The Los Angeles Lakers try again to reach the NBA’s Western Conference Finals as they host the defending champion Golden State Warriors in Game 6 on Friday.
| Pointspread | +3.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +139 |
| Over / Under | o +217 |
| Pointspread | -3.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -167 |
| Over / Under | u +217 |
The Lakers’ attempt to doing away with the Warriors in San Francisco in Game 5 didn’t according to script, as Golden State won 121-106.
Even so, L.A. is pegged as a 2.5-point favourite on the NBA odds.
Warriors vs. Lakers NBA Playoffs Betting Odds
With Los Angeles losing Game 5 on Wednesday in San Francisco, 121-106, to cut its series lead to 3-2, the Lakers are now -238 series favourites (were -588 entering Game 5) and Golden State +175 (was +370). L.A. in six is the favoured exact result at -145, followed by Warriors in seven at +199 and Lakers in seven at +497.
The Warriors are 1-14 all-time when trailing a series 3-1. Prior to this series, they last trailed 3-1 in the 2019 NBA Finals against Toronto, which won in six. The last series win was in the 2016 West Finals against Oklahoma City. LeBron James-led teams are 17-0 all-time when leading a series 3-1. However, the Dubs will be very solidly favoured if they win Friday and then host Game 7 on Sunday. I give the Lakers little chance of winning that should it get there.
Los Angeles has covered five straight home games vs. Golden State.
Golden State Warriors
In Wednesday’s 15-point home win, Stephen Curry led Golden State with 27 points and eight assists, while Toronto native Andrew Wiggins had 25 points and seven rebounds. Draymond Green was the surprise with 20 points – he had totaled 27 points in the series entering Game 5. That the Warriors won with Klay Thompson shooting just 3-for-12 is a very good sign.
What’s not a good sign, though, are the continued struggles off the bench for centre Kevon Looney, who is dealing with an illness, and Jordan Poole. He had 21 points in Game 1 and has combined for only 22 since. Friday might be Poole’s last game with the team as trade rumours already have started. An amazing streak is on the line Friday as well: Golden State has won at least one road playoff game in 28 straight series dating to 2013, easily an NBA record. The Warriors are 1-5 ATS in their past six after a win.
Los Angeles Lakers
No doubt the big question entering Game 6 is the status of Lakers All-Star Anthony Davis, who at times has been the best player in the series. He took an inadvertent shot to the head from the Warriors’ Kevon Looney about midway through the fourth quarter Wednesday and didn’t return – actually wheelchaired off, which seemed a bit overly dramatic.
If Davis lands in the concussion protocol at any point before Friday’s game, he’s out. However, all signs point to Davis being able to go barring any setbacks. The Lakers are not winning without him. LeBron James appeared to tweak his ankle in the third quarter but he’s playing. LA is 6-0 at home in the playoffs, including the play-in game. The Lakers are 5-0 ATS in their past five after a loss.
