NBA Betting: Three Things To Know Before Betting On Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, October 18

The Los Angeles Lakers take on the Golden State Warriors in NBA action at Chase Center on Tuesday, starting at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Lakers vs. Warriors, plus our score prediction, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

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Three Things To Know Before Betting On Lakers vs. Warriors

1. Head-To-Head

The Warriors were 3-1 in four games played against the Lakers last year, but Los Angeles did cover the spread in two of those games. Even with those covers for the Lakers, the Warriors are 3-2 ATS in the last five meetings between these teams. But it's a little hard to factor in head-to-head history with these two franchises both having some down years in recent seasons. It's more important to look at the on-court matchups.

2. New signings

The Lakers actually made some really nice improvements this offseason, bringing in Patrick Beverley, Lonnie Walker IV, Dennis Schroder and Thomas Bryant. The last two players are out for this game, but Beverley and Walker look like two guys that should fit in really nicely next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Also, Beverley's tenacity on the defensive end will stand out in a game like this. He'll pick Stephen Curry up from full court in this one. That won't mean that Curry will get shut down or anything, but he could be a little tired late in the game. That's something to consider if this one is close in the end — which it could very well be. 

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3. Draymond vs. Poole

The Warriors are the defending champions and arguably got better with their offseason acquisitions. However, Golden State has a lot to figure out when it comes to chemistry, as we all know that Draymond Green nearly knocked Jordan Poole out in practice last week. It'll be interesting to see if there are any lingering on-court effects from that situation. The Chase Center will be rocking for this game, but will the classic Warriors vibes be there on the court? These guys might hate each other right now.  

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Lakers vs. Warriors Game Odds

• Spread: Warriors -6 (-106), Lakers +6 (-105)
• Moneyline: Warriors -245, Lakers +220
• Total: Over/Under 225 (-110/-105)

Points Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Warriors are listed as -6 favorites against the Lakers, with -106 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lakers (+6) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -105.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Warriors at -245, which means you can risk $245 to win $100, for a total payout of $345, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at +220, where you can bet $100 to profit $220, earning a total payout of $320, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 225 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Lakers (+6) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 225 points is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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DimersBOT Best Bets for Lakers vs. Warriors

• Spread: Lakers +6 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Lakers @ +220 via BetMGM (0.7% edge)
• Total: Under 225 @ -105 via PointsBet (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering intelligence to help you make better decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Warriors are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Lakers moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

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DimersBOT Lakers vs. Warriors Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Golden State at Chase Center this Tuesday has the Warriors winning 115-109.

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

DimersBOT Lakers vs. Warriors Player Prop Picks

Prop bets are a common way to wager on LA Lakers vs. Golden State 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.

LeBron James is expected to step up for the Lakers with 30 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, while Stephen Curry is projected to finish with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists for the Warriors.

Lakers Projected Box Scores

1. LeBron James: 30 PTS, 8 REB, 6 AST
2. Anthony Davis: 18 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST
3. Russell Westbrook: 16 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST
4. Kendrick Nunn: 16 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST
5. Patrick Beverley: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 5 AST

Warriors Projected Box Scores

1. Stephen Curry: 24 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
2. Jordan Poole: 19 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
3. Klay Thompson: 18 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
4. Andrew Wiggins: 14 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST
5. Jonathan Kuminga: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Lakers vs. Warriors on Tuesday October 18, 2022.

Lakers vs. Warriors 2022 Game Info

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

• Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors
• Date: Tuesday October 18, 2022
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Chase Center

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