Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction, Odds and Picks for Wednesday, 12/25/24

The holiday spirit brings another thrilling chapter of LeBron vs Curry, as the 16-13 Lakers head north to face the 15-13 Warriors in San Francisco. Both teams have shown hot flashes this season, but have been weighed down by inconsistency – making this matchup as unpredictable as it is exciting. 

The Lakers enter this game after an embarrassing loss to the lowly Detroit Pistons. Their offense has been inconsistent, ranking just 20th in points per game despite an efficient field-goal percentage. The Lakers’ three-point shooting has been abysmal, sitting at 27th in the league. On defense, the story hasn’t been much better, as they’ve struggled to lock down opponents. However, Christmas games are when stars shine brightest, and LeBron James has historically delivered. With an eye opening 26.5/7.7/7.1 career Christmas Day average and 10 wins to his name, expect him to come out firing.

The Warriors, meanwhile, are reeling, having won just 1 of their last 5 games. Despite their 9th-ranked defense, Golden State has lacked offensive rhythm, mirroring many of the Lakers’ struggles. Stephen Curry, uncharacteristically, has struggled in Christmas games, averaging just 15.6 points with a 4-6 record. While the Warriors excel in rebounding and three-point shooting, Anthony Davis’s presence could limit their rebounding advantage, and their recent slump makes them tough to trust. Expect a gritty, low-scoring affair where the stars take center stage. In this battle of inconsistency, the Lakers look poised to cover the +4 spread, with a potential upset brewing.

Lakers vs Warriors Prediction: Lakers +4 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to that number.

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