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Trail Blazers vs Lakers Prediction 2/20/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:53:31 +0000

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers do battle at the Moda Center on Thursday night. Here’s a Trail Blazers vs Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Trail Blazers vs Lakers Pick.

Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers have been in great form as they’ve won 12 of their last 16 games overall, but they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after falling just short to the Hornets in a 100-97 home defeat last night. LeBron James led the team with 26 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists, Rui Hachimura added 17 points, eight rebounds and three assists while Luka Doncic chipped in with 14 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. As a team, the Lakers shot just 41 percent from the field and 15 of 51 from the 3-point line as they got off to a solid start and looked to be in full control when they held the Hornets to just 37 points in the first half, but they lost their focus and could only watch as their 13-point lead disappeared. Despite the shooting struggles, the Lakers held the lead with less than a minute on the clock before the Hornets finished with a flurry to snatch the game from them.

Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers look to have cooled off from their six-game win streak as they are now looking to avoid a fourth straight defeat after getting routed by the surging Nuggets in a 132-121 road defeat on Wednesday. Anfernee Simons led the team with 26 points and six assists, Donovan Clingan added 17 points with 20 rebounds and three blocks, Jabari Walker scored 17 points while Shaedon Sharpe and Deni Avdija each scored 14 points. As a team, the Trail Blazers shot 45 percent from the field and 14 of 38 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Nuggets from the start and were always fighting an uphill battle after allowing 75 points in the first half. The Trail Blazers had seven players finishing in double figures in scoring, but it always felt like the game was lost after they fell behind by 23 points.

Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win

The home team has won each of the Trail Blazers’ last nine games.
The Lakers have lost each of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Trail Blazers.
The home team has covered the spread in each of the Trail Blazers’ last 10 games.
The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games against Northwest Division opponents.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last 10 Thursday games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
The Lakers have won 14 of their last 16 games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last five games against the Trail Blazers following a loss.
The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.

Matchup/League Facts

The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (29.1%).
The Trail Blazers rank 29th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (9.5).
The Lakers rank 29th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (85.5).
The Lakers rank 28th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (9.2).

Trail Blazers vs Lakers Prediction

The Lakers should be coming in with an almost complete squad once again, while the Trail Blazers are still keeping eyes on Scoot Henderson, Robert Williams, Jerami Grant and Matisse Thybulle who are all questionable. The Lakers will be so disappointed with last night’s result as they really should’ve won in a canter after taking an 11-point lead into halftime, but now they have to play on zero days’ rest against an improving Trail Blazers team. This is one of those games where you should check the lineups before tipoff given the injury cloud hanging over the Trail Blazers. With that being said, I expect the Lakers to go through some growing pains as they work Doncic into the lineup and I think it continues here as the Trail Blazers pull off the minor upset at home.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Lakers vs. Trail Blazers 2/20/25

Hans Geevers — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:26:03 +0000

The NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Lakers. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-LeBron James, Point Guard, Los Angeles Lakers $11,200

In my opinion, forward LeBron James has been the driving force behind the Los Angeles Lakers success on the offensive side of the basketball this season. Having stated that, how has the veteran forward performed from a statistical perspective? Let’s review James recent game data to answer that question.

In the 33 games that LeBron James has played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA regular season, James is averaging 24.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 0.5 blocks and 0.9 steals a game.

It is noteworthy that these two teams met previously this season. Who prevailed? How did LeBron James perform in the game? In the Los Angeles Lakers 114-106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers last month, James played exceptionally well. More specifically, LeBron James tallied a massive 38 points, three rebounds and eight assists in the Los Angeles Lakers victory over the Trail Blazers.

It should be noted that the Los Angeles Lakers have listed LeBron James as questionable for Thursday night’s game. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this NBA DFS contest.

In my view, LeBron James is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am rolling with talented Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Anfernee Simons, Guard, Portland Trail Blazers $7,600

In the 51 games that shooting guard Anfernee Simons has played for the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Simons has averaged 18.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 0.8 steals a game.

More recently, in the Portland Trail Blazers 102-97 win over the Charlotte Hornets last month, Anfernee Simons accumulated 27 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in the Trail Blazers victory over the Charlotte Hornets.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Trail Blazers victory over the Hornets, Simons compiled 36.3 Draftkings points.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this Thursday’s NBA regular season game (Draftkings price noted): Luka Doncic, Guard (Los Angeles Lakers) $11,600: Austin Reaves, Guard (Los Angeles Lakers) $9,200: Deni Avdija, Forward (Portland Trail Blazers) $7,400.

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Lakers vs Hornets Prediction 2/19/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:33:51 +0000

The Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers duke it out at the crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night.

Here’s a Lakers vs Hornets Prediction. This article will include a Lakers vs Hornets Pick.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets have been in a terrible slump as they’ve lost 11 of their last 13 games overall and they will be hoping to put an end to a three-game skid after getting thrashed by the struggling Magic in a 102-86 road defeat on Wednesday. Miles Bridges led the team with 19 points, eight rebounds and four assists on six of 23 shooting, Josh Green and Damion Baugh each scored 16 points while Taj Gibson chipped in with 10 points and 12 rebounds. As a team, the Hornets shot 39 percent from the field and eight of 26 from the 3-point line as they played great defense in the first half to take a narrow lead into halftime, only to go cold and score just 40 points in the second half to get blown out by a struggling Magic squad. Elfrid Payton had a quiet game of just four points with seven assists in 32 minutes of action while Jusuf Nurkic scored just nine points but played just 16 minutes.

Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have been in red-hot form as they’ve won 12 of their last 15 games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their six-game win streak halted by the Jazz in a 131-119 road defeat on Wednesday. Rui Hachimura led the team with 19 points on eight of 15 shooting, LeBron James added 18 points with seven assists, Luka Doncic added 16 points while Austin Reaves chipped in with 15 points and 11 assists. As a team, the Lakers shot 44 percent from the field and 20 of 50 from the 3-point line as they got off to a decent start on offense, but they allowed the Jazz to get off to a flyer and were never in with a chance after leaking 40 points in the third quarter to trail by as many as 25 points. Dalton Knecht was the only bench player to finish in double figures in scoring and Reaves had an off shooting night as he made just one of 10 from the 3-point line.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

The Hornets have lost each of their last 17 night games against teams that held a winning record.
The Lakers have won each of their last 10 games as home favorites on the first leg of a back-to-back.
The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at Crypto.com Arena following a road loss.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

The underdogs have won four of the Lakers’ last six games.
The Lakers have lost six of their last nine games as home favorites after losing as favorites.
The Hornets have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.

Matchup/League Facts

The Lakers rank 29th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (85.5).
The Lakers rank 28th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (9.2).
The Hornets rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (43.0%).
The Hornets have missed the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons – longest active streak in the NBA

Lakers vs Hornets Prediction

The Hornets will likely come in with the same squad, especially with so little to play for at this stage of the season, while the Lakers will be shorthanded again with Gabe Vincent, Cam Reddish and Jaxson Hayes all on the injury report. The Lakers were really on a tear before they got stopped in their tracks by the Jazz in a tough loss in their last outing, so they open as heavy favorites over this slumping Hornets team with little to play for. The Lakers only scraped past the Hornets by 112-107 back on Jan 27, but they know that they should’ve made it a blowout after shooting out to a 23-point lead in the first quarter. This is the point of the season where the contenders start to make their playoff run and I think the Lakers do just that with a comfortable win and cover at home in this spot.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Hornets vs. Lakers 2/19/25

Hans Geevers — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:11:27 +0000

On Wednesday night, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Los Angeles Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets. Let’s take a look at this game from a Draftkings perspective.

Before we dive into the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this week’s Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-LaMelo Ball, Point Guard, Charlotte Hornets $9,800

In my opinion, Charlotte point guard LaMelo Ball has been the driving force behind the Charlotte Hornets success on the offensive side of the basketball this season. Having stated that, how has the talented young point guard performed from a statistical perspective? Let’s review Ball’s recent game data to answer that question.

In the 33 games that LaMelo Ball has played for the Charlotte Hornets in the 2024 NBA regular season, Ball has averaged a robust 27.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 1.4 steals, and 0.3 blocks a game.

Upon closer examination of the data just presented, in the 33 games that point guard LaMelo Ball has played for the Charlotte Hornets this season, Ball is averaging an impressive 48.5 DraftKings points a contest.

More recently, in the Charlotte Hornets thrilling 117-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs earlier this month, Charlotte point guard LaMelo Ball certainly played at a high level. Let me be more specific. Ball tallied 24 points, four rebounds, ten assists and one steal in the Charlotte Hornets victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this one game DFS slate.

In my view, LaMelo Ball is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. With that said, I am backing Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

LeBron James, Forward, Los Angeles Lakers $10,200

Los Angeles forward LeBron James has been the leader in the paint that the Los Angeles Lakers have needed to win games this season. In the 33 games that LeBron James has played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA regular season, James is averaging 24.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 0.5 blocks and 0.9 steals a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Luka Doncic, Guard (Los Angeles Lakers) $10,600: Austin Reaves, Guard (Los Angeles Lakers) $8,400: Miles Bridges, Power Forward (Charlotte Hornets) $8,800.

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Jazz vs Lakers Prediction 2/12/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 07:17:23 +0000

The Los Angeles Lakers travel to the Delta Center to take on the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Here’s a Jazz vs Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Jazz vs Lakers Pick.

Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers have been in red-hot form as they’ve won 10 of their last 11 games and they will be gunning for a season-high seventh straight victory after blowing past the Jazz in a 132-113 home win on Monday. LeBron James led the team with 24 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists, Austin Reaves added 22 points with nine rebounds and four assists, Rui Hachimura added 21 points while Luka Doncic chipped in with 14 points in his debut for the Lakers. As a team, the Lakers shot 54 percent from the field and 15 of 42 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates and dominated the first half by 72-47 which allowed them to cruise in the second half and rest most of their starters early. The Lakers will meet the Hornets after this game.

Utah Jazz Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have continued their poor form with their 12 loss from their last 14 games and they didn’t look great in their blowout loss to the Lakers on Monday. John Collins and Lauri Markkanen led the team with 17 points each, Jordan Clarkson added 16 points while Walker Kessler chipped in with 13 points and 12 rebounds. As a team, the Jazz shot 46 percent from the field and 12 of 40 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Lakers from the start and were never truly in the contest after falling behind big going into halftime. A total of seven players finished in double figures in scoring, but to be fair, most of the game was garbage time with the game already lost by the second quarter. The Jazz will face the Clippers following this one.

