as of Thursday:
- Odds: Warriors (+105), Lakers (-125)
- Spread: Lakers -1.5
- Over/Under: 230 points
That gives the Warriors an implied team point total of 114.63, and the Lakers 115.42.
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Expert picks & predictions for Thursday's Warriors vs. Lakers game
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Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is leaning towards Lakers -1.5…
Thomas: “While both teams are rolling right now, I think there is a bit of value with the Lakers tonight. Despite the Warriors beating the Grizzlies, I wasn’t left impressed with that game. Had it not been for Curry, that team would’ve likely lost by double digits.
The Lakers, with the addition of Luka Doncic, have been a team that has maximized the potential of the other role players. Doncic is such a great facilitator. He makes the other players around him.
With the Lakers being 29-9 at home, and the best home record in the Western Conference, it’s hard to imagine they lose this game tonight.”
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