April 3: Analysis of Warriors vs Lakers Odds, Player Props, and Picks

• The LA Lakers are 1.5-point home favorites over the Golden State Warriors tonight
• The Lakers are 3-0 versus the Warriors this season
• See the Warriors vs Lakers odds, player props, and picks, below

A potential 1st Round playoff matchup is on deck tonight as the Golden State Warriors (44-31, 21-17 away) face the LA Lakers (46-29, 29-9 home). These two teams sit fifth and fourth respectively in the West, with LA ahead by two games. Online sportsbooks expect Lebron and Co. to widen that gap per the NBA odds, but I disagree. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:10 pm PT/10:10 pm ET at the crypto.com arena, in Los Angeles, CA, with TNT providing the broadcast coverage.

Warriors vs Lakers Odds

LA is currently favored by 1.5-points and is -122 on the moneyline. The total sits at 228.5, with Golden State coming back as +102 underdogs. Per the NBA public betting trends, the spread has stood pat since opening odds were released, but the total has fallen 2 points.

Odds as of April. 3 at Caesars. Check out SBD’s Caesars Sportsbook review to see the available sign-up bonuses.

Golden State Warriors vs LA Lakers Picks

• Golden State Warriors Moneyline (+102) at Caesars

One of the reasons bettors are likely down on this total, is the strength of the Warriors defense. Golden State is up to seventh in defensive rating, after sitting 25th at the start of February. Draymond Green is the favorite in the NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds, and while he’s been playing great in his own end, the team didn’t start turning things around until Jimmy Butler arrived.

Since Jimmy Buckets was acquired, the Dubs are 2nd in defensive rating. They’re 19-5 overall, and are fresh off a convincing win versus Memphis. The defense did its job forcing 16 turnovers, while yielding only eight offensive rebounds. Steph Curry and the offense though was the bigger story, as he turned back the clock with an epic 52 point performance.

Curry splashed 12 threes, matching a season-high. He was 16-of-31 overall, putting up 32 points in the opening half alone. Curry was far from the only offensive star however, as Butler poured in 27 points and Draymond Green posted a 13 point triple-double.

Golden State’s offense is in position to succeed tonight, against a fading Lakers defense. LA ranks 18th in defensive rating over the last 10 games, surrendering 118+ points in six of their past seven.

Fortunately for Lakers fans, their Big 3 of LeBron, Luka and Austin Reaves have been unstoppable. The trio combined for 85 points two games ago, and went for 48 points, 22 rebounds and 16 assists last time out.

Doncic is averaging 30 points per game over the last month, and has torched the Warriors this season. In two games versus the Dubs, he’s averaging 38 points, 9.5 rebounds and 9.5 assists. It’s important to note those contests were against a Golden State team without Butler. The Warriors are vastly improved defensively, and have one of the highest offensive ceilings in the league when Curry is on.

I mistakenly wrote prior to Golden State’s last game that Curry didn’t look right since returning from injury. Clearly, I was dead wrong. He’s just as dangerous as ever, and with Butler and Green behind him, I’m confident the Warriors can now slow down this LA offense. In a potential playoff clash that everyone in the basketball world wants to see, give Golden State on the moneyline.

GSW vs LAL Player Props

NBA props from DraftKings Sportsbook on April 3.

Switching over to the player props market, where I’m betting Green to dominate the glass. He has an opportunity to cement his case as the DPOY tonight, and I expect him to chase down every loose ball and off target shot in his own end.

Green is averaging 7.5 rebounds versus the Lakers this season, and LA ranks in the bottom-seven of the NBA over the last 10 games in rebounding percentage.

• GSW vs LAL Player Props Pick: Draymond Green Over 6.5 Rebounds (+114)

The highly anticipated matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers on April 3 is sure to be a thrilling game for basketball fans. As two of the top teams in the Western Conference, both squads will be looking to secure a crucial victory as they jockey for playoff positioning.

When it comes to the odds for this game, the Lakers are currently favored to win by a slim margin. As of now, the Lakers have -120 odds to come out on top, while the Warriors have +110 odds to pull off the upset. This close spread indicates that oddsmakers believe this will be a tightly contested game that could go either way.

In terms of player props, there are several intriguing options to consider for this matchup. For the Lakers, LeBron James is always a strong bet to put up big numbers. Look for him to have a solid performance in this game, potentially surpassing his points, rebounds, and assists totals.

On the Warriors side, Stephen Curry is another player to keep an eye on. As one of the top scorers in the league, Curry has the ability to light up the scoreboard on any given night. Consider betting on him to have a standout game in terms of points scored.

As for picks for this game, it’s a tough call given the talent on both teams. The Lakers have been playing well as of late, but the Warriors are always a dangerous opponent with Curry leading the way. Ultimately, this game could come down to which team executes better down the stretch.

In conclusion, the Warriors vs Lakers matchup on April 3 is shaping up to be a must-watch game for NBA fans. With close odds, intriguing player props, and plenty of star power on both sides, this game has all the makings of a classic showdown. Be sure to tune in and see which team comes out on top in this pivotal matchup.