Why the Utah Jazz will win

The Lakers have lost seven of their last eight road games against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
The Jazz have won each of their last two games as home underdogs following a loss.
The home team has covered the spread in each of the Jazz’s last six games.
The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games at Delta Center.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

The Jazz have lost 20 of their last 21 games against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
The Lakers have won each of their last eight games against Jazz teams that held a losing record.
The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last six games.
The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

The Jazz rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.6).
The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (9.7).
The Lakers rank 29th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (85.4).
The Lakers rank 28th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (9.1).

Jazz vs Lakers Prediction

The Lakers are keeping an eye on Luka Doncic who is questionable for this one, while the Jazz are still missing Collin Sexton. The Lakers are one of the hottest teams in the league right now and they certainly made it look easy in their big win on Monday, so it’s hard to make an argument for the Jazz who just look outmatched at times. The line is hefty for this meeting, but I can’t see anything but a similar result as the Lakers are just playing an inspired brand of basketball lately, while the Jazz have been terrible.

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Draftkings Best NBA Showdown Picks: Jazz vs. Lakers 2/10/25

Hans Geevers — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:21:56 +0000

The NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Lakers. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-LeBron James, Forward, Los Angeles Lakers $11,600

Unless you have been living under a rock the last few decades you are aware that LeBron James is a generational basketball talent. With that said, how has James performed a statistical perspective this season? Let’s review LeBron James game statistics from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer this question.

In the 46 games that LeBron James has played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA regular season, James is averaging a robust 24.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks a game.

Upon closer examination of the data just presented, in the 46 games that forward LeBron James has played this season, James is averaging 50.5 Draftkings points a contest.

It is noteworthy that these two teams met earlier this season. Who prevailed? How did LeBron James play in the game? In the Utah Jazz’s thrilling 105-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in December, James played rather well. More specifically, LeBron James amassed 27 points, five rebounds, 14 assists and two blocks in the Utah Jazz’s win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

It should be noted that the Los Angeles Lakers have listed LeBron James as questionable for this NBA regular season game due to injury. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this one game DFS slate.

In my view, LeBron James is the player most likely to score the highest number of Draftkings points in tonight’s NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James at the captain for this single game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Walker Kessler, Center, Utah Jazz $7,800

Veteran center Walker Kessler has been a key contributor to the Utah Jazz’s success on the offensive side of the basketball this season.

In the 40 games that Walker Kessler has played for the Utah Jazz in the 2024 NBA regular season, Kessler has averaged a respectable 11.2 points, 11.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.4 blocks and 0.6 steals a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Lauri Markkanen, Small Forward (Utah Jazz) $8,400: Luka Doncic, Point Guard (Los Angeles Lakers) $12,000.

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Lakers vs Jazz Prediction 2/10/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 04:36:59 +0000

The Utah Jazz travel to the crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Here’s a Lakers vs Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Lakers vs Jazz Pick.

Utah Jazz Betting Preview

The Utah Jazz have been in terrible form as they’ve lost 11 of their last 13 games overall and they will be eager to avoid a third straight defeat after getting trounced by the Clippers in a 130-110 road loss on Saturday. Jordan Clarkson led the team with 24 points, Keyonte George added 21 points off the bench, while Johnny Juzang chipped in with 19 points. As a team, the Jazz shot 47 percent from the field and 17 of 43 from the 3-point line as they got off to a quick start and fought hard to stay within striking distance in the first half, but they just had no answers for the Clippers who exploded for 72 points in the second half to send the Jazz to a second straight defeat. The Jazz will face the Clippers and Thunder following this one.

Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have been in red-hot form as they’ve won nine of their last 10 games and they will be aiming for a sixth straight win after outlasting the Pacers in a 124-117 home win on Saturday. Austin Reaves led the team with 45 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists, Rui Hachimura added 24 points with nine rebounds while Gabe Vincent chipped in with 12 points and seven assists. As a team, the Lakers shot 52 percent from the field and 11 of 33 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 44 points in the first quarter to build an early 25-point lead and they kept a double-digit lead for almost the entire game. The Lakers will take on the Hornets after this game.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

The Jazz have lost each of their last 11 road games against Western Conference opponents.
The Lakers have won each of their last eight home games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games.

Why the Utah Jazz will win

The underdogs have won three of the Lakers’ last four games.
The Lakers have lost six of their last seven games against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven Monday games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last four road games against the Lakers following a road loss.

Matchup/League Facts

The Lakers rank 29th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (9.1).
The Lakers rank 29th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (85.2).
The Jazz rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.6).
The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (9.7).

Lakers vs Jazz Prediction

The Jazz are still playing without the injured Collin Sexton, while the Lakers are keeping an eye on Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Dalton Knecht who are all questionable for this game. The Jazz are coming into this one low on confidence with just two wins from their last 13 games and they now have to take on the red-hot Lakers who have been playing an inspired brand of basketball lately. Unfortunately, there is an injury cloud hanging over the Lakers which always makes things tricky, but the Jazz really have been so bad lately that it almost doesn’t matter who suits up for the Lakers. The Jazz are in a tailspin at the moment, so I will lean toward the Lakers to continue their strong form with another big win at home.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Pacers vs. Lakers 2/8/25

Hans Geevers — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 17:17:53 +0000

This Saturday afternoon, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Los Angeles Lakers and the Indiana Pacers. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this afternoon’s Indiana Pacers vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Pascal Siakam, Power Forward, Indiana Pacers $8,800

Veteran power forward Pascal Siakam has certainly been a standout performer for the Indiana Pacers this season. Let’s dive into Siakam’s game data from this season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 50 games that power forward Pascal Siakam has played for the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Young has averaged 20.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, 11.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks a game.

