Warriors vs. Lakers predictions, best bets & Steph Curry injury update

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With just over two months remaining in the regular season, the playoff picture is starting to become clearer. This afternoon will feature a very important game between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers that could help shape the playoff picture in the Western Conference for both teams. On top of that, we will give you an update on the status of Steph Curry, and discuss his chances of being able to play in this game.

To help you prepare for this marquee matchup, our experts have provided their Warriors vs. Lakers predictions with odds from BetMGM Sportsbook.

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Both the Warriors and Lakers are having disappointing seasons, given who they both have on their roster. The Warriors are in better shape though and come into this game with a record of 34-30, which is good for fifth place in the Western Conference standings. Of course, they have been without Stephen Curry, who last played about a month ago.

The Lakers on the other hand, are 30-34 on the season, and they sit in 11th place in the Western Conference. It does not help that LeBron James recently injured his right foot and will be out for quite some time.

There are plenty of intriguing betting options for this game and below we will give our full analysis of this game, which includes the best bet from our Warriors vs. Lakers predictions.

Since the Curry injury on February 4, the Warriors have gone 7-4. This does include two losses to the Lakers, but they are currently riding a five-game win streak. The roles have also reversed, as James was healthy at the time the Warriors and the Lakers played each during Curry’s absence, but this time James will be out while Curry is likely going to suit up.

The Warriors are averaging 118.8 points per game during the time Curry was out, while allowing 112 points per game. Considering that Curry is averaging 29.4 points per game this season, welcoming him back will be crucial to the Warriors’ success over the final two months.

The Lakers have been without James for three games now, and they have gone 1-2 over that stretch. Without James leading their offense, Los Angeles is averaging just 111.3 points per game, while allowing 116 points per game.

The last time these teams played with Curry in the lineup was the first game of the season. The Warriors cruised to a 123-109 victory and that was with James in the Lakers lineup as well. The Warriors could not beat the Lakers without Curry, but his return makes Golden State -5.5 the best bet from our Warriors vs. Lakers predictions.

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It is no secret that Stephen Curry is a huge part of the Golden State Warriors and is the primary key to their success. Multiple reports suggest that Curry will be ready to go for this game, which will certainly give the Warriors a significant advantage this afternoon.

With the sharpshooter expected to be back on the court, we have even more confidence in our Warriors vs. Lakers predictions. Remember, you can tail our Warriors -5.5 pick by signing up at BetMGM for first-bet insurance up to $1,000.

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