Warriors vs. Lakers Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 25th, 2025

Arena and City where Warriors vs. Lakers will be playing

On January 25th, 2025, the Warriors will take on the Lakers in an NBA game in San Francisco, CA at Chase Center, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.

Introduction to the Warriors vs. Lakers betting tip and prediction

Don't miss the Western Conference clash taking place on January 25th, 2025, starting at 19:30. The Warriors enters as 1 point underdogs in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Lakers won, 134-120. The over/under for the upcoming game is 219 points.

The 2024-2025 basketball season has highlighted the significance of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's examine how different teams are faring from long distance. Currently, the Warriors are making 36.6% of their 3-point attempts, showcasing their sharpshooting skills. On the other hand, the Lakers are converting on 35.4% of their 3-pointers, which is a testament to their long-range accuracy. As for shot selection, the Warriors are opting for 3-pointers on 46% of their attempts, while the Lakers are taking 39% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Golden State Warriors

How are the Warriors playing this season?

The Warriors comes into this game with a 22-22 record, and they are currently 11th in the Western Conference standings. The Warriors are 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Did the Warriors win their most recent game?

Yes, Warriors defeated the Bulls, 131-106. Klay Thompson scored 27 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Warriors

The leading scorer for the Warriors this season is Stephen Curry, who is averaging 22.6 points per game. Curry also is the team leader in minutes played per game with 31.66. In the last game, he scored 37.5 points in DraftKings and 33.3 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Warriors

Coming into the January 25th, 2025 contest, Kevon Looney leads the Warriors with 6.9 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 25.25 points in DraftKings and 24.7 fantasy points in FanDuel. Stephen Curry has a team-high 6.3 assists per game. He scored 37.5 DraftKings points and 33.3 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Warriors is De'Anthony Melton (1.2 steals per game). In terms of swatting shots, Draymond Green is leading the way for the Warriors with 1.1 blocks per game

Warriors Team Analysis

The Warriors' point differential this season is 0.1 points per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. They are averaging 111.4 points per game while allowing 111.3 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Warriors are making 15.4 shots per game, which ranks 4th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Warriors are making 14 per game, which ranks 30th in the NBA.

Projected Warriors Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Lakers, the Warriors' starting lineup consisted of Trayce Jackson-Davis, Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry. For the upcoming matchup, the Warriors has the following injuries: Kyle Anderson is questionable (hamstring), Draymond Green is questionable (ankle) Jonathan Kuminga is out (ankle) and Brandin Podziemski is out (abdominal).

Los Angeles Lakers

How are the Lakers playing this season?

The Lakers head this game with a 24-18 record, and they are currently 5th in the Western Conference standings. The Lakers are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Lakers win their most recent game?

Yes, Lakers defeated the Celtics, 117-96. LeBron James scored 33 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Lakers

The leading scorer for the Lakers this season is Anthony Davis, who is averaging 25.6 points per game. Anthony Davis also leads the team in minutes played per game with 34.85. In the last game, scored 46 DraftKings fantasy points and 49.1 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Lakers

Anthony Davis is leading the way with 11.8 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 46 points in DraftKings and 49.1 in FanDuel. LeBron James is dishing out a team-high 8.9 assists per game. He has 47 DraftKings fantasy points and 43.8 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Lakers' leader is Anthony Davis with 1.3 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 46 DraftKings fantasy points and 49.1 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Lakers is Anthony Davis, who is sending back 2.2 shots per game. He scored 46 DraftKings fantasy points and 49.1 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Lakers Team Analysis

The Lakers' point differential this season is -1.4 points per game, which ranks 20th in the NBA. They are averaging 111.4 points per game while allowing 112.8 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Lakers are making 12 shots per game, which ranks 28th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Lakers are making 18.2 per game, which ranks 6th in the NBA.

Projected Lakers' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Warriors, the Lakers' starting five were Jaxson Hayes, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell. For the upcoming matchup, Lakers has the following injuries: Jalen Hood-Schifino is out (hamstring), Armel Traoré is out (quadricep), Jarred Vanderbilt is probable (foot) and Christian Wood is out (knee).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Warriors coming into this game as 1 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the Lakers.

Money Line betting suggestion

Warriors are a 1 money line underdog for the game against the Lakers, and the suggestion is to pick the Lakers.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Warriors and Lakers is 219 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Warriors and Lakers have combined for just 2 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.