Warriors vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 26 December 2024
Last updated: Dec 26, 2024, 1:05AM | Published: Dec 12, 2024, 1:06AM
The Golden State Warriors will face the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Chase Center on Thursday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins and Jonathan Kuminga, the Warriors are looking to overcome a Lakers team that includes Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Austin Reaves.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Warriors vs Lakers game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Golden State vs LA Lakers NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Warriors a 64% chance of beating the Lakers at Chase Center.
Warriors vs Lakers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Chase Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Warriors $1.59, Lakers $2.45
- Line: Warriors -4 ($1.87), Lakers +4 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 220.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Warriors at $1.59 and the Lakers at $2.45.
The Warriors are listed as 4-point favourites against the Lakers, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Lakers (+4) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 220.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Warriors (-4) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 220.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Warriors vs Lakers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Golden State at $1.59 with Bet365
- Line: Lakers +4 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 220.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Warriors vs Lakers predictions are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though the Warriors are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Lakers +4 is based on the chance of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Warriors vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Warriors vs Lakers at Chase Center this Thursday is the Warriors winning 112-107.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Golden State vs LA Lakers game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Warriors vs Lakers: Player Props
Player props are an exciting way to bet on Warriors vs Lakers without necessarily betting on the outcome of Thursday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Chase Center.
Stephen Curry is expected to lead the Warriors with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, while Anthony Davis is projected to have 30 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the Lakers.
Warriors Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | 25 | 5 | 7 |
| Andrew Wiggins | 19 | 5 | 2 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | 17 | 5 | 3 |
| Dennis Schroder | 15 | 3 | 6 |
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 30 | 14 | 4 |
| LeBron James | 24 | 8 | 8 |
| Austin Reaves | 17 | 4 | 6 |
| Rui Hachimura | 16 | 6 | 2 |
| Max Christie | 10 | 3 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Golden State vs LA Lakers match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips on every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Warriors vs Lakers: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Warriors and Lakers at Chase Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Thursday 26 December 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Chase Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Golden State vs LA Lakers predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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