Get ready for an epic showdown as LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers face off against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. The Lakers have had the upper hand in this in-state rivalry, winning 11 of their last 16 meetings against the Warriors. However, the Warriors are coming into this game with momentum, winning nine of their last 12 road games. The Lakers have been dominant against Western Conference opponents, going 10-0 against the spread in their last 10 meetings.
The game will tip off at 10 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Lakers are favored by 1.5 points according to the latest odds, with the over/under set at 230 points. Keep an eye on James, who is +100 to record a double-double, and Curry, whose over/under for points scored is set at 25.5.
If you’re looking to spice up your viewing experience, consider building a same-game parlay for the Warriors vs. Lakers game. The SportsLine Projection Model has some insights to offer, having simulated every NBA game 10,000 times. Here are the model’s top three picks for Thursday’s action:
Jaxson Hayes Over 4.5 rebounds (+114 at FanDuel)
Hayes may not be a dominant force on the glass for the Lakers, but the model predicts he will surpass 4.5 rebounds in this game. In his last 10 games as a home favorite, Hayes has exceeded this mark six times. FanDuel Sportsbook is offering odds of +114 for Hayes to grab over 4.5 rebounds.
Luka Doncic Over 7.5 assists (-114)
Doncic has been a playmaker for the Lakers, averaging 7.9 assists per game in his 22 appearances. The model projects him to dish out 8.1 assists in this game. Doncic has been on a roll, averaging 9.5 assists in two games against the Warriors earlier this season.
Jimmy Butler Over 18.5 points (-112)
Butler, a recent addition to the Warriors, is averaging 17.5 points per game. The model predicts he will score 19.5 points in this matchup. Look for Butler to continue his scoring streak, as he has exceeded his points prop three times in his last five games.
Same-Game Parlay odds at FanDuel Sportsbook: +674
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