The Golden State Warriors will take a trip to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers in NBA preseason action. LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, will attract a lot of attention to this NBA game, and they are the perfect duo to make your NBA predictions. Across the court, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors will look to continue their perfect 2-0 start to preseason action. The NBA preseason may not count toward the standings, but that shouldn’t stop you from making NBA preseason predictions. You can use expert picks and predictions for NBA preseason games just as you would use their insights for your regular season NBA predictions.
Warriors vs Lakers Overview
- Teams: Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
- Time: Tip-off is at 7:00 PM local time or 10:00 PM EST
- Venue: T-Mobile in Las Vegas, Nevada
Current Warriors vs Lakers Odds
The NBA preseason odds for this game are very close. Both of these teams have gotten off to a strong start to the NBA preseason, and the total points Over/Under.
Why the Golden State Warriors Can Cover
The battle between LeBron James and Steph Curry will always be a hotly contested one. Steph Curry has the energy needed to run circles around his longtime competitor, and it will give the Golden State Warriors an edge in this preseason game. In the Warriors most recent preseason game, Curry played 16 minutes and will likely see more game time against the Lakers. This is the second-to-last preseason game for the Warriors, and the starters generally get more action on the court as the preseason progresses.
Buddy Hield has been the Warriors’ biggest star so far in the preseason. Hield joined the Warriors in the offseason and is already showing the front office they made the right choice. The three-point specialist went 8/9 from the floor, scoring 22 points against the Kings last week. His ability to not only catch and shoot in the corner but also create his own jump shot has made him a lethal duo with Steph Curry.
The Warriors defense appears to be their biggest weakness in this game, but the Lakers don’t have the speed in transition to punish their aggressive offense. Overall, the Warriors have a younger, more energetic team than the Lakers. Once you factor in the fact they are 2-0 so far in the preseason and 14-4 in the last four years, they suddenly become an excellent NBA preseason prediction to make.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers Can Cover
The Los Angeles Lakers can cover the spread on Tuesday night if they stay true to their own brand of basketball. The arrival of LeBron James’ son, Bronny James, has sent shockwaves through the NBA, but it cannot be a distraction for a Lakers team with serious NBA championship ambitions.
LeBron James has averaged 15 PPG in the preseason so far, leading the Lakers to a 1-1 record. He’s only playing 16 minutes per game for the Lakers, but his impact can be felt throughout the lineup. The fact that he has been able to share an NBA court with his son has rejuvenated his drive to succeed, and a motivated LeBron will always give the Lakers a great chance to cover the spread.
Bronny James has been unable to make an impact for the Lakers, going 0/4 from the floor in their most recent preseason game. It is beyond clear he is not ready for the NBA yet, but that doesn’t mean the Lakers don’t have the players needed to cover the spread.
The Lakers have a very deep roster, which is crucial for success in the NBA preseason. Head coaches will give the bottom half of their team’s minutes they normally wouldn’t get, making their contributions crucial for covering the spread. In the regular season, a team’s top players can drastically influence the outcome of a game. However, preseason play requires a full team effort to succeed. In the Lakers most recent preseason game, their only victory of the preseason, they overcame a 15 minute deficit with just nine minutes to go in the fourth quarter. It wasn’t thanks to LeBron James or Anthony Davis, but rather their depth players stepping up when the team needed it.
How to Make Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Picks
There are various ways to make your Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers preseason predictions. Sportzino offers moneylines, totals, and spreads for the NBA preseason. By using expert picks to make your NBA preseason predictions, you can improve your odds of making a correct prediction. The NBA preseason often results in very tight odds for your NBA predictions, and this matchup is no different. When Steph Curry and LeBron James square off, it doesn’t matter if it’s a backyard shootaround of the NBA Finals. The world will be watching, and it is the perfect opportunity to make free NBA predictions using the odds found on Sportzino.
