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The Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors find themselves side-by-side in the Western Conference standings. However, after the hot start the Warriors had to the season, they are likely disappointed in their current position in the playoff race. Standings aside, Christmas Day is all about showcasing the superstars of the league, and we will see no shortage of that in this game with Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Anthony Davis all taking the floor on Wednesday at the Chase Center.
You can find our Christmas Day picks for all of the NBA holiday action, but for now, take a look at my Lakers vs Warriors Same Game Parlay below.
Anthony Davis (LAL) over 25.5 points (-120)
Dennis Schroder (GS) over 11.5 points (-115)
Gabe Vincent (LAL) over 0.5 made threes (-210)
Lakers vs Warriors Same Game Parlay odds: +400
Odds courtesy of Bet365 at the time of publishing.
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Anthony Davis (LAL) over 25.5 points (-120)
The Golden State Warriors continue to go with undersized lineups, with Trayce Jackson-Davis being the team’s starting center. It’s something that Anthony Davis should be set to take full advantage of, especially on a stage of this size on Christmas Day. He has seen his playing time rise in 3 straight games, resulting in 39 minutes played in his last outing against the Pistons. Do not be surprised to see him pushing 40 in this one, too. In their last 2 games, the Warriors gave up 18 points to Rudy Gobert and 23 to Myles Turner – both easily surpassing their season averages. Davis averages 26.6 points per game this season, and it’s hard to see the Warriors being able to contain him here. The Lakers center tends to be more aggressive playing on the road too, averaging 2.5 more field goals per game compared to what he does at home. This all leads to a strong night for the man who is in the top 10 of the NBA in scoring.
Dennis Schroder (GS) over 11.5 points (-115)
While Dennis Schroder is yet to hit this over since his trade to the Warriors, it seems like only a matter of time until he does. He has seen his minutes increase in each game, leading to 30 minutes of playing time in his last outing. And while he has made just 1 of 11 3-point attempts as a Warrior, it is uncharacteristically poor shooting from the German. He is shooting at a 36.6% clip from deep on the season. Do not be surprised to see him return to that level of form here against his former team. The Lakers have also had issues defending on the inside, ranking 24th in opponent paint points over the last 10 games. Schroder is perhaps best suited of all Warrior guards to take advantage of this with his ability to break down his defender off the dribble, or to attack in transition before Davis gets the chance to set up in the paint. I’m expecting the Schroder to put together his best performance as a Warrior so far on Christmas Day.
Gabe Vincent (LAL) over 0.5 made threes (-210)
While not seeing a huge amount of minutes – just 23.3 per game in December – Gabe Vincent is starting to fulfill his role on the Lakers admirably. He has been an effective floor-spacer for the team, hitting a 3-pointer in each of his 10 appearances this month. He is doing this on 3.8 attempts from beyond the arc per game, while making 50% of those shots. If he gets anywhere close to 4 attempts here, this could be a lock. Over the last 10 games, the Warriors are 28th in opponent 3-pointers made and 29th in opponent 3-point percentage. Not the type of numbers that indicate they can end Vincent’s run of consecutive games with a 3-pointer made. With Davis and LeBron James putting pressure on the rim, forcing the Warriors defense to collapse, floor spacers like Vincent should benefit. With his hot hand this month, he will be one of the main targets on kick-out opportunities. I would not be surprised to see him knock down at least a couple on Christmas Day.
