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NBA Western Conference Winners Market: Do The Lakers (+200) Have Value?

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<h1>Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Picks and Betting Preview for NBA Basketball Game on 05/08</h1>
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<div>Date: 05/08/2023</div>
<div>Time: 10:00 PM</div>
<div>Venue: Crypto.com Arena</div>
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<p>The NBA world is buzzing about the epic clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, featuring unstoppable forces such as Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. While the majority of bettors are backing the Warriors, there&#8217;s still a case to be made for the Lakers, who boast the likes of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. </p>
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<h2>Betting Odds @ FanDuel</h2>
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<th width="150px"> </th>
<th width="80px"> </th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Spread</th>
<th colspan="2" width="100px">Total</th>
<th width="100px">Moneyline</th>
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<td class="row-wrap away" rowspan="2">Golden State Warriors</td>
<td> Open</td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_open_away"> +3.5 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_open_odd_away"> -110 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right">O <span id="fanduel_total_open_away"> 228.5 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_total_open_odd_away"> -110 </span>  </td>
<td align="center"><span id="fanduel_moneyline_open_away"> +136 </span>  </td>
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<td> Current</td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_current_away"> +2.5 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_current_odd_away"> -114 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_total_current_away"> 228 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_total_current_odd_away"> -110 </span>  </td>
<td align="center"><span id="fanduel_moneyline_current_away"> +120 </span>  </td>
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<td class="row-wrap home" rowspan="2">Los Angeles Lakers</td>
<td> Open</td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_open_home"> -3.5 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_open_odd_home"> -110 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right">U <span id="fanduel_total_open_home"> 228.5 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_total_open_odd_home"> -110 </span>  </td>
<td align="center"><span id="fanduel_moneyline_open_home"> -162 </span>  </td>
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<td> Current</td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_current_home"> -2.5 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_spread_current_odd_home"> -108 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_total_current_home"> 228 </span>  </td>
<td class="score_content_center" align="right"><span id="fanduel_total_current_odd_home"> -110 </span>  </td>
<td align="center"><span id="fanduel_moneyline_current_home"> -142 </span>  </td>
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<h2>Betting Angle: Backing the Lakers at -2.5</h2>
<p>The Lakers have the talent, and with their recent success against the Warriors, it&#8217;s worth considering taking them at -2.5. While most bettors are leaning toward the Warriors, there is a case to be made for the Lakers, especially considering their strong performance at home during the playoffs.</p>
<h2>Projected Lineups:</h2>
<h3>Golden State Warriors</h3>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">PG</td>
<td width="200px"> Stephen Curry</td>
<td width="250px">  29.4 Points, 6.1 Rebounds, 6.3 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SG</td>
<td width="200px"> Klay Thompson</td>
<td width="250px">  21.9 Points, 4.1 Rebounds, 2.4 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">PF</td>
<td width="200px"> Draymond Green</td>
<td width="250px">  8.5 Points, 7.2 Rebounds, 6.8 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SF</td>
<td width="200px"> Andrew Wiggins</td>
<td width="250px">  17.1 Points, 5.0 Rebounds, 2.3 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">PG</td>
<td width="200px"> Jordan Poole</td>
<td width="250px">  20.4 Points, 2.7 Rebounds, 4.5 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Kevon Looney</td>
<td width="250px">  7.0 Points, 9.3 Rebounds, 2.5 Assists</td>
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<h2>Warriors&#8217; Offensive Firepower: Curry and Thompson</h2>
<p>There&#8217;s no denying the lethal combination of Curry and Thompson, who have become an offensive powerhouse for the Warriors. With their sharpshooting skills and ability to score at will, it&#8217;s no wonder many bettors are placing their faith in the Warriors to emerge victorious in this matchup.</p>
<h3>Los Angeles Lakers</h3>
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<td align="center" width="25px">1.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">C</td>
<td width="200px"> Anthony Davis</td>
<td width="250px">  25.9 Points, 12.5 Rebounds, 2.6 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">2.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SF</td>
<td width="200px"> LeBron James</td>