More recently, in the Indiana Pacers dominating 136-98 win over the San Antonio Spurs last month, Indiana power forward Pascal Siakam played rather well. More specifically, Siakam accumulated 23 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals in the Indiana Pacers victory over the Spurs.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Indiana Pacers victory over the San Antonio Spurs, Pacers power forward Pascal Siakam compiled a whopping 51.5 Draftkings points.

In my view, Pascal Siakam appears to be the player most likely to accumulate the highest number of DraftKings points in tomorrow afternoon’s NBA regular season game. Consequently, I am backing Indiana Pacers power forward Pascal Siakam at the captain position for this single game DraftKings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Tyrese Haliburton, Point Guard, Indiana Pacers $9,200

In addition to power forward Pascal Siakam, point guard Tyrese Haliburton has been a key contributor to the Indiana Pacers team achievements this season.

In the 49 games that Tyrese Haliburton has played for the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Haliburton has averaged 17.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 8.5 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.7 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 49 games that Tyrese Haliburton has played for the Indiana Pacers this season, Haliburton has averaged a whopping 40.1 Draftkings points a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Austin Reaves, Guard (Los Angeles Lakers) $9,400: Jaxson Hayes, Center (Los Angeles Lakers) $5,200.

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Lakers vs Pacers Prediction 2/8/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 03:54:36 +0000

The Indiana Pacers and LA Lakers meet Saturday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Lakers vs Pacers Prediction. This article will include a Lakers vs Pacers Pick.

Indiana Pacers Betting Preview

The Indiana Pacers beat the Clippers, lost to the Trail Blazers, and they play the Knicks, Wizards, and Grizzlies next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 115.6 points on 49.1 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.4 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 17.9 points and 3.6 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 36.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.

LA Lakers Betting Preview

The LA Lakers beat the Clippers and Warriors, and they play the Jazz, Hornets, and Trail Blazers next. The LA Lakers are averaging 112.4 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 46.8 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 24.1 points and 7.6 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 18.4 points and 4.3 rebounds. Rui Hachimura is the third double-digit scorer and Dorian Finney-Smith is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

The Lakers have won each of their 10 previous day games against the Pacers.
The Pacers have lost each of their last six games as road favorites after winning as underdogs.
The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Indiana Pacers will win

The Pacers have won each of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
The Lakers have lost each of their last seven games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents following a win.
The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents following a win.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Pacers’ last nine games as road favorites following a road win has gone UNDER the total points line.
Six of the last seven games between the Pacers and Lakers at Crypto.com Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.

Lakers vs Pacers Injury Report

The LA Lakers will be without Christian Wood, Luka Doncic, and Maxi Kleber. LeBron James, Mark Williams, and Austin Reaves are questionable.

The Pacers won’t have Isaiah Jackson and Myles Turner.

Lakers vs Pacers Prediction

I have to know if LeBron and Reaves are going to play before I can pull the trigger with the Lakers. Check the injury report before betting. With that said, I’m going to grab the bucket with the Lakers, assuming they’re playing. While the Pacers have been the hottest team since January, they will be down a key player in Myles Turner. The Lakers have also won eight of their last nine games and have covered four straight as well. Since the Luka trade, the Lakers have had a little pep in their step and made light work of the Clippers and Warriors. There’s excitement in Los Angeles. I’ll grab the free bucket, but of course, it has a lot to do with LeBron and Reaves suiting up.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Warriors vs. Lakers 2/6/25

Hans Geevers — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:40:25 +0000

This Thursday night, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

LeBron James, Forward, Los Angeles Lakers $11,400

In the 45 games that LeBron James has played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA regular season, James is averaging a massive 24.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks a game.

Upon closer examination of the data just presented, in the 45 games that forward LeBron James has played this season, James is averaging 50.5 Draftkings points a contest.

It is noteworthy that these two teams met earlier this season. Who prevailed? How did LeBron James play in the game? In the Los Angeles Lakers thrilling 115-113 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, James played rather well. More specifically, LeBron James tallied 31 points, four rebounds, ten assists, one block and two steals in the Lakers win over the Golden State Warriors.

It should be noted that the Los Angeles Lakers have listed LeBron James as questionable for this NBA regular season game. Keep that in mind as you construct your lineups for this one game DFS slate.

Flex Plays

Stephen Curry, Point Guard, Golden State Warriors $9,000

In the 41 games that point guard Stephen Curry has played for the Golden State Warriors in the 2024 NBA regular season, Curry is averaging 22.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.5 steals a game.

More recently, in the Golden State Warriors thrilling 116-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves last month, Stephen Curry certainly rather well. Curry tallied 31 points, two rebounds, eight assists and one steal in the Golden State Warriors victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Austin Reaves, Guard (Los Angeles Lakers) $9,600: Buddy Hield, Shooting Guard (Golden State Warriors) $4,800.

