Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, 5/12/2023 Preview and Pick

Game: Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers

Date: Friday, May 12, 2023

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Golden State (+2)

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on Friday in Game 6 of their series. The Lakers lead 3-2. Golden State opens this contest as 2-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The total has been set at 223.5.

The Warriors went home with a win by a final score of 121-106 in Game 5. Golden State walked away from the game with a 51.1% field goal percentage (47 out of 92) and made 13 out of their 35 three-point shots. From the charity stripe, the Warriors knocked down 14 of their 15 attempts for a rate of 93.3%. In terms of hauling in rebounds, they compiled a total of 48 with 9 of them being of the offensive sort. They also distributed 29 dimes in this contest in addition to forcing 14 turnovers and earning 8 steals. In relation to defense, Golden State let their opponent shoot 48.3% from the field on 42 out of 87 shooting. Los Angeles recorded 24 dimes and had 6 steals in this game. On top of that, Los Angeles snagged 38 rebounds (7 offensive, 31 defensive) and earned 5 blocked shots. Los Angeles went 80.0% at the free throw line by burying 12 of 15 attempts. They made 10 of 27 shots from long range. In regard to fouls, the Warriors finished with 18 while the Lakers had 17 fouls.

Stephen Curry is a guy who was a major factor in the game. He ended up walking away with 27 points on 12 of 24 shooting. He played 39 minutes played and also grabbed 3 rebounds. Curry finished 50.0% from the floor and also distributed 8 dimes.

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Golden State enters this one with a record of 44-38 on the year. They lose possession by turning the ball over 16.3 times per contest and as a group they commit 21.4 fouls per game. As a unit, Golden State is pulling down 44.6 boards per contest and has racked up 2,446 assists this year, which has them ranked 1st in basketball in terms of passing. The Warriors are shooting 38.5% on 3-pointers (1,363 of 3,540) and 79.4% from the charity stripe. They are averaging 118.9 points per outing (2nd in the NBA) while connecting on 47.9% from the floor.

On the defensive end of the court, the Warriors have forced 14.3 turnovers per contest and they draw 18.4 fouls. They relinquish 36.4% on 3-point attempts while they are 21st in the league in PPG allowed (117.1). The Warriors are giving up an opponent shooting percentage of 46.9% (3,478 of 7,423) and they concede 43.3 rebounds per contest as a basketball team. They are currently ranked 17th in basketball in giving up assists to their opponents with 2,110 conceded for the season.

In Game 5, the Lakers earned 31 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive rebounds totaling 38 for this game. They also gave up possession of the ball 14 times, while getting 6 steals for the contest. The Warriors had 18 personal fouls for the contest which got the Lakers to the charity stripe for 15 shots. They were able to knock down 12 of the free throws for a clip of 80.0%. In reference to 3-point attempts, Los Angeles made 10 of their 27 attempts (37.0%). When the game finished, the Lakers shot 42 out of 87 from the floor which had them at 48.3%. The Lakers permitted the Warriors to convert 47 out of 92 attempts from the floor which had them shooting 51.1% in this contest. They went 37.1% from 3-point land by going 13 of 35 and ended up shooting 14 of 15 at the free throw line (93.3%). When discussing attacking the glass, Los Angeles permitted Golden State to snag 48 in all (9 on the offensive glass).

LeBron James pitched in for the Lakers for the matchup. He knocked down 9 of 17 in this game for a rate of 52.9%, and had 9 rebounds. James totaled 25 points in his 39 minutes on the hardwood and had 3 assists in this matchup.

Los Angeles has a mark of 43-39 so far this season. As an offensive team, the Lakers are shooting 48.2% from the floor, which ranks them 10th in the league. Los Angeles has earned 9,608 pts for the year (117.2 per game) and they collect 45.7 boards per game. They are assisting teammates 25.3 times per contest (15th in basketball) and they turn the ball over 14.1 times per contest. The Lakers are responsible for committing 17.9 personal fouls every game and they connect on 77.5% from the charity stripe.

The Los Angeles defense gives up 34.4% on three-point shots (1,028 of 2,991) and their opponents are making 77.3% of their free throw attempts. They allow 25.7 dimes and 44.9 boards per contest, which ranks them 15th and 25th in the league. The Lakers on defense are ranked 20th in the league in PPG allowed with 116.6. They have forced 12.6 turnovers on a nightly basis and have allowed teams to shoot 46.9% from the floor (10th in the league).

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlay's Pundit's Pick: Take Los Angeles (-2) and under 223.5 points

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