<td width="250px">  28.9 Points, 8.3 Rebounds, 6.8 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">3.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">PG</td>
<td width="200px"> DAngelo Russell</td>
<td width="250px">  17.8 Points, 3.0 Rebounds, 6.2 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">4.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SG</td>
<td width="200px"> Austin Reaves</td>
<td width="250px">  13.0 Points, 3.0 Rebounds, 3.4 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">5.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">SF</td>
<td width="200px"> Jarred Vanderbilt</td>
<td width="250px">  7.9 Points, 7.5 Rebounds, 2.4 Assists</td>
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<td align="center" width="25px">6.</td>
<td align="center" width="35px">PG</td>
<td width="200px"> Dennis Schroder</td>
<td width="250px">  12.6 Points, 2.5 Rebounds, 4.5 Assists</td>
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<h2>Lakers&#8217; Counterattack: LeBron, Anthony Davis, and D-Lo</h2>
<p>Despite the Warriors&#8217; impressive lineup, the Lakers have their own set of weapons in LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The dynamic duo has the potential to change the game&#8217;s outcome, and with D&#8217;Angelo Russell contributing 17-20 points per game, they&#8217;re playing better than ever. In fact, the Lakers recently handed the Warriors a resounding defeat, leading some to believe they may be underestimated in tonight&#8217;s matchup.</p>
<h2>Last 5 Against The Spread:</h2>
<h3>Golden State Warriors</h3>
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<th align="center" width="100px">DATE</th>
<th align="center" width="50px">OPP</th>
<th align="center" width="80px">SPREAD</th>
<th align="center" width="80px">TOTAL</th>
<th align="center" width="80px">SCORE</th>
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<td align="left">Sat, May 06</td>
<td align="center">LAL</td>
<td align="center">+3.0</td>
<td align="center">229.0</td>
<td align="center">127-97</td>
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<td align="left">Thu, May 04</td>
<td align="center">LAL</td>
<td align="center">-7.0</td>
<td align="center">226.5</td>
<td align="center">127-100</td>
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<td align="left">Tue, May 02</td>
<td align="center">LAL</td>
<td align="center">-4.5</td>
<td align="center">227.0</td>
<td align="center">117-112</td>
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<td align="left">Sun, Apr 30</td>
<td align="center">SAC</td>
<td align="center">+1.5</td>
<td align="center">229.0</td>
<td align="center">120-100</td>
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<td align="left">Fri, Apr 28</td>
<td align="center">SAC</td>
<td align="center">-7.0</td>
<td align="center">236.5</td>
<td align="center">118-99</td>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Los Angeles Lakers</h3>
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<th align="center" width="100px">DATE</th>
<th align="center" width="50px">OPP</th>
<th align="center" width="80px">SPREAD</th>
<th align="center" width="80px">TOTAL</th>
<th align="center" width="80px">SCORE</th>
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<td align="left">Sat, May 06</td>
<td align="center">GS</td>
<td align="center">-3.0</td>
<td align="center">229.0</td>
<td align="center">127-97</td>
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<td align="left">Thu, May 04</td>
<td align="center">GS</td>
<td align="center">+7.0</td>
<td align="center">226.5</td>
<td align="center">127-100</td>
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<td align="left">Tue, May 02</td>
<td align="center">GS</td>
<td align="center">+4.5</td>
<td align="center">227.0</td>
<td align="center">117-112</td>
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<td align="left">Fri, Apr 28</td>
<td align="center">MEM</td>
<td align="center">-5.0</td>
<td align="center">220.0</td>
<td align="center">125-85</td>
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<td align="left">Wed, Apr 26</td>
<td align="center">MEM</td>
<td align="center">+4.5</td>
<td align="center">222.0</td>
<td align="center">116-99</td>
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<h2>Betting Insights:</h2>
<h3>Los Angeles Lakers</h3>
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<li>4-1 (.800) against the spread at home as a favorite in their last five games across the regular season and playoffs in 2022/2023</li>
<li>5-0 (1.000) at home as a favorite in their last five games across the regular season and playoffs in 2022/2023</li>
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<h3>Golden State Warriors</h3>
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<li>1-4 (.200) against the spread on the road as an underdog in their last five games across the regular season and playoffs in 2022/2023</li>
<li>3-19 (.136) on the road as an underdog in 2022/2023</li>
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<h2>Embrace the Unofficial <em>Underdog</em> in Lakers vs. Warriors</h2>
<p>In the highly anticipated Lakers vs. Warriors showdown, it may be time to embrace the people&#8217;s underdog and back the Lakers. Sure, LA is favored, but with the majority of bets being played on G-State, the home team has become the unofficial dog. With a strong lineup featuring LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and De Lo, as well as their recent success against the Warriors, the Lakers could prove to be the better bet in this epic NBA matchup.</p>
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