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Lakers vs Warriors Prediction 2/6/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 06:48:00 +0000

The Golden State Warriors invade the crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Here’s a Lakers vs Warriors Prediction. This article will include a Lakers vs Warriors Pick.

Golden State Warriors Betting Preview

The Golden State Warriors have been in decent form lately as they’ve won four of their last seven games, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after falling just short to the lowly Jazz in a 131-128 road defeat last night. Stephen Curry led the team with 32 points and seven assists, Brandin Podziemski added 29 points with six rebounds and four assists while Buddy Hield chipped in with 18 points. As a team, the Warriors shot 46 percent from the field and 17 of 48 from the 3-point line as they got off to a solid start and looked to be in control when they took an 11-point lead late in the fourth quarter, only to allow the Jazz to close the final 2:55 on a 20-6 run to snatch the game from them in the end. The Warriors will play the Bulls, Bucks, and Mavs next.

Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have been on fire as they’ve won nine of their last 11 games overall and they will be gunning for a fourth straight win after blowing past the Clippers in a 122-97 road win on Tuesday. LeBron James led the team with 26 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists, Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves each scored 20 points while Dalton Knecht chipped in with 14 points off the bench. As a team, the Lakers shot 55 percent from the field and 18 of 37 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 45 points in the first quarter to take a 23-point lead into halftime, before they cruised in the second half where the lead ballooned to 31 points.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

The Lakers have won each of their last 14 home games against the Warriors following a road win.
The Warriors have lost each of their last seven games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents.
The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.

Why the Golden State Warriors will win

The Warriors have won five of their last six games as underdogs following a road loss.
The Lakers have lost each of their last three games as home favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as favorites following a road win.
The Warriors have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs following a road loss.

Matchup/League Facts

The Lakers rank 28th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (9.1).
The Lakers rank 3rd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.2).
The Warriors rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (72.1%).
The Warriors rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (14.7).

Lakers vs Warriors Prediction

The Warriors are still missing Moses Moody and Jonathan Kuminga while the Lakers should have Gabe Vincent back in the lineup but there is still no timetable for the debut of the newly acquired Luka Doncic. The Warriors have been playing well below their best lately and they might still be in shock after dropping last night’s game to the slumping Jazz, so it might not be a good time to take on this red-hot Lakers squad who just smashed the Clippers in their last outing. This would be a marquee matchup if both teams were fully healthy, but given the current situation, I am more comfortable taking the Lakers to get the job done at home.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Lakers vs. Clippers 2/4/25

Hans Geevers — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:47:55 +0000

Later today, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening Los Angeles Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-James Harden, Point Guard, Los Angeles Clippers $11,200

Talented point guard James Harden has certainly been the floor general that the Los Angeles Clippers have needed to win games this season. Having stated that, how has Harden performed from a statistical perspective? Let’s take a look at Harden’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 46 games that point guard James Harden has played for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Harden is averaging a robust 45.5 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Los Angeles Clippers 110-93 win over the Washington Wizards, Clippers point guard James Harden certainly played at a high level. Let me be more specific. Harden compiled 17 points, 12 rebounds, 13 assists, one steal and one block in the Clippers victory over the Washington Wizards.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Los Angeles Clippers victory over the Washington Wizards just mentioned, James Harden amassed a whopping 57.5 Draftkings points.

In my view, Los Angeles Clippers point guard James Harden is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this evening’s NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am rolling with James Harden at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Ivica Zubac, Center, Los Angeles Clippers $9,400

In addition to point guard James Harden, center Ivica Zubac been a key contributor to the Los Angeles Clippers success on the offensive side of the basketball this season. Let’s review Zubaz’s recent statistical game data to better illustrate my previous statement.

In the last 45 games that center Ivica Zubac played for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Zubac is averaging 15.2 points, 12.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 0.7 steals a game.

In conclusion, I fully expect Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac to continue his quality play in this evening’s NBA regular season game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): LeBron James, Power Forward (Los Angeles Lakers) $12,800: Kawhi Leonard, Forward (Los Angeles Clippers) $9,000: Kevin Porter Jr., Point Guard (Los Angeles Clippers) $4,800.

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Clippers vs Lakers Prediction 2/4/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 01:36:19 +0000

The Los Angeles Lakers invade the Intuit Dome to do battle with the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. Here’s a Clippers vs Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Clippers vs Lakers Pick.

Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have been in great form as they’ve won eight of their last 10 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight win after routing the Knicks in a 128-112 road win on Saturday. LeBron James led the team with a triple-double of 33 points with 11 rebounds and 12 assists, Austin Reaves added 27 points with six assists, Rui Hachimura added 21 points while Max Christie chipped in with 15 points. As a team, the Lakers shot 58 percent from the field and 19 of 40 from the 3-point line as they went back and forth with the Knicks in a close contest, until they dominated the fourth quarter by 37-23 to pull away and earn the impressive road win.

Los Angeles Clippers

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have been in fine form as they’ve won eight of their last 12 games overall, but they will be eager to bounce back after falling short against the Raptors in a 115-108 road defeat on Sunday. James Harden led the team with 25 points and seven assists, Ivica Zubac added 18 points with eight rebounds and three blocks while Kevin Porter Jr chipped in with 17 points, seven rebounds, and five assists off the bench. As a team, the Clippers shot 46 percent from the field and nine of 28 from the 3-point line as they worked hard to tie the scores heading into halftime, only to go cold and score just 16 points in the third quarter to trail by as many as 18 points. The Clippers will face the Pacers following this one.

Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win

The Clippers have won eight of their last nine home games against the Lakers.
The Lakers have lost seven of their last eight road games against Clippers teams that held a winning record.
The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last seven home games following a road loss.
The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Clippers teams that held a winning record.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

The Lakers have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
The Clippers have lost four of their last five home games after losing as favorites.
The Lakers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games against Pacific Division opponents after losing as favorites.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Lakers’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Five of the Clippers’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Clippers vs Lakers Prediction

The Lakers could again be without Cam Reddish due to personal reasons and they have shipped off Anthony Davis, while the Clippers are keeping an eye on Norman Powell and they have Patty Mills making his debut. The Lakers might still be dealing with the shock of the Anthony Davis trade, but they have plenty to be excited about with Luka Doncic joining the team. The Clippers are coming into this meeting with some decent form and they are as healthy as they’ve been all season, so this looks like a good spot for them to sneak one past the Lakers who are surely distracted, at least a little bit. The line is higher than expected, but I think the Clippers pull away and win this one comfortably as the Lakers struggle in their first game without Davis.

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Knicks vs Lakers Prediction 2/1/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 02:59:10 +0000

The Los Angeles Lakers invade Madison Square Garden to battle the New York Knicks on Saturday night. Here’s a Knicks vs Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs Lakers Pick.

Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have been in great form as they’ve won seven of their last nine games overall and they will be looking to stay hot after making light work of the struggling Wizards in a 134-96 road win on Thursday. LeBron James led the team with 24 points and 11 assists, Rui Hachimura added 22 points, Shake Milton provided the spark off the bench with 21 points while Jaxson Hayes chipped in with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks. As a team, the Lakers shot 54 percent from the field and 15 of 32 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Wizards from the start and were always in control after taking a 78-45 lead going into halftime.

New York Knicks

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been in fine form as they’ve won eight of their last 11 games overall and they will be eager to build on their current five-game win streak after beating the Nuggets in a 122-112 home win on Wednesday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 39 points and 15 assists on 10 of 16 shooting, OG Anunoby added 23 points while Josh Hart chipped in with 15 points and five assists. As a team, the Knicks shot 51 percent from the field and 14 of 34 from the 3-point line, but this win was more about their defense as they did a great job of keeping the Nuggets in check the entire game by holding Nikola Jokic to just 17 points and six assists. The Knicks had six players finish in double figures in scoring and they committed just five turnovers as a team.

Why the New York Knicks will win

The Knicks have won each of their last five games.
The Lakers have lost each of their last five road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 night games following a road win.
The home team has covered the spread in each of the Knicks’ last five games.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

The underdogs have won each of the last four games between the Lakers and Knicks.
The Knicks have lost two of their last three games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
The road team has covered the spread in each of the last four games between the Lakers and Knicks.
The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four home games against Pacific Division opponents following a win.

Total Points Facts

Eight of the Knicks’ last nine home games following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Seven of the Lakers’ last eight road games following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.

Knicks vs Lakers Prediction

The Lakers are still missing Anthony Davis and they have Dorian Finney-Smith listed as questionable, while the Knicks are keeping an eye on Josh Hart who is questionable with knee soreness. The Lakers are coming into this meeting with plenty of momentum and they certainly looked good in their dominant win on Thursday, while the Knicks will be full of confidence following their gritty win over the Nuggets in their last outing. You can make an argument for either side in this contest, but the Lakers aren’t quite as dangerous without Davis in the lineup, so I am looking at the Knicks to take advantage and get the big win at home.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Lakers vs. Knicks 2/1/25

Hans Geevers — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 01:31:55 +0000

This Saturday night, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow evening’s Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-LeBron James, Forward, Los Angeles Lakers $12,000

Talented forward LeBron James has been a standout performer for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. With that said, how has James performed a statistical perspective? Let’s review LeBron James game statistics from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer this question.

In the 43 games that LeBron James has played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA regular season, James is averaging 23.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks a game.

Upon closer examination of the data just presented, in the 43 games that forward LeBron James has played this season, James is averaging a robust 50.1 Draftkings points a contest.

Two weeks ago, in the Los Angeles Lakers 111-88 win over the Washington Wizards, Lebron James certainly played at a high level. More specifically, LeBron James amassed 21 points, ten rebounds, 13 assists, one block and two steals in the Los Angeles Lakers victory over the Wizards.

Looking at the data just presented more closely, in the Los Angeles Lakers win over the Washington Wizards just mentioned, Lakers forward LeBron James accumulated 62.1 Draftkings points.

Flex Plays

Jalen Brunson, Point Guard, New York Knicks $12,000

Point guard Jalen Brunson has been the floor general that the New York Knicks have needed to win games this season. Let’s take a look at Brunson’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 47 games that point guard Jalen Brunson has played for the New York Knicks in the 2024 NBA regular season, Brunson is averaging a robust 43.1 Draftkings points a game.

