Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers 2/28/2021 – The Los Angeles Lakers managed to snap their four-game winning streak during their last game and hope to bring the momentum as they host the Golden State Warriors for their next match. These two exciting NBA Western Conference teams are set to see each other this Sunday, February 28 and it will be inside the closed-doors of the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. ESPN will be putting the game on television and the live coverage begins at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The defending champions Los Angeles Lakers are the favored team in NBA Vegas Odds to win over the once-mighty Golden State Warriors.
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers 2/28/2021
| When: | February 28, 2021 8:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Golden State Warriors | +5 (-105) | 224.5 o (-105) | +180 |  |
| Los Angeles Lakers | -5 (-115) | 224.5 u (-115) | -222 | |
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Golden State Warriors Betting
The Golden State Warriors are coming into this game against the Los Angeles Lakers as the 7th best team in the NBA Western Conference with their record at 19-15. They are enjoying a three-game winning streak and their most recent opponent was the Charlotte Hornets. Steph Curry led the team with 29 points, nine assists and four rebounds while Kelly Oubre is not far away with 27 points, six rebounds, three assists. Draymond Green did a lot of intangibles and still managed to tally a triple double of 11 points, 12 rebounds and 19 assists. Andrew Wiggins was the third-best scorer on the team with 17 points.
Players to watch: S. Curry PG 33 GP 33 GS 34.3 MIN 29.9 PTS 0.5 OR 5 DR 5.5 REB 6.3 AST 1.2 STL 0.1 BLK 3.2 TO 1.8 PF 2 AST/TO 25.46 PER
A. Wiggins SF 34 GP 34 GS 32.4 MIN 17.5 PTS 1 OR 3.6 DR 4.6 REB 2.2 AST 0.8 STL 1.2 BLK 1.9 TO 2.3 PF 1.2 AST/TO 13.63 PER
K. Oubre Jr. SG 34 GP 34 GS 30.5 MIN 15.5 PTS 1.5 OR 4.5 DR 6 REB 1.4 AST 1.1 STL 0.8 BLK 1.3 TO 2.2 PF 1.1 AST/TO 13.77 PER.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting
The Los Angeles Lakers are on a comeback trail after being the leader in the NBA Standings to falling two places with their record now at 23-11. Their most recent win was a 19-point round against the Portland Trail Blazers, 102-93. LeBron James continues to carry the team providing MVP-like numbers of 28 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, four steals and three blocks. This was Dennis Schroder’s first game back and he is making it up with 22 points. Montrezl Harrell came off the bench with 17 points while Alex Caruso was able to contribute 10 points, six rebounds and two steals.
Players to Watch: L. James SF 34 GP 34 GS 30.5 MIN 15.5 PTS 1.5 OR 4.5 DR 6 REB 1.4 AST 1.1 STL 0.8 BLK 1.3 TO 2.2 PF 1.1 AST/TO 13.77 PER
A. Davis PF 34 GP 34 GS 34.8 MIN 25.7 PTS 0.6 OR 7.6 DR 8.2 REB 7.9 AST 1.1 STL 0.6 BLK 3.8 TO 1.6 PF 2.1 AST/TO 23.9 PER
D. Schroder PG 23 GP 23 GS 32.8 MIN 22.5 PTS 2 OR 6.3 DR 8.4 REB 3 AST 1.3 STL 1.8 BLK 2 TO 1.8 PF 1.6 AST/TO 24.81 PER.
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers 2/28/2021 Betting Numbers
Trends
Golden State Warriors
Golden State are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games.
Warriors are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games.
Golden State are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games against LA Lakers.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State’s last 6 games on the road.
Golden State are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers.
Golden State are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Golden State’s last 17 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division.
Golden State are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games played in February.
Los Angeles Lakers
LA Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Lakers’ last 6 games.
LA Lakers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Lakers’ last 9 games against Golden State.
LA Lakers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games at home.
LA Lakers are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Golden State.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Lakers’ last 5 games this season.
LA Lakers are 14-4 SU in their last 18 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
LA Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Lakers’ last 6 games played in February.
Injuries
Golden State Warriors
Klay Thompson SG Achilles is out for season
Marquese Chriss PF Fibula is out for season
Los Angeles Lakers
Anthony Davis PF Achilles is out indefinitely
| Golden State Warriors | Los Angeles Lakers | |
|---|---|---|
| 18-16-0 | Against the Spread | 15-19-0 |
| 15-19-0 | Straight Up | 12-22-0 |
| 115 | Points per Game | 111 |
| 113 | Points Allowed per Game | 106 |
| 46.64 | Offensive FG% | 47.92 |
| 78.62 | Offensive FT% | 74.77 |
| 37.19 | Offensive 3PT% | 34.82 |
| 44.1 | Defensive FG% | 44.97 |
| 79.06 | Defensive FT% | 76.09 |
| 37.37 | Defensive 3PT% | 35.36 |
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Picks
The Golden State Warriors will have rookie big man James Wiseman back in this game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Even with him around and no Anthony Davis, the Lakers are still the team expected to win according to Top Online Sportsbook.
Moneyline: The Warriors as the underdogs are given an ML of +180 while the Lakers are at -222.
ATS: A wide five points is between both teams in this game with the Warriors taking the +5 while the Lakers have the -5.
TOTALs: The given total for both teams to reach is at 224.5 with the Lakers going under while the Warriors are over.
Score Prediction: 116 – 113, Lakers
