Lakers vs Warriors Betting Picks remains our only focus on the Thursday night slate as the Golden State Warriors try to even the series on this night. Now, this game could mean a changing of the guard if the Lakers win again. Los Angeles stole Game 1 and had the talent to push Golden State in a way other teams cannot. Naturally, MyBookie Vegas online sportsbook serves a few more good lines our way. Can Golden State fire back?
Lakers vs Warriors Betting Picks are the only game in town for the Thursday night NBA schedule. Again, we are in the Bay Area to see if the Golden State Warriors mount up that offense and streak past the Lakers. That would even up the series and only push the expectations of a longer series. Despite the way the Lakers play, one sees the potential in a possible cover again for Game 2.
Darvin Ham led this Lakers team and pushed the right buttons in Game 1. Despite a Los Angeles team that shot just 24% from three-point range, the Lakers still scored 117 points in Golden State. Now, that is not easy to do. It was behind Anthony Davis, who racked up 30 points and 23 rebounds. He also blocked four shots and stayed out of foul trouble. LeBron James chipped in with three blocks and 11 rebounds. There was a bigger reason the Lakers won.
Anthony Davis' monster performance placed him in impressive company with the Los Angeles Lakers 🤩
— ♑KD314♑ (@kendell_m) May 3, 2023
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So, Anthony Davis was impressive, but more impressive was how Los Angeles stayed out of foul trouble. Crazy enough, Golden State did not get some home calls like one would expect. The Warriors committed 24 fouls in all with several players in foul trouble by the fourth quarter. Los Angeles moves the ball around better, while Golden State hopes the perimeter game will catch fire. Also, that is playing with fire for the Warriors.
Now, it is possible Los Angeles could cover again getting six points (6.5 would have been better) with a small wager at (-110). Some pegged this as low as 5.5, so watch for any late shifts. Golden State will make more shots, but the Los Angeles interior presence is persistent. If the Lakers do not turn the ball over a ton, they can cover once more in the Lakers vs Warriors Betting Picks.
So, with the Lakers vs Warriors Betting Picks, some liberties can be taken, like a look at “pizza bets.” This comes down to those few dollars here and a few dollars there types of wagers. Now, one can bet as little as $1 to $3 here. Again, with the risk that is Golden State going on runs, there always lies the chance the Warriors can blow the Lakers out. Though, it is not likely, a huge margin of victory always is possible.
VegasBetting examines some potential hedge bets of the tiniest denominations. The Lakers can beat anyone in the world and lose to anyone in the world. Unfortunately, Los Angeles needs all their pieces to work mostly in harmony for them to win. Golden State can play disjointed and still have a chance to win anywhere. The Warriors are like loose cannons in the sense that they are a tough team to figure out.
The contrasting offenses of the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers could not have been more pronounced than in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal on Tuesday. https://t.co/CHOLm2j7dW
— San Francisco Chronicle (@sfchronicle) May 3, 2023
Also, the key in all of this is that Los Angeles must play bruising on both sides of the ball and stay healthy. That sometimes is a tough ask for the Lakers. Reality dictates that Los Angeles has props like more rebounds (53-49 over GS in Game 1). Look at a possible parlay again, with Davis and James both going over 9.5 rebounds on Thursday. If not, take both of their overs.
NBA online betting sites like both players staying out of foul trouble for this prop, but for the Lakers to close the door late in Game 4. Yes, this second game could be decided by single digits. With Los Angeles shooting 25-29 from the charity stripe and keeping the game close, one can even alternate with the Lakers at +2.5 for the first half here. At around EVEN, this has some bonus value.
The Lakers vs Warriors Betting Picks delivers more possibilities for Thursday night. So, yes, there are other ways to wager. This makes sports betting fun. Our idea is not to break the bank with outrageous high-dollar bets. Why not go smaller and build instead?
NBA Vegas prop bets like bumping the spread around, too, as another potential hedge. What if we went the other way in this matchup and said, Golden State could blow Los Angeles out by ten or more points? A +9 spread is +136 at MyBookie. Going +10 at almost +150 may be a bridge too far.
The “player performance doubles” on BetOnline are another way to gain wager a little here and there to pick one’s spots. A small Davis to nab 15+ rebounds and LA to win is +400, for example. If that is too risky for the taking, then consider the under 17.5 points for the largest lead at +101. Honestly, the fun is with exploring the options.
Finally, Anthony Davis, over of 43 for PRA, is in play at -115. He may not have to go quite as ham as he did in Game 1. However, he can top 50 combined again on Thursday.
At VegasBetting, enjoy these easier NBA slates that allow for more micro-betting options. Good luck!
Summary
Chris Wassel AA, AAS CURRENTLY Sports Writer and Journalist RESIDES IN Rahway, NJ EDUCATION Union County College, Montclair State University EXPERTISE Business, Writing, Sports, Food, Grilling, Olympics, Injuries, Politics, and more Summary Member of FSWA, FSGA, and a variety of Sports Betting Groups. Lead arranger of news and injury reports for Rotoballer Hockey. Also did the news lead for NASCAR on the same site coming out of COVID. Strategy and mapping out of various sports betting and sports articles for MyNHLTradeRumors and gambling.com. Runs a hockey and fantasy hockey podcast that teaches fantasy hockey players how to improve their skills. Experience Chris Wassel has 20+ years of sports journalistic experience in various disciplines.. His ability to play sports is well documented. Most people in the business just write. However, Chris will race cars and even a super Moto bike from time to time. There is that fitness and hiking/cycling aspect too. Chris has climbed mountains from Mount Washington to Mount San Jacinto in Palm Springs, California. For those that do not know. Chris also dabbles in food eating contests and challenges. Having a unique background with friends including Joey Chestnut and Casey Webb, Chris has the ability to eat a whole 16-pound turkey or a 32 inch meat lover's pizza. Since 2013, Chris has primarily focused on sports writing and fitness. On social media, he will answer any question in many different aspects. Even Chris's ability to wager on Entertainment and US Elections is well documented. He was able to predict Joe Biden's inevitable dip in approval rating below 40%. Throughout his career, Chris has worked at a lot of places from DraftKings to USA Today and much more. Finally, Chris has been nominated for quite a few awards from the Fantasy Sports Writers Association for Hockey Writer Of The Year. Also, there have been a number of amazing fantasy hockey championships from expert to high-stake leagues. Education Chris received an Associates from Union Country College for business and accounting. Chris did sports journalism work at Montclair State University covering the hockey, baseball, and football teams. Quote from Chris Wassel "Do Not Think, Just Do.”
Education
1999 Graduate of Union County College
1993 Graduate of Rahway High School
Professional Achievements
Media credentialed member of the New Jersey Devils since 2010
Covered several NHL Drafts including the one day event in Newark in 2013
Been on countless podcasts, TV shows, and more including Sportsnet and even NHL Network