Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors NBA Parlay 3/14/2018

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Oracle Arena

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The Los Angeles Lakers head to Oracle Arena to take on the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. The opening line for this game has Golden State as 8 point favorites.

The Lakers come into this game with an overall record of 30-36. They are 3rd in the Pacific Division. They currently have a point differential of -1.5 as they are averaging 108.7 points per game while giving up 110.2 per contest. The Warriors have an overall mark of 51-16. They currently are 1st in the Pacific Division. They are averaging 115.6 points per contest and giving up 107.7, which is a point differential of 7.9.

Valuable Los Angeles Lakers Betting Trends

The Los Angeles Lakers are 36-30-0 against the spread

The Los Angeles Lakers are 36-29-1 against the over/under

Important Golden State Warriors Betting Trends

The Golden State Warriors are 28-38-1 against the spread

The Golden State Warriors are 33-34-0 against the over/under

Key Los Angeles Lakers Injuries

03/05/18 F Brandon Ingram Hip is out indefinitely
03/01/18 G Josh Hart Hand is out indefinitely
02/17/18 F Channing Frye Appendix is out indefinitely

Key Golden State Warriors Injuries

03/13/18 G Klay Thompson Throat is probable Wednesday vs LA Lakers
03/13/18 G Stephen Curry Ankle is "?" Wednesday vs LA Lakers
03/11/18 G Andre Iguodala Arm is "?" Wednesday vs LA Lakers
03/11/18 F David West Arm is "?" Wednesday vs LA Lakers
03/08/18 F Jordan Bell Ankle is out indefinitely
02/14/18 G Patrick McCaw Wrist is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Kyle Kuzma averages 15.3 points per contest in 30 minutes per game this year. He averages 1.8 assists per game and 6 rebounds per contest for Los Angeles. His field goal percentage is 45% for the season while his free throw percentage is 70%. Julius Randle comes into this game averaging 15.5 points per contest while playing 25.6 minutes per night so far this year. He grabs 7.7 rebounds per contest and distributes 2.5 assists per game. His FG percentage is 57% while his free throw percentage is 71%.

Player Spotlight

Draymond Green averages 11.2 points per game this year and he's on the court an average of 33.2 minutes per game. He also brings in 7.9 rebounds per game and 7.4 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is 77%. Kevin Durant has scored 26.6 points per contest while playing 34.6 minutes per game this season for the Warriors. He hauls in 6.8 rebounds per contest and has 5.3 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 52% and his free throw percentage is at 89%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Lakers allow 110.2 points per contest which is 28th in the NBA. They also surrender a 46% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 10th and 6th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 44.8 rebounds a game which ranks 24th, and they allow 23.4 assists per game which puts them in 18th place in the league. They force 14.7 turnovers per game which ranks them 20th in the NBA. Los Angeles averages 108.7 points per contest this year, which is 9th in the league. Their average scoring margin is -1.5 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a unit, which has them ranked 14th. From 3-point territory they shoot 35%, which is good for 29th in the NBA. They average 46.4 boards per contest and 24 assists per game, which ranks them 2nd and 6th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 2nd with 15.8 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Warriors give up 107.7 points per game, which ranks them 20th in the league. Their defense is surrendering a 44% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 3rd and 8th in those defensive statistics. They rank 16th with 23.2 dimes allowed per game and 8th with 42.1 boards surrendered per contest. The Warriors are 14th in the league in forcing turnovers with 14.3 per contest this year. Golden State is 1st in the NBA with 115.6 points per contest this season. They are 1st in the league in shooting at 51%, while their average scoring margin is 7.9. They shoot 39% from beyond the arc, which is good for 1st in the league. They are 12th in the NBA in rebounding with 43.9 boards per contest and 1st in assists per game with 30.2. The Warriors are 4th in turnovers per contest with 15.7.

Advanced Statistics

The Lakers are 23rd in the NBA in offensive rating with 106.6, and their defensive rating of 108.1 is ranked 18th. In terms of pace they are 1st in the league with 100.8 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 52% is 17th. As a team they are 19th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 32% of their shots, ranking 19th in the league. Los Angeles is 6th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.7 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.8 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 52%, which is 21st in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Golden State is 3rd in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.2 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.5 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 50%, which is 27th in the NBA. The Warriors are 2nd in the league in defensive rating with 107.3, and their offensive rating of 115.1 is ranked 21st. They are 3rd in the NBA in pace with 100.1 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 58% is 1st. As a unit they are 1st in the league in true shooting percentage with 61% and they shoot 3-pointers on 35% of their shot attempts, ranking 11th in the NBA.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Los Angeles +8 and over 214 total points

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