Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction: Victory for the Warriors

Prediction for the NBA Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers match which will take place on May 5th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available. 

Golden State Warriors

Golden State had a difficult time in the first game of the series with the Lakers. The seventh match with Sacramento took away too much strength from the Warriors, which was not enough for the start of the second round. 112:117 – and the starting Golden State players had a good game. Steph Curry scored 26 points, Klay Thompson - 25, Jordan Poole - 21, and Andrew Wiggins – 16. Kevon Looney had 10 points and 23 rebounds, and Draymond Green scored 6 points and made 7 assists.

Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles took advantage of the contender's fatigue after the first-round series, not without problems but is more robust in the end. Anthony Davis gave the decisive advantage to the Lakers, who made a double-double – 30 points and 23 rebounds. Also, with the participation of Davis, the Lakers made 29 throws, with only six from the contender. According to the first game's results, LeBron James should also be noted – 22 points, 11 rebounds.

Expert Betting Tips

Golden State made 39.6% of three-point shots in the first game, but they attacked with a low 40.6%.  Also, they will enhance discipline – Steve Kerr's team lost the first game due to many rules offenses and threw from the competitor's penalty line. We are betting on a victory for the Warriors – a second consecutive home defeat will negatively influence Golden State's chances of reaching the conference finals.