Last Updated on October 17, 2022 2:45 pm by Erwin Noguera
The wait is over. The NBA regular season is back with big games starting on Tuesday, October 18th. The Chase Center, in San Francisco, will shake in the opening match: Warriors vs. Lakers, a clash between Californians and between two of the most traditional teams in the NBA.
The clash between the two great teams can also be seen as the clash between two basketball legends: Stephen Curry vs. Lebron James. The Warriors will take to the court looking to kick off last season’s title defense, while the Lakers will try to start the season in the best way, fighting for the Western Conference classification – a goal they didn’t achieve in the previous season.
Let’s see in detail, below, the teams’ preparation for this debut match, getting to know their main players and bringing important predictions about this super duel.
NBA – Warriors vs. Lakers – Betting Odds & Free Picks – Info
When: Tuesday, October 18th, 10:00 pm ET.
Moneyline Odds: Warriors -256 / Lakers +200 (Source: MyBookie.ag)
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Where Can I Watch it? TNT
Why Bet on the Warriors?
The Pacific Division has great teams and the competition is always very intense in each new NBA season. Warriors, Lakers, Clippers, Suns, and Kings alternate between good and bad seasons; so each tournament is a new opportunity for them to show what they are capable of, due to the great balance of the group.
The Golden State Warriors were champions last season even though they fell behind the Suns in the group stage. They beat the Boston Celtics in the finals to secure their seventh title.
For this debut match against the great Lakers team, the Warriors will be able to play at home, with the support of their fans and with the usual inspiration from Stephen Curry. May his 3-point balls fall easily. That’s what fans expect in this first game of the regular season.
Why Bet on the Lakers?
The Lakers have won no less than 17 NBA championships. At 37 years old, Lebron James remains the best player on the team and a key part of the Lakers’ winning gear.
LA did not qualify for the playoffs in the 2021/2022 season but advanced in the previous two seasons, having won the 2019/2020 edition (the team’s 17th NBA title). Warriors and Lakers have faced each other three times in 2022, and the final score was 2-1 to Golden State.
In the last five games between them, the Warriors have an advantage: 3-2. Despite the lower number of victories, the games were always balanced and this will be another great chance for the Lakers to surprise the hosts and, who knows, tie this score.
Final Betting Analysis: Warriors vs. Lakers
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers is always a game that makes California fans, and the rest of the country, gather to enjoy this great duel. There are 24 titles on the court. Lots of history in a debut matchup. Two teams that were champions in the last 3 seasons will be facing each other.
The main bookmakers point out the Warriors as favorites for this match, due to last season’s title and the bad moment of the Lakers, as they didn’t even manage to qualify for the Playoffs.
It will certainly not be an easy game for the hosts, but even with the difficulties inherent in the confrontation, we believe in the Warriors’ victory.
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