Lakers vs. Warriors Game 2 Prediction - NBA Playoffs 2023

The Golden State Warriors square off with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center on Thursday, commencing at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Lakers vs. Warriors, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Lakers vs. Warriors Game 2

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Lakers-Warriors NBA Playoffs game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Warriors a 71% chance of defeating the Lakers.

The NBA Playoffs is an annual elimination tournament held to determine the league's champion.

Sixteen teams, including the Lakers and Warriors, reached the 2023 NBA Playoffs, which includes four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.

Each round of the NBA Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins advancing to the next round until a champion is crowned.

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Lakers vs. Warriors Game 2 Odds

• Spread: Warriors -6.5 (-115), Lakers +6.5 (-105)
• Moneyline: Warriors -275, Lakers +235
• Total: Over/Under 226.5 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Warriors are listed as -6.5 favorites versus the Lakers, with -115 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lakers (+6.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -105.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Warriors at -275. That means you can risk $275 to win $100, for a total payout of $375, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at +235, where you can bet $100 to profit $235, earning a total payout of $335, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 226.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check all of the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Lakers (+6.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 226.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Lakers vs. Warriors Game 2

• Spread: Lakers +6.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Lakers @ +235 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Under 226.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (51% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling intelligence to help you make more informed decisions with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

While the Warriors are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Lakers moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Lakers vs. Warriors Game 2 Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Golden State at Chase Center this Thursday has the Warriors winning 116-109.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Lakers-Warriors matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Lakers vs. Warriors Game 2 Player Props

Betting on Lakers vs. Warriors prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

Anthony Davis is expected to lead the Lakers with 29 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists, while Stephen Curry is projected to have 37 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the Warriors.

Lakers Projected Box Score

• Anthony Davis: 29 PTS, 14 REB, 3 AST
• LeBron James: 29 PTS, 9 REB, 7 AST
• D'Angelo Russell: 19 PTS, 2 REB, 6 AST
• Austin Reaves: 17 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST
• Dennis Schroder: 11 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST

Warriors Projected Box Score

• Stephen Curry: 37 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST
• Klay Thompson: 24 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST
• Andrew Wiggins: 18 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST
• Jordan Poole: 15 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
• Draymond Green: 10 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Lakers vs. Warriors on Thursday May 4, 2023.

Lakers vs. Warriors Game 2 2023 NBA Playoffs

Thursday's action between the Warriors and Lakers in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors
• Date: Thursday May 4, 2023
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Chase Center

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