Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors NBA Tips 2/2/2019

Saturday, February 2, 2019

Oracle Arena

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The Los Angeles Lakers travel to Oracle Arena to play the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, February 2, 2019. The opening line for this matchup has Golden State as 9.5 point favorites.

The Lakers have a record of 27-25. They are 3rd in the Pacific Division. They have a point differential of 0.3 as they average 112.3 points per game while giving up 112.1 per contest. The Warriors have an overall mark of 36-15. They currently are 1st in the Pacific Division. They total 118.8 points per contest and give up 111.8, which is a point differential of 7.0.

Valuable Los Angeles Lakers Betting Trends

The Los Angeles Lakers are 22-28-2 against the spread

The Los Angeles Lakers are 20-32-0 against the over/under

Important Golden State Warriors Betting Trends

The Golden State Warriors are 23-27-1 against the spread

The Golden State Warriors are 28-23-0 against the over/under

Key Los Angeles Lakers Injuries

02/01/19 PG Rajon Rondo Ankle left last game, is questionable Saturday vs Golden State
01/20/19 PG Lonzo Ball Ankle is out indefinitely

Key Golden State Warriors Injuries

12/02/18 C Damian Jones Shoulder is out indefinitely
01/31/19 G Klay Thompson Illness is questionable Saturday vs LA Lakers
01/24/19 F Jonas Jerebko Personal is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

LeBron James comes into this contest averaging 27.2 points per game while playing 34.8 minutes per night this season. He pulls down 8.5 rebounds per game and dishes out 7.2 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 52% while his free throw percentage currently sits at 68%. Kyle Kuzma averages 18.9 points per game in 32.8 minutes per contest this season. He averages 2.5 assists per contest and 5.8 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 47% for the year while his free throw percentage is 76%.

Player Spotlight

Stephen Curry averages 29.6 points per game while playing 34.3 minutes per contest this year. He grabs 5.1 rebounds per game and has 5.4 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 50% and his free throw percentage is at 93%. Kevin Durant averages 27.6 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 35.5 minutes per contest. He also averages 7.2 rebounds per contest and 5.9 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 50% and his free throw percentage is 91%.

Useful Team Statistics

Los Angeles averages 112.3 points per contest this season, which ranks them 13th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 0.3 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a team, which has them ranked 6th. Behind the arc they shoot 34% which is good for 28th in the league. They average 47.4 rebounds per game and 24.7 assists per game, which ranks them 5th and 13th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 2nd with 16.0 per game. The Lakers allow 112.1 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 22nd in the league. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc, ranking them 3rd and 13th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 47.1 rebounds a game which ranks 26th and they give up 24.0 assists per contest, which puts them in 10th place in the league. They force 14.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 17th in the league.

Useful Team Statistics

Golden State is 1st in the league with 118.8 points per game this year. They are 1st in the league in shooting at 49%, while their average scoring margin is 7.0. They shoot 39% from 3-point range, which is good for 2nd in the NBA. They are 9th in the league in rebounding with 46.6 boards per game, and 1st in assists per contest with 29.3. The Warriors are 16th in turnovers per game with 14.2. The Warriors surrender 111.8 points per contest, which ranks them 20th in the NBA. Their defense allows a 45% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 6th and 14th in those defensive statistics. They rank 14th with 24.3 assists allowed per contest and 5th with 43.3 rebounds surrendered per game. The Warriors were 8th in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 13.4 per game last season.

Advanced Statistics

The Lakers are 21st in the NBA in offensive rating with 107.9, and their defensive rating of 107.6 is ranked 9th. In terms of pace they are 4th in the league with 103.3 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% is 10th. As a team they are 17th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shots, ranking 19th in the league. Los Angeles is 3rd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.7 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.1 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 50%, which is 29th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Golden State is 17th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.5 times per 100 possessions while forcing 11.7 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 51%, which is 23rd in the league. The Warriors are 1st in the NBA in offensive rating with 116.7, and their defensive rating of 109.8 is ranked 16th. In terms of pace they are 10th in the league with 101 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 56% is 1st. As a team they are 1st in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 60% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shots, ranking 11th in the league.

Who will win tonight's Lakers/Warriors NBA game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take Los Angeles +9.5

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