The LA Lakers look to rebound from a rare home loss tonight when they get set to host the Golden State Warriors, who’ve lost six of their last ten games. The LA Lakers (53-14) play host to the Golden State Warriors (24-43) for some slammin NBA action. The Lakers lead the Warriors 4-1 SU. NBA oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Lakers as whopping -13 point home favs over the Warriors with the over/under set at 231 points. Get your LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Free NBA Picks in now at Sportsbook.com
The Warriors recently beat the Clippers 127-120 at home. Their top producers on the night were Monta Ellis with 25pts, while Kelenna Azubuike added 16pts 9 rebounds and their other three starters added a combined 21pts. The Warriors allow a league-worst 112.3ppg and they haven't had much success stopping anybody this season, they gave up a NBA season-high 154 points to Phoenix in a 24-point loss. The Warriors are 6-27 SU on the road where they average 102.4 ppg and give up an average 112.2 ppg. They are 1-4 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 104.4 ppg and given up an average 111.4 ppg. The Warriors beat the Clippers without two of their top scorers. Stephen Jackson was suspended for one game for accruing 16 technical fouls over the course of the season, and he should return tonight. Jamal Crawford, who's topped 20 points in all three games against Los Angeles this season, will sit for a second straight game as Nelson gives more minutes to second-year guard Marco Belinelli.
The Lakers recently lost to the 76ers 93-94 at home. Their top scorers were Pau Gasol with 29pts, while Kobe Bryant had a low 11pts; Trevor Ariza added 16pts and Lamar Odom had 14pts 11 rebounds. The Lakers are 30-5 SU at home where they average 108.5 ppg and give up an average 98.6 ppg. They are 4-1 SU in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 108.2 ppg and given up an average 95.8 ppg. The Lakers haven't lost consecutive home games since a three-game skid from March 23-28 last season, and a visit from the Warriors would seem to be a good opportunity to make sure that doesn't happen. Los Angeles has averaged 124.3 points in winning all three meetings with Golden State this season, and it's won 13 of 15 overall in the series and 10 of 11 at Staples Center. Finding a way to stop Pau Gasol, who's scored at least 20 in his last four games, has been the Warriors' biggest problem. Gasol has averaged 23.3 points and 13.3 rebounds against Golden State, including a 33-point, 18-rebound effort in a 114-106 comeback win in Oakland on Jan. 7.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Los Angeles.
- Over is 19-7 in the last 26 meetings.
- Warriors are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
- Road team is 11-4 ATS in the last 15 meetings.
- Lakers are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
- Lakers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite.
LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Free NBA Picks
When: Thurs, Mar 19, 2009 10:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Warriors +13
Point-Spreads.com LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Free NBA Picks
The Bottom Line: The Lakers will win, but by 13pts is a little much after they’ve had two recently close calls at home. Go Warriors! Get your LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Free NBA Picks in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
