Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Game Picks 11/13/2019

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Staples Center

Eric Paschall and the Golden State Warriors (2-9, 5th in the Pacific Division) head to Staples Center on Wednesday where they'll meet the Los Angeles Lakers (7-2, 1st in the Pacific Division).

The Warriors are covering 36.4% of the time, having gone 4-7-0 ATS. Los Angeles is covering the spread 66.7% of the time, going 6-3-0 against the spread.

Key Golden State Warriors Injuries

11/11/2019 Omari Spellman PF Ankle Game Time Decision
11/7/2019 Kevon Looney PF Hamstring Expected to be out until at least Nov 25
11/1/2019 Stephen Curry PG Hand Expected to be out until at least Feb 18
10/31/2019 Jacob Evans SG Hip Expected to be out until at least Dec 1
10/22/2019 Klay Thompson SG Knee Expected to be out until at least Jun 1

Key Los Angeles Lakers Injuries

11/11/2019 Troy Daniels SF Knee Game Time Decision
11/11/2019 Rajon Rondo PG Calf Game Time Decision
11/11/2019 Anthony Davis PF Shoulder Game Time Decision
8/15/2019 DeMarcus Cousins C Knee Expected to be out until at least May 15

Player Spotlight

Eric Paschall comes into this game averaging 15.6 points per contest while playing 30.4 minutes per night this year. He grabs 4.4 rebounds per contest and distributes 1.4 assists per game. His FG percentage is 53% while his free throw percentage is 90%. D'Angelo Russell averages 26.3 points per contest in 32.4 minutes per game. He averages 6.5 assists per game and 4.0 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 45% for the season while his free throw percentage is 75%.

Player Spotlight

LeBron James scores 24.6 points per contest while playing 35.1 minutes per game. He hauls in 8.3 rebounds per contest and has 11.0 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is at 74%. Anthony Davis averages 26.6 points per game this year and he sees the court an average of 35.0 minutes per game. He also brings in 10.2 rebounds per game and has 3.2 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 48% and his free throw percentage is 89%.

Useful Team Statistics

Golden State averages 111.7 points per contest, which is 14th in the league. Their average scoring margin is -9.5 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a unit, which has them ranked 24th. From 3-point territory they shoot 33%, which is good for 22nd in the NBA. They average 44.5 boards per contest and 24.2 assists per game, which ranks them 20th and 11th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 24th with 14.5 per game. The Warriors allow 121.2 points per contest, which is 28th in the NBA. They also surrender a 49% shooting percentage and a 39% average from 3-point range, ranking them 28th and 29th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 46.6 rebounds a game which ranks 19th, and they allow 26.7 assists per game which puts them in 30th place in the league. They force 15.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 11th in the NBA.

Useful Team Statistics

Los Angeles is 20th in the NBA with 108.4 points per contest this season. They are 7th in the league in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is 8.33. They shoot 31% from beyond the arc, which is good for 27th in the league. They are 12th in the NBA in rebounding with 46.6 boards per contest and 7th in assists per game with 25.1. The Lakers are 21st in turnovers per contest with 15.1. The Lakers give up 100.1 points per game, which ranks them 3rd in the league. Their defense surrenders a 42% shooting percentage and a 30% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 5th and 3rd in those defensive statistics. They rank 6th with 21.6 dimes allowed per game and 12th with 45.1 boards surrendered per contest. The Lakers are 26th in the league in forcing turnovers with 17.7 per contest this year.

Advanced Statistics

The Warriors are 13th in the league in defensive rating with 117.3, and their offensive rating of 108.1 is ranked 30th. They are 16th in the NBA in pace with 102.3 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 50% is 26th. As a unit they are 22nd in the league in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shot attempts, ranking 24th in the NBA. Golden State is 26th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.4 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.1 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 56%, which is 2nd in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

Los Angeles is 20th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.2 times per 100 possessions while forcing 15.5 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 47%, which is 28th in the league. The Lakers are 20th in the NBA in offensive rating with 106.2, and their defensive rating of 98.1 is ranked 1st. In terms of pace they are 20th in the league with 100.9 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 52% is 18th. As a team they are 21st in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 33% of their shots, ranking 26th in the league.

Who will win tonight's Warriors/Lakers NBA game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Golden State

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