Best Steph Curry, LeBron James Picks for Warriors vs. Lakers Tonight

Thursday’s NBA slate features six games, with the Warriors vs. Lakers as the featured showdown tonight. Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors will go on the road to face LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, with two games separating them in the Western Conference playoff race.

Below, we’ll give you the top picks and predictions for Warriors vs. Lakers, including the best Steph Curry and LeBron James picks, key stats for the matchup, and more predictions.

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Let’s look at Warriors-Lakers below, including the top picks for PrizePicks. Find more NBA PrizePicks picks and analysis for tonight’s games in the NBA DFS Cheat Sheet.

Warriors vs. Lakers Game Preview 

Time: 10 p.m. ET

How to Watch: TNT, MAX

With the playoffs being a couple of weeks away, every game matters in the Western Conference for seeding and home-court advantage. 

The Lakers currently hold the third-seed with a record of 46-29 and are two games ahead of the Warriors who hold the fifth-seed with a record of 44-31.

The Lakers have won all three previous matchups with their division rivals this season. However, this is the first time that the Warriors and Lakers will face each other since the trade deadline, when the Lakers acquired Luka Doncic, and the Warriors added Jimmy Butler. 

Since then, these have become two of the hottest teams in the NBA, building up to a key game tonight. As the season dwindles down and the Western Conference standings being tight, tonight’s matchup will be a must watch.

Key Stats for Warriors vs. Lakers 

Here are the key stats to know before the Warriors vs. Lakers game tonight.

• The Lakers are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
• The Warriors are 7-3 in their last 10 games. 
• The Lakers are 29-9 at home this season. 
• The Warriors are 21-17 on the road this season.
• The Lakers are second in free throws made (18.2) on the season.
• The Warriors have the fifth best defensive rating (108.9) in their last 10 games. 
• Jimmy Butler is averaging 18.8 points in his last five games.

Warriors vs. Lakers Player Picks for PrizePicks

Here are the top NBA DFS picks you should focus on for the Warriors vs. Lakers game on PrizePicks tonight, including the best LeBron James and Steph Curry picks. Use the analysis below to choose More or Less on PrizePicks and cash out if your picks are correct.

Lakers F LeBron James — 39 Pts+Rebs+Asts

• In his last game against the Warriors on Feb. 6, Lakers F LeBron James dropped 42 points, 17 rebounds, and 8 assists. 
• In March, the first full month playing alongside Doncic, James averaged 21.6 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 7.4 assists — 37.3 combined.
• He’s played 37 or more minutes in all of his last five games. 
• In his three games against the Warriors this season, James has averaged 32.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 10.0 assists.
• On the season, James is averaging 24.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 8.4 assists.

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Warriors PG Stephen Curry  — 26 Points

• Warriors PG Stephen Curry scored 52 points in his last game against the Grizzlies, which included him knocking down 12 3-pointers. 
• For the month of March, Curry averaged 23.8 points. 
• Curry is averaging 29.3 points in three games against the Lakers this season.
• He is averaging 26.0 points on the road. 

Lakers G Austin Reaves  — 19.5 Points 

• Lakers G Austin Reaves is averaging 23.0 points in his last five games. 
• He averaged 23.3 points per game in the month of March.
• Reaves scored 23 points in his last game against the Warriors on Feb. 6.
• He averages 19.9 points when playing at home.
• Reaves has attempted 16 or more field goal attempts in four out of his last five games.

Warriors F Jimmy Butler — 30.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts

• Warriors F Jimmy Butler averaged 29.8 points + rebounds + assists in his last five games, which is short of his 30.5 projection.
• He’s coming off a performance against the Grizzlies where he finished with a stat-line of 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.
• In his first full month as a Warrior last month, Butler averaged 17.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 6.6 assists.
• On the road, Butler averages 18.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 5.2 assists.

Most Popular Warriors vs. Lakers Picks

Here are the most popular player picks on PrizePicks NBA for Warriors vs. Lakers tonight as of 2:30 p.m. ET. You can pick More or Less on these player projections on PrizePicks to win real money.

• Lakers G Luka Doncic — 5.5 Assists
• Warriors PG Stephen Curry — 19.5 Points
• Lakers SG Austin Reaves — 14.5 Points
• Lakers SF LeBron James — 17.5 Points
• Warriors PG Stephen Curry — 4.5 Assists
• Warriors SF Jimmy Butler — 14.5 Points

Win Real Money on Warriors vs. Lakers Tonight

The top matchup for Thursday’s NBA slate will feature the Lakers vs. Warriors in a crucial Western Conference battle for Playoff seeding. With the standings being close, this game will hold a lot of weight, with plenty of star-power including LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Luka Doncic.

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