Additional flex plays I like in this matchup (Draftkings price noted): Austin Reaves, Point Guard (Los Angeles Lakers) $10,000: Josh Hart, Small Forward (New York Knicks) $8,600.

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Wizards vs Lakers Prediction 1/30/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 05:55:08 +0000

The LA Lakers and Washington Wizards meet Thursday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Wizards vs Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Wizards vs Lakers Pick.

LA Lakers Betting Preview

The LA Lakers beat the Hornets, lost to the 76ers, and they play the Knicks, Clippers, Warriors, Pacers, and Jazz next. The LA Lakers are averaging 111.4 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 25.7 points and 11.9 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 23.8 points and 7.6 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.

Washington Wizards Betting Preview

The Washington Wizards lost to the Mavericks and Raptors, and they play the Timberwolves, Hornets, Nets, and Cavs next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 107.2 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 122 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21.2 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 14.3 points and 2.6 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer, and Bilal Coulibaly is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.

Why the Washington Wizards will win

The underdogs have won four of the Lakers’ last five games at Capital One Arena.
The Lakers have lost four of their last five games as favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as road favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the Lakers’ last eight games at Capital One Arena.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

The Wizards have lost each of their last 25 night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The favorites have won each of the Wizards’ last 15 games.
The Lakers have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games.

Total Points Facts

Seven of the Lakers’ last eight games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Each of the Wizards’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.

Wizards vs Lakers Injury Report

The Washington Wizards will be without Marvin Bagley III, Malcolm Brogdon, and Saddiq Bey. Alex Sarr is questionable after not playing last night with an ankle injury.

The LA Lakers will be without Christian Wood, Anthony Davis, and Jalen Hood-Schifino. Gabe Vincent, Dorian Finney-Smith, and LeBron James are questionable.

Wizards vs Lakers Prediction

I don’t want to back the Washington Wizards as much as the next guy, as they’re arguably the worst team in the league and don’t play a lick of defense. The Lakers should win this game, comfortably. However, right when it looked like the Lakers were turning the corner, they lost to a skeleton crew that’s the 76ers. The Lakers also just lost Anthony Davis for at least a week. We’re also now seeing LeBron listed as questionable. The Lakers sure know how to make things difficult. The Wizards have seen five of their six wins come at home. It wouldn’t be shocking to see the Lakers win in a blowout, but it also wouldn’t be surprising to see the Wizards hang around or even win outright. Anything can happen. Give me the Wizards and the points.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Lakers vs. 76ers 1/28/25

Hans Geevers — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:13:12 +0000

Later today, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers game let’s review the rules for the Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tonight’s Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Tyrese Maxey, Point Guard, Philadelphia 76ers $10,800

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey has quickly established himself as one the best guards in the National Basketball Association today. Having stated that, how has the talented point guard performed from a statistical perspective this season? Let’s review Maxey’s recent game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 37 games that point guard Tyrese Maxey has played for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Maxey has averaged 26.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 2.1 steals, and 0.5 blocks a game.

Upon closer examination of the data just presented, in the 37 games that point guard Tyrese Maxey has played for the Philadelphia 76ers this season, Maxey is averaging a robust 45.6 DraftKings points a game.

More recently, in the Milwaukee Bucks 123-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this month, Philadelphia point guard Tyrese Maxey played rather well. Let me be more specific. Maxey compiled 37 points, six rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one block in the Bucks victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

In my view, Tyrese Maxey is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. With that said, I am backing Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

LeBron James, Forward, Los Angeles Lakers $11,000

In the 41 games that LeBron James has played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA regular season, James is averaging a massive 23.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocks a game.

Upon closer examination of the data just presented, in the 41 games that forward LeBron James has played this season, James is averaging 50.1 Draftkings points a contest.

In conclusion, I fully expect Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James to continue his outstanding play in tonight’s NBA regular season game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Anthony Davis, Center (Los Angeles Lakers) $11,600: Austin Reaves, Guard (Los Angeles Lakers) $8,800: Kyle Lowry, Guard (Philadelphia 76ers) $2,000.

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76ers vs Lakers Prediction 1/28/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:34:32 +0000

The LA Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Wells Fargo Center. Here’s a 76ers vs Lakers Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Lakers Pick.

LA Lakers Betting Preview

The LA Lakers beat the Warriors and Hornets, and they play the Wizards, Knicks, and Clippers next. The LA Lakers are averaging 111.5 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 25.9 points and 11.9 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 23.7 points and 7.6 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cavs and Bulls, and they play the Kings, Nuggets, and Celtics next. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 108.1 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 26.6 points and 6 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.4 points and 7.9 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 6.1 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39 rebounds per game.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

The 76ers have won each of their last seven games against the Lakers following a win.
The Lakers have lost each of their last six games at Wells Fargo Center.
The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Wells Fargo Center.
The 76ers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games against Lakers teams that held a winning record.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

The 76ers have lost each of their last 13 night games against Pacific Division opponents.
The Lakers have won each of their last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games against Western Conference opponents.
The Lakers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.

Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts

Tyrese Maxey ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.0) this season.

Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts

LeBron James is one of only two qualified players in the league averaging at least 7.0 assists and 7.0 rebounds this season.
Anthony Davis ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.2) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The 76ers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.3).
The 76ers rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (39.0).
The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (14.3).
The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (18.3).

