Lakers vs Warriors Game 1 Prediction & Best Bets: LeBron vs Steph
Written by: Daniel Collins
Last Update: Tue May 02, 2023, 2:35 pm ET
Read Time: 4 minutes
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Fasten your seatbelts, boys and girls, because this series is going to be a good one.
The Los Angeles Lakers roll into the Bay to take on the Golden State Warriors in game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals on TNT tonight.
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- Important Game 1 Information
- Game 1 Prediction
- Player Prop of the Game
Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Game 1
- Game Date and Time: Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023. 10:00 PM EST
- Game Location: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
- Where to Watch: TNT/NBA App
Spread
- Lakers +4.5 (-110)
- Warriors -4.5 (-110)
MoneyLine
- Lakers (+155)
- Warriors (-190)
Total
- Over 227 (-110)
- Under 227 (-110)
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Prediction
This series is going to be ALOT of fun.
The Lakers were able to handle their business in style against the 2 seed Memphis Grizzlies in 6 games. LeBron James and Anthony Davis were fantastic and overpowered the Grizzlies on their way to the 2nd round and a date with the defending champ Warriors.
The Warriors went all the way with the Kings to game 7 and were able to get the job done on the back of a performance for the ages from Steph Curry.
Steph and the Warriors will look to carry that momentum into Game 1 and move one step closer to defending their title.
The Warriors are tough to beat in Chase Center and I think that stays true tonight but the Lakers are dialed in right now and ready for a fight in this series.
I like LeBron and the Lakers to cover and keep this game close, but the Warriors eventually getting the job done to start the series with a bang.
Best Bet
Lakers +5 (-110) BetOnline
Player Prop of the Game
Jordan Poole o2.5 Assists (-105) BetMGM
Hard to not love this prop.
Jordan Poole has 3+ assists in 8 straight games versus the Lakers. Just insane.
He also has 3+ assists in 6 of his last 10 games, while averaging about 22 minutes a game.
For the value and the hit rate, I love Poole to be a important part of the facilitating to start this series.
He also has 4+ assists in 7 of the last 8 versus the Lakers and for the awesome plus money value, it is worth a sprinkle as well.
Bonus: 4+ assists (+210) BetOnline
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Daniel Collins is a sports fanatic and data-driven bettor. He has expertise in the NFL, NBA, and NHL. He’s a big fan of the Titans #titanup, Predators #predators and Arsenal #coyg. If he isn’t watching, betting on or writing about sports, he loves the outdoors, traveling, strong coffee and delicious food. You can follow him on X @SweatpantJesus. Peace and Love
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