Lakers vs. Warriors Game 1 Prediction - NBA Playoffs 2023

NBA action continues on Tuesday at 10:00PM ET as the Los Angeles Lakers lock horns with the Golden State Warriors in the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center.

Dimers' free betting picks for Lakers vs. Warriors, plus our score prediction, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Lakers vs. Warriors Game 1

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Lakers-Warriors NBA Playoffs matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Warriors a 66% chance of winning against the Lakers.

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

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

Each round 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 1 Odds

• Spread: Warriors -4.5 (-105), Lakers +4.5 (-114)
• Moneyline: Warriors -175, Lakers +150
• Total: Over/Under 227 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Warriors are listed as -4.5 favorites versus the Lakers, with -105 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lakers (+4.5) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -114.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Warriors at -175, which means you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at +150, where you can put down $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 227 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 the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Warriors (-4.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 227 points has a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Lakers vs. Warriors Game 1

• Spread: Warriors -4.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (51% probability)
• Moneyline: Warriors @ -175 via DraftKings Sportsbook (66% probability)
• Total: Under 227 @ -110 via PointsBet (52% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to help you make more informed decisions with the legal sportsbooks in the United States.

Lakers vs. Warriors Game 1 Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Golden State at Chase Center on Tuesday has the Warriors winning 115-110.

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Dimers has full coverage of Tuesday's Lakers-Warriors matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live scores.

Lakers vs. Warriors Game 1 Player Props

Prop bets are an exciting way to wager on Lakers vs. Warriors without necessarily betting on the outcome of Tuesday's game itself.

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Chase Center.

Anthony Davis is expected to lead the way for the Lakers with 29 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists, while Stephen Curry is projected to finish with 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: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
• Rui Hachimura: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 1 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: 14 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST
• Draymond Green: 10 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Lakers vs. Warriors on Tuesday May 2, 2023.

Lakers vs. Warriors Game 1 2023 NBA Playoffs

Tuesday's game between the Warriors and Lakers in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors
• Date: Tuesday May 2, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Chase Center

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