The Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the Golden State Warriors in a highly anticipated matchup featuring basketball stars LeBron James and Stephen Curry. Historically, the Lakers have had the upper hand in this California rivalry, winning 11 out of their last 16 encounters with the Warriors. However, Golden State comes into this game with strong away form, having won nine of their recent twelve road games. Interestingly, the Lakers have been a strong bet against the spread in their last ten games against Western Conference teams.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 10 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Bookmakers have установлены Lakers as slight 1.5-point favorites. The over/under for the total points in the game is set at 230. Player prop bets include LeBron James at +100 to achieve a double-double, and Stephen Curry`s points total over/under is marked at 25.5.
For those interested in creating a same-game parlay for the Warriors versus Lakers game, it`s recommended to consult the SportsLine Projection Model. This model, known for its accuracy in NBA predictions over the past six seasons, has simulated each NBA game 10,000 times, offering projections for various player statistics. Below are three top NBA picks recommended by the model for a Thursday same-game parlay.
Jaxson Hayes Over 4.5 Rebounds (+114 at FanDuel)
Despite not being a dominant rebounder, Jaxson Hayes is currently the Lakers` primary center. In two previous games against Golden State, Hayes averaged 3.0 rebounds. However, the SportsLine model predicts he will exceed 4.5 rebounds in this game. Notably, in his last 10 games as a home favorite, Hayes has surpassed this rebound mark six times. FanDuel Sportsbook offers odds of +114 for Hayes to go over 4.5 rebounds.
Luka Doncic Over 7.5 Assists (-114)
Since joining the Lakers in 22 games, Luka Doncic has averaged 7.9 assists per game. Against the Warriors this season, he`s averaged 9.5 assists across two games, although these were when he played for the Mavericks. Doncic has exceeded 7.5 assists in four of his last five games, averaging 8.0 assists in this period. The SportsLine model projects him to achieve 8.1 assists on Thursday.
Jimmy Butler Over 18.5 Points (-112)
Jimmy Butler, another notable player who switched teams recently, is averaging 17.5 points per game in his 23 games with Golden State. He scored 17 points in his single game against the Lakers this season, but that was while playing for the Heat. In his last five games, Butler has averaged 18.8 points and has exceeded his points prop in three of those games. The SportsLine model projects him to score 19.5 points on Thursday night.
Same-Game Parlay odds at FanDuel Sportsbook: +674
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Jasper Hawthorne