The L.A. Lakers need a big win over the Golden State Warriors if they want to take the top of the Western Playoff race from the N.O. Hornets. The Warriors have won the last two meetings, one at home and one on the road. Oddsmaker at SBG Global.com has the Lakers as 2-point favs over the Warriors with the over/under set at 232. Get your NBA Pick in now.
The Lakers lost 111-115 to the Warriors yesterday after they finished winning three straight. Kobe Bryant had 36pts on the night and Lamar Odom chipped in with 19pts and 22 rebounds. The Lakers only made 8 of 27 3-pointers and they shot 41% from the field. The Lakers are 0-2 SU against the Warroirs and on their most recent four game road trip they went 2-2 SU, beating Dallas and Utah. They’ve averaged 108 PPG in their last five and their 3-point shooting has been idle at 39%. On defense the Lakers have given up 103 PPG in their last five and overall they give up a 19th ranked 101 PPG. The Lakers are in first place in the Pacific Standings and there tied for first, with the Hornets, in the Western Playoff race. The Lakers are 24-13 away from home.
The Warriors have three wins in their last five and their 8-2 SU in their last ten at home. Their last win was against the Lakers in L.A. Monta Ellis and Stephen Jackson had a huge night with 31pts each and Baron Davis was held to just 18pts. The Warriors are the highest ranked team at scoring averaging 110 PPG. In their last five they’ve averaged 110 PPG and their 3-point shooting and free throw shooting has been struggling. The Warriors biggest downfall is their defense; they give up a 30th ranked 108 PPG. The Warriors are in third place in the Pacific Standings and they're sitting in eighth place in the Western Playoff Standings, two games ahead of Denver. The Warriors are 23-11 at home.
Recent Trends to Consider
- Lakers are 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Golden State.
- Over is 11-2 in the last 13 meetings in Golden State.
- Over is 16-6 in the last 22 meetings.
- Underdog is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
- Road team is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
GAME: L.A. Lakers Lakers (48-22) at Golden State Warriors (43-26)
DATE/TIME: Monday, March 24 – 10:30 PM EST
LINE: SBG Global TOTAL: 232
PICK: Warriors +2
The Low Down: The Lakers are winning, but they are doing it at home. The Warriors are the highest scoring team in the league and without Gasol in the Lakers lineup, they’re going to miss those extra points. Get your NBA Pick in now at SBG Global.com
