Lakers vs. Warriors Game 5 picks vs. spread, total, props: Best bets for Wednesday's matchup

The Golden State Warriors have their backs against the wall ahead of Wednesday's Game 5 matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Chase Center. Los Angeles won both their home games in the second-round series and has a chance to close out the reigning champs in this midweek Western Conference clash. Will Stephen Curry and company rise to the occasion?

Tip-off is set for 10 p.m. ET. The Warriors are a massive -335 favorite on the money line and a 7.5-point favorite at Caesars Sportsbook. The Lakers are +260 underdogs, and the over/under is set at 225. 

SportsLine NBA expert Ameer Tyree has analyzed the Lakers vs. Warriiors Game 5 lines and has several plays he loves on the spread, total, and props. One spot where he sees a clear edge for bettors: the spread.

"I loved the Lakers as 4.5-point underdogs in Game 1, so getting this number after three wins in four games is even more enticing. Every matchup so far between these