Warriors vs. Lakers Predictions & Player Props (April 3, 2025)

The Golden State Warriors hope to secure a first-round playoff berth when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto. com Arena on Thursday. As the regular season reaches its conclusion, both clubs are presently sitting within critical spots, and as a result, this is a crucial matchup within the Western Conference standings.

Game Info

• Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025

• Time: 10:00 PM ET

• Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

• Where to Watch: TNT

Betting Odds

Team	Spread	Moneyline	Total Over/Under
Golden State Warriors	-1.5	-120	228.5 (O/U)
Los Angeles Lakers	+1.5	+100	228.5 (O/U)

(Odds are subject to change)

Match Preview

Golden State Warriors

The Warriors have hit their scoring stride following a rough loss to the Miami Heat in late March, winning three straight, averaging 141 points over their last two games. Stephen Curry has been on a tear lately, scoring 52 points in his last game and passing Rick Barry for the second-most 50-point games in franchise history. The Warriors are fifth in the NBA in steals per game (9.2) and one of the top teams in offensive rebounds, placing fourth in the entire league (12.6 per game). Their shooting efficiency, though, is a problem; they rank 26th in field goal percentage (45%).

Projected Warriors Starting Lineup:

• PG: Brandin Podziemski

• SG: Stephen Curry

• SF: Jimmy Butler

• PF: Draymond Green

• C: Dwight Powell

Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers are riding a two-game win streak into this contest, beating the Houston Rockets 104-98. They have been strong at home, recording a leaguehigh 29 home wins this season but have dropped two of their last three at Crypto. com Arena. They have ranked fifth-worst in the league at (42.6 RPG) in rebounding struggles but they have found success in defeating Golden State all three previous meetings this season.

Projected Lakers Starting Lineup:

• PG: Luka Doncic

• SG: Austin Reaves

• SF: LeBron James

• PF: Rui Hachimura

• C: Jaxson Hayes

Key Stats

• Golden State has won four of its last five road games.

• The Lakers have swept the season series against the Warriors, winning all three meetings.

• Stephen Curry has 35+ PPG in his last five outings.

• The Warriors are fourth in offensive rebounding (12.6 RPG).

• The Los Angeles has dropped two of its last three games at home.

Player Props

Stephen Curry Over 30.5 Points (-110)

Curry was in the middle of a scoring frenzy, his last game being a 52-point effort. He is set for another monster night against a Lakers team that has trouble on the boards and in transition defense.

LeBron James Over 7.5 Assists (-115)

LeBron will be facilitating with the Lakers’ reliance on ball movement and a balanced scoring approach, and he should rack up assists in the process against Golden State’s swarming defense.

Final Prediction

The Lakers haven’t lost to the Warriors this season, but with Golden State looking in excellent shape and Curry capable of putting the series on his back, the Warriors represent a threat. It should be a high-scoring, tight TLC match, with the Warriors walking away just ahead.

Prediction: Warriors win