Lakers Vs Warriors: Western Semifinals Game 4 Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – May 8, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on May 7, 2023

The Los Angeles Lakers lead 2-1 heading into Game 4 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Lakers are 2-point favorites for the game, which airs on TNT at 10:00 PM ET. The matchup has a 228 point total.

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Lakers Vs Warriors Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Lakers -2 228

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Injury Report as of May 8

Lakers: Mohamed Bamba: Questionable (Ankle), Anthony Davis: Probable (Foot), LeBron James: Probable (Foot)

Warriors: Ryan Rollins: Out (Foot), Andre Iguodala: Out (Wrist), Patrick Baldwin Jr.: Out (Toe)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Lakers (-2)
Total Pick Over (228)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Lakers Vs Warriors Stat Rankings

Lakers Avg. (Rank) Warriors Avg. (Rank)
117.2 (6th) Points Scored 118.9 (2nd)
116.6 (20th) Points Allowed 117.1 (21st)
45.7 (6th) Rebounds 44.6 (8th)
10.0 (18th) Off. Rebounds 10.5 (14th)
10.8 (24th) 3pt Made 16.6 (1st)
25.3 (15th) Assists 29.8 (1st)
13.5 (16th) Turnovers 15.7 (30th)

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Lakers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
LeBron James 55 28.9 8.3 6.8 0.9 0.6 2.2
Anthony Davis 56 25.9 12.5 2.6 1.1 2.0 0.3
D’Angelo Russell 71 17.8 3.0 6.2 1.0 0.4 2.7
Austin Reaves 64 13.0 3.0 3.4 0.5 0.3 1.3
Malik Beasley 81 12.7 3.5 1.5 0.8 0.1 2.9

Warriors Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Stephen Curry 56 29.4 6.1 6.3 0.9 0.4 4.9
Klay Thompson 69 21.9 4.1 2.4 0.7 0.4 4.4
Jordan Poole 82 20.4 2.7 4.5 0.8 0.3 2.6
Andrew Wiggins 37 17.1 5.0 2.3 1.2 0.8 2.4
Jonathan Kuminga 67 9.9 3.4 1.9 0.6 0.5 0.8

Betting Trends

  • The Lakers have 40 wins in 82 games against the spread this year.
  • Against the spread as 2-point favorites or more, Los Angeles is 14-15.
  • The Lakers have played 82 games this season, and 43 of them have hit the over.
  • A total of 51 times so far this season, Los Angeles and its opponent have combined to score more than 228 points.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 228 points, 5.8 fewer than the average total in this season’s Lakers contests.
  • The Warriors have 39 wins in 82 games against the spread this year.
  • Golden State’s ATS record as a 2-point underdog or more is 9-11.
  • The Warriors have played 82 games this season, and 43 of them have hit the over.
  • Golden State’s games have had over 228 points 60 times this season.
  • The average total points scored in Warriors games this year (228) is 8.1 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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