Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers 5/8/2023 Predictions, Free Picks and Odds
West Semifinals – Game 4, LAL lead series 2-1
The Golden State Warriors take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday evening. Golden State suffered a crushing 127-97 loss to the Lakers in Game 3, putting them at a 2-1 disadvantage in the series. Despite Stephen Curry’s impressive 23-point performance, the Warriors struggled, shooting only 39.6% from the field and committing 19 turnovers, which cost them dearly. Curry has been the standout player for Golden State during the playoffs, with an average of 30.6 points per game. Kevon Looney leads the team in rebounds with an average of 14.1 per game, and Draymond Green leads in assists with an average of 7.6 per game. Klay Thompson is the second-leading scorer with an average of 21.4 points per game, and the Warriors average 114.7 points per game.
In Game 3, the Warriors started strong with 30 points in the first quarter, but the momentum quickly shifted as the Lakers outscored them 36-18 in the second quarter. Jordan Poole struggled with just five points on two of eight shooting, while Draymond Green faced foul trouble all night and scored just two points. The Warriors will need to regroup and come out strong in Game 4 if they hope to even the series.
- The LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Golden State.
- The total went OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers’ last 6 games with an opponent in the Pacific Division.
- The total remained UNDER in 6 of the LA Lakers’ last 9 games played in May.
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers 5/8/2023 Predictions, Free Picks and Odds
The Lakers have a chance to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series with a win at home on Monday. They dominated Game 3 with a balanced offensive attack, led by Anthony Davis’ 25 points. The Lakers shot over 50% from the field and from beyond the arc, while taking care of the ball and winning the rebounding battle. LeBron James is the leading scorer for the Lakers in the playoffs, averaging 22.1 points per game, followed by Davis with 21.2 points and 13.9 rebounds per game. D’Angelo Russell is the top playmaker with 6.0 assists per game. The Lakers are averaging 113.0 points per game in the postseason.
The Lakers shot 52 percent from the field and 15 of 31 from the 3-point line as they took control of the contest in the second quarter and they just never took their foot off the gas to reclaim the series lead in front of a packed LA crowd.
- The LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Golden State.
- The total went OVER in 5 of the Lakers’ last 6 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division.
- The total remained UNDER in 6 of the LA Lakers’ last 9 games played in May.
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers. The NHL Pick for this contest is the Edmonton Oilers. As the Lakers host Golden State in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series, it’s predicted that Los Angeles will come out on top and cover the spread. The Lakers have a strong record of covering in four of their last five home games and five of their last six games against the Warriors. Anthony Davis has been a pivotal player for the Lakers, leading them in scoring and rebounding during their two victories. With Golden State’s defense struggling, Davis is expected to take advantage of his size and dominate the paint. The predicted final score is 119-114 in favor of the Lakers.
NBA Starting Time: 10:00 PM ET
Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Canada
Date: Monday, May 8, 2023
TV: TNT
NBA Odds/Point Spread: Los Angeles Lakers -3
NBA Totals: 227.5