Game 6 Prediction: Who Will Win Warriors vs. Lakers?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 9 May 2:33pm | GS | -1.5 -108 | O +145.5 -116 |
| Closing 12 May 10:36pm | GS | -3.5 -110 | O +217 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Warriors Team Leaders
| Points |
29.43 |
| Assists |
6.85 |
| Rebounds |
9.27 |
| FG% |
63 |
| Steals |
1.35 |
| Blocks |
0.82 |
| Points |
28.91 |
| Assists |
6.82 |
| Rebounds |
12.54 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
2.04 |
| Points |
30.46 |
| Assists |
6.83 |
| Rebounds |
13.08 |
| FG% |
57.8 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.15 |
| Points |
24.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
14.06 |
| FG% |
55.7 |
| Steals |
1.38 |
| Blocks |
3.13 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
29.43 |
| Assists |
6.85 |
| Rebounds |
9.27 |
| FG% |
63 |
| Steals |
1.35 |
| Blocks |
0.82 |
| Points |
28.91 |
| Assists |
6.82 |
| Rebounds |
12.54 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
2.04 |
| Points |
30.46 |
| Assists |
6.83 |
| Rebounds |
13.08 |
| FG% |
57.8 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.15 |
| Points |
24.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
14.06 |
| FG% |
55.7 |
| Steals |
1.38 |
| Blocks |
3.13 |
Injuries
Andrew Wiggins (SF)
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)
Kevon Looney (PF)
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)
Jordan Poole (SG)
Draymond Green (PF)
Jordan Poole (SG)
Andrew Wiggins (SF)
Jordan Poole (SG)
Stephen Curry (PG)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Andrew Wiggins (SF) | Ques Fri | Ribs - 11 / 05 / 23 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Wiggins is dealing with a left costal cartilage fracture, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF) | Ques Fri | Toe - 07 / 05 / 23 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
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Baldwin Jr. missed the previous two games with left toe soreness, and it is up in the air if he will play in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Lakers. |
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| Kevon Looney (PF) | Prob Thurs | Illness - 04 / 05 / 23 | 2-3 | 3-2 | + - |
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Looney is nursing an illness, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF) | Prob Sat | Toe - 28 / 04 / 23 | 4-4 | 4-4 | + - |
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Baldwin Jr. is managing left toe soreness, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Lakers. |
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| Jordan Poole (SG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 22 / 04 / 23 | 5-5 | 5-5 | + - |
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Poole is expected to suit up for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings despite a left ankle sprain. |
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| Draymond Green (PF) | Elig Sun | Suspension - 19 / 04 / 23 | 5-6 | 5-6 | + - |
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Green has been handed a one-game suspension for stepping on an opponent's chest, but he is expected to return to the court in time for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings. |
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| Jordan Poole (SG) | Prob Thurs | Ankle - 19 / 04 / 23 | 5-6 | 5-6 | + - |
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Poole is tending to a left ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will dress for Game 3 with the Kings in the Western Conference first round. |
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| Andrew Wiggins (SF) | Prob Thurs | Shoulder - 19 / 04 / 23 | 5-6 | 5-6 | + - |
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Wiggins is nursing right shoulder soreness, but it is not expected to affect his status against the Kings in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Jordan Poole (SG) | Ques Mon | Ankle - 16 / 04 / 23 | 6-7 | 7-6 | + - |
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Poole is tending to a left ankle sprain, leaving his status for Game 2 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings up in the air. |
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| Stephen Curry (PG) | Prob Sun | Hip - 08 / 04 / 23 | 8-7 | 8-7 | + - |
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Curry is dealing with a right hip contusion, but it is predicted that he will lace up versus the Trail Blazers on Sunday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Mon | Foot - 21 / 05 / 23 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sat | Foot - 19 / 05 / 23 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but he is predicted to be available for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Thurs | Foot - 17 / 05 / 23 | 3-1 | 3-1 | + - |
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Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Tues | Foot - 15 / 05 / 23 | 3-1 | 3-1 | + - |
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Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 11 / 05 / 23 | 4-2 | 4-2 | + - |
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Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Wed | Foot - 09 / 05 / 23 | 5-2 | 4-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Mon | Foot - 07 / 05 / 23 | 5-3 | 5-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sat | Foot - 05 / 05 / 23 | 6-3 | 6-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but he is forecasted to be available versus the Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Thurs | Foot - 03 / 05 / 23 | 7-3 | 6-4 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Tues | Foot - 01 / 05 / 23 | 7-3 | 6-4 | + - |
