NBA · Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 PM

Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors

O/U 234.5 · SPREAD Los Angeles Lakers -2.5 · Chase Center

GARY'S PICK

NBAvs Lakers· -104

Friday night at Chase Center, NBA Cup group play counts in the standings, and the Lakers are laying 2.5 on the road off a 22-point opening-night win over Golden State. That number leans hard on one result, and I'm taking the points. Set the head-to-head aside. With Dončić, the Lakers' other games are a 125-117 win over the Clippers, a 132-123 win at Utah and a 129-136 loss to Portland. That's plus-10 total, against two teams that are a combined 2-7 and the one winning team they've seen, which beat them. With Curry, the Warriors' other games are 108-111 against unbeaten Memphis, 134-114 at Denver and 119-114 at Minnesota. That's plus-22, two of the three on the road. Minnesota was missing Anthony Edwards, but the Lakers' schedule has still been softer. And the opener was game one for both teams, with Podziemski out and Golden State shooting 8-of-36 from three. Podziemski has started all three games since. The spot helps. This is the Lakers' third game in four nights, they're being careful with Dončić's back, and Reaves logged 39 minutes Tuesday and 31 Wednesday. Golden State is home for just the second time after playing four of its first five on the road. On the floor, the Warriors have grabbed at least 13 offensive boards every night and average 20.4 second-chance points, while Utah just outrebounded the Lakers 52-31. Curry is rolling: 44 in Minnesota, 8-of-8 in Denver, and 39-of-39 at the line over four games. Dončić turned it over 6 times in the opener and 11 against the Clippers. What beats me? Kessler, who went 12-of-12 for 26 in the opener as the Lakers scored 66 in the paint against a frontcourt with no Porziņģis. Golden State's 16 to 19 turnovers every game, against a Lakers team that just made 15 steals. A Warriors team that let a 106-94 lead over Memphis turn into a loss on a 17-0 run. And the hook: a Lakers win by exactly 3 sinks this ticket. Watch Gui Santos in warmups. If the knee holds up, Golden State gets back some forward depth. Warriors +2.5.

The pick & result

Published pick: Golden State Warriors +2.5 -104
Published odds: -104
Result: Won
Final score: 95-112

Odds are the American price printed with this pick, not a current offer. Wins, losses and pushes remain on the public record; a missing grade is not a win.

The read

Set the head-to-head aside. With Dončić, the Lakers' other games are a 125-117 win over the Clippers, a 132-123 win at Utah and a 129-136 loss to Portland. That's plus-10 total, against two teams that are a combined 2-7 and the one winning team they've seen, which beat them. With Curry, the Warriors' other games are 108-111 against unbeaten Memphis, 134-114 at Denver and 119-114 at Minnesota. That's plus-22, two of the three on the road. Minnesota was missing Anthony Edwards, but the Lakers' schedule has still been softer. And the opener was game one for both teams, with Podziemski out and Golden State shooting 8-of-36 from three. Podziemski has started all three games since.

The spot helps. This is the Lakers' third game in four nights, they're being careful with Dončić's back, and Reaves logged 39 minutes Tuesday and 31 Wednesday. Golden State is home for just the second time after playing four of its first five on the road.

On the floor, the Warriors have grabbed at least 13 offensive boards every night and average 20.4 second-chance points, while Utah just outrebounded the Lakers 52-31. Curry is rolling: 44 in Minnesota, 8-of-8 in Denver, and 39-of-39 at the line over four games. Dončić turned it over 6 times in the opener and 11 against the Clippers.

What beats me? Kessler, who went 12-of-12 for 26 in the opener as the Lakers scored 66 in the paint against a frontcourt with no Porziņģis. Golden State's 16 to 19 turnovers every game, against a Lakers team that just made 15 steals. A Warriors team that let a 106-94 lead over Memphis turn into a loss on a 17-0 run. And the hook: a Lakers win by exactly 3 sinks this ticket.

Watch Gui Santos in warmups. If the knee holds up, Golden State gets back some forward depth. Warriors +2.5.