76ers vs Lakers Injury Report

The 76ers will be without Jared McCain, Joel Embiid, Paul George, Andre Drummond, Caleb Martin, and KJ Martin. Guerschon Yabusele is probable despite a knee issue.

The LA Lakers will be without Christian Wood and Jalen Hood-Schifino. Gabe Vincent and Rui Hachimura are questionable after not playing last night against the Hornets.

76ers vs Lakers Prediction

The LA Lakers are on the end of a back-to-back, so it’s going to be worth watching that injury report. We know LeBron and AD are sometimes on injury management. At the time of this writing, there are no updates, and I’m assuming the guys who played last night will play today. The Lakers have won six of their last seven games and are chipping away in the standings. The 76ers have the rest advantage, but that doesn’t matter when the roster is out. No Paul George, Embiid, Drummond, etc., it’s impossible to get behind Philly. The 76ers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games and 16-28 ATS on the season. Unless there’s big injury news for the Lakers later in the day, this should be another win for Los Angeles. I’ll lay the points with the Lakers.

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Hornets vs Lakers Prediction 1/27/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:36:10 +0000

The LA Lakers and Charlotte Hornets meet Monday in NBA action at the Spectrum Center. Here’s a Hornets vs Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Hornets vs Lakers Pick.

LA Lakers Betting Preview

The LA Lakers beat the Warriors and Celtics, and they play the 76ers, Wizards, and Knicks next. The LA Lakers are averaging 111.5 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 25.9 points and 11.9 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 23.7 points and 7.6 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.3 rebounds per game.

Charlotte Hornets Betting Preview

The Charlotte Hornets lost to the Trail Blazers, beat the Pelicans, and they play the Nets, Clippers, and Nuggets next. The Charlotte Hornets are averaging 107.6 points on 43.1 percent shooting and allowing 112.3 points on 46.2 percent shooting. LaMelo Ball is averaging 28.9 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Miles Bridges is averaging 18.6 points and 7.3 rebounds. Mark Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Mann is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Charlotte Hornets are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Charlotte Hornets are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game.

Why the Charlotte Hornets will win

The Hornets have won each of their last six home games against the Lakers following a win.
The Lakers have lost each of their last seven Monday games.
The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
The underdogs have covered the spread in eight of the Lakers’ last 10 games at Spectrum Center.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

The Hornets have lost each of their last 13 night games against teams that held a winning record.
The Lakers have won each of their last eight games against the Hornets following a win.
The Hornets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
The Lakers have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games against the Hornets at Spectrum Center.

Charlotte Hornets Player Facts

LaMelo Ball ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (4.2) this season.
Miles Bridges ranks 8th amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (87.3%) this season.

Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts

Austin Reaves ranks 20th amongst qualified players for assists per game (6.1) this season.
Max Christie ranks 19th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (85.2%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Hornets rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (43.1%).
The Hornets have missed the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons – the longest active streak in the NBA
The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (14.3).
The Lakers rank 28th in the league for rebounds per game this season (41.3).

Hornets vs Lakers Injury Report

The Charlotte Hornets will be without Brandon Miller due to a wrist injury. Cody Martin is also out with an abdomen injury.

The LA Lakers will be without Christian Wood and Jalen Hood-Schifino. Gabe Vincent and Rui Hachimura are questionable. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are probable.

Hornets vs Lakers Prediction

The Charlotte Hornets have cooled off since the injury to Miller, and the truth is they’re just not a very good team. The Lakers have quietly won five of their last six games, which includes three straight wins and covers. The Lakers are currently sitting in that fifth seed, and games like this are ones they can’t afford to drop if they hope to keep climbing. Also, we’re seeing LeBron and AD listed as probable, which is an upgrade over the questionable status they’ve had nightly in previous games. The Lakers are 8-2 SU and ATS in the last 10 games against the Hornets. I’ll lay the points with the Lakers, as they’re finally starting to head in the right direction.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Lakers vs. Warriors 1/25/25

Hans Geevers — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 17:44:42 +0000

This Saturday night, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

LeBron James, Forward, Los Angeles Lakers $12,000

In the 39 games that LeBron James has played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA regular season, James is averaging a massive 23.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks a game.

Upon closer examination of the data just presented, in the 38 games that forward LeBron James has played this season, James is averaging 50.3 Draftkings points a contest.

It is noteworthy that these two teams met earlier this season. Who prevailed? How did LeBron James play in the game? In the Los Angeles Lakers thrilling 115-113 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, James played rather well. More specifically, LeBron James tallied 31 points, four rebounds, ten assists, one block, and two steals in the Lakers win over the Golden State Warriors.

Flex Plays

Anthony Davis, Forward, Los Angeles Lakers $12,600

Forward Anthony Davis has been a crucial part of the Los Angeles Lakers’ success on the offensive side of the basketball this season. Let’s review Davis’s game statistics from the 2024 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 39 games that Anthony Davis has played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Davis is averaging 25.6 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.2 steals a game.

Upon closer examination of the data just presented, in the 39 games that forward Anthony Davis has played this season, Davis is averaging 53.1 DraftKings points a contest.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this evening’s NBA game (Draftkings price noted): Stephon Curry, Point Guard (Golden State Warriors) $10,600: Austin Reaves, Guard (Los Angeles Lakers) $9,400: Buddy Hield, Guard (Golden State Warriors) $5,200.

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