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Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his availability for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 9 May 2:33pm GS -1.5 -108 O +145.5 -116 Closing 12 May 10:36pm GS -3.5 -110 O +217 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Warriors Team Leaders
Points 29.43
Assists 6.85
Rebounds 9.27
FG% 63
Steals 1.35
Blocks 0.82
Points 28.91
Assists 6.82
Rebounds 12.54
FG% 75
Steals 1.15
Blocks 2.04
Points 30.46
Assists 6.83
Rebounds 13.08
FG% 57.8
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.15
Points 24.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 14.06
FG% 55.7
Steals 1.38
Blocks 3.13
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 29.43
Assists 6.85
Rebounds 9.27
FG% 63
Steals 1.35
Blocks 0.82
Points 28.91
Assists 6.82
Rebounds 12.54
FG% 75
Steals 1.15
Blocks 2.04
Points 30.46
Assists 6.83
Rebounds 13.08
FG% 57.8
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.15
Points 24.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 14.06
FG% 55.7
Steals 1.38
Blocks 3.13
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Injuries
Andrew Wiggins (SF)
Ques Fri Ribs - 11 / 05 / 23Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)
Ques Fri Toe - 07 / 05 / 23Kevon Looney (PF)
Prob Thurs Illness - 04 / 05 / 23Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)
Prob Sat Toe - 28 / 04 / 23Jordan Poole (SG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 22 / 04 / 23Draymond Green (PF)
Elig Sun Suspension - 19 / 04 / 23Jordan Poole (SG)
Prob Thurs Ankle - 19 / 04 / 23Andrew Wiggins (SF)
Prob Thurs Shoulder - 19 / 04 / 23Jordan Poole (SG)
Ques Mon Ankle - 16 / 04 / 23Stephen Curry (PG)
Prob Sun Hip - 08 / 04 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Mon Foot - 21 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sat Foot - 19 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Thurs Foot - 17 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Tues Foot - 15 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Fri Foot - 11 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Wed Foot - 09 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Mon Foot - 07 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sat Foot - 05 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Thurs Foot - 03 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Tues Foot - 01 / 05 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Andrew Wiggins (SF) Ques Fri Ribs - 11 / 05 / 23 1-1 1-1 + - Wiggins is dealing with a left costal cartilage fracture, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF) Ques Fri Toe - 07 / 05 / 23 2-2 2-2 + - Baldwin Jr. missed the previous two games with left toe soreness, and it is up in the air if he will play in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Lakers.
Kevon Looney (PF) Prob Thurs Illness - 04 / 05 / 23 2-3 3-2 + - Looney is nursing an illness, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF) Prob Sat Toe - 28 / 04 / 23 4-4 4-4 + - Baldwin Jr. is managing left toe soreness, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Lakers.
Jordan Poole (SG) Prob Sun Ankle - 22 / 04 / 23 5-5 5-5 + - Poole is expected to suit up for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings despite a left ankle sprain.
Draymond Green (PF) Elig Sun Suspension - 19 / 04 / 23 5-6 5-6 + - Green has been handed a one-game suspension for stepping on an opponent's chest, but he is expected to return to the court in time for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings.
Jordan Poole (SG) Prob Thurs Ankle - 19 / 04 / 23 5-6 5-6 + - Poole is tending to a left ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will dress for Game 3 with the Kings in the Western Conference first round.
Andrew Wiggins (SF) Prob Thurs Shoulder - 19 / 04 / 23 5-6 5-6 + - Wiggins is nursing right shoulder soreness, but it is not expected to affect his status against the Kings in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round.
Jordan Poole (SG) Ques Mon Ankle - 16 / 04 / 23 6-7 7-6 + - Poole is tending to a left ankle sprain, leaving his status for Game 2 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings up in the air.
Stephen Curry (PG) Prob Sun Hip - 08 / 04 / 23 8-7 8-7 + - Curry is dealing with a right hip contusion, but it is predicted that he will lace up versus the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Mon Foot - 21 / 05 / 23 1-1 1-1 + - Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sat Foot - 19 / 05 / 23 2-1 2-1 + - Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but he is predicted to be available for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Thurs Foot - 17 / 05 / 23 3-1 3-1 + - Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Tues Foot - 15 / 05 / 23 3-1 3-1 + - Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Fri Foot - 11 / 05 / 23 4-2 4-2 + - Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Wed Foot - 09 / 05 / 23 5-2 4-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Mon Foot - 07 / 05 / 23 5-3 5-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sat Foot - 05 / 05 / 23 6-3 6-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but he is forecasted to be available versus the Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Thurs Foot - 03 / 05 / 23 7-3 6-4 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Tues Foot - 01 / 05 / 23 7-3 6-4 + - Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his availability for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors.