The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers take the floor in San Francisco for the regular season opener at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Golden State is a 7.5-point favorite at Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 223.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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The model knows the Lakers have an elite duo in LeBron James and Anthony Davis. James is an 18-time All-NBA selection, and he averaged 30.3 points per game last season. Davis posted 23.2 points and 9.9 rebounds per contest despite injuries, and the Lakers were in the top 10 of the NBA in field goal percentage, 2-point percentage and free throw creation. 

The model has also factored that the Warriors are elite on defense. The reigning NBA champions finished in the top three of the NBA in defensive efficiency, field goal percentage allowed, 3-point percentage allowed, 2-point percentage allowed and assists allowed last season. Stephen Curry also leads a high-powered offense with arguably the most potent three-point shooting arsenal in the league.

Now, it has set its sights on Lakers vs. Warriors. We can tell you the model is leaning Under the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits in almost 70% of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

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