Injuries noted

Los Angeles Lakers: Cameron Carr (Out) — Injury/Illness - Right Oblique Strain; Adou Thiero (Out) — Injury/Illness - Left Knee Injury Management; Ziaire Williams (Out) — Injury/Illness - Left Foot / Heel Injury Management

Golden State Warriors: Jimmy Butler III (Out) — Injury/Illness - Right ACL Repair / Surgery; Moses Moody (Out) — Injury/Illness - Left Patellar Tendon Repair / Surgery; Kristaps Porzingis (Out) — Not With Team; Gui Santos (Questionable) — Injury/Illness - Left Knee Tendinitis

The research

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HEAD-TO-HEAD

LAL won last season's series 3-1
3-1
The Lakers won three of four meetings last season by 10 a game. That's four games from a different season, and tonight is the first meeting this year, so it says little about tonight's game. Golden State is missing Santos and the Lakers have Ziaire Williams questionable, so watch the late injury news more closely than last year's series.

REPLACEMENT

Gui Santos is OUT for GSW
OUT
Santos was listed doubtful earlier today with left knee tendinitis and has now been ruled out, which is how a doubtful tag usually ends. Tendinitis can come and go, so he may return soon. Golden State's rotation loses one body for the night.
Adou Thiero is OUT for LAL
OUT
Adou Thiero is out for the Lakers as they manage a left knee injury. He was ruled out on game day, which affects Lakers bench depth tonight.
Cameron Carr is OUT for LAL
OUT
Cameron Carr is out for the Lakers with a right oblique strain, ruled out on game day. A late scratch can shift bench minutes, so check the Lakers rotation before tip.
Moses Moody is OUT for GSW
OUT
Moses Moody is out for Golden State after left patellar tendon surgery. He has been out for some time, so it is a known part of the Warriors rotation.
Jimmy Butler is OUT for GSW
OUT
Jimmy Butler is out for Golden State as he recovers from right ACL surgery. This is a long-term absence, so his loss is already part of how the Warriors have been playing.
Kristaps Porzingis is OUT for GSW
OUT
Kristaps Porzingis is out for Golden State and not with the team, with reporting that the Warriors are exploring trades involving him. Treat the Warriors as playing without him for now, since his status looks tied to roster moves rather than health.
Ziaire Williams is Questionable for LAL
Questionable
Williams is questionable because the Lakers are managing a left foot and heel injury. A management tag like that can lead to a rest night, so check his status before tipoff.

SITUATIONAL

Both sides on 2 days rest
2d both
Both teams are on two days of rest, so neither has a schedule edge. Late status on Ziaire Williams matters more than rest.

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Props on this game

GARY'S PICK
WALKER KESSLERREBOUNDS UNDER 9.5
NBALos Angeles Lakers· +106
LOST · ACTUAL 13
Kessler has played five games and grabbed 9, 8, 7, 8 and 9 rebounds. That includes 30 minutes against this same Warriors team and a 35-minute night. He has yet to reach double figures, and the book is paying plus money for him to stay under. The Lakers spread their rebounds around. LaRavia had 10 boards in his start on Wednesday and gets the nod again tonight. Doncic comes back and goes after defensive boards himself, and Thybulle and Reaves both crash. Kessler mostly boxes out his man, and the long rebounds bounce to the guards. Golden State also gives him reasons to leave the paint. With Green playing center in small lineups and Ike able to step out and shoot, Kessler will be pulled out to the elbow and the arc on plenty of possessions. That keeps him away from the rim when shots miss. This is game three in four nights for the Lakers, he is wearing a finger splint, and the last meeting was a blowout that cut his minutes. He has stayed under this line every game, and I am taking the plus price.
Walker Kessler
Rebounds under 9.5
+106 · LOST · ACTUAL 13
Los Angeles Lakers
Kessler has played five games and grabbed 9, 8, 7, 8 and 9 rebounds. That includes 30 minutes against this same Warriors team and a 35-minute night. He has yet to reach double figures, and the book is paying plus money for him to stay under.
The Lakers spread their rebounds around. LaRavia had 10 boards in his start on Wednesday and gets the nod again tonight. Doncic comes back and goes after defensive boards himself, and Thybulle and Reaves both crash. Kessler mostly boxes out his man, and the long rebounds bounce to the guards.
Golden State also gives him reasons to leave the paint. With Green playing center in small lineups and Ike able to step out and shoot, Kessler will be pulled out to the elbow and the arc on plenty of possessions. That keeps him away from the rim when shots miss. This is game three in four nights for the Lakers, he is wearing a finger splint, and the last meeting was a blowout that cut his minutes. He has stayed under this line every game, and I am taking the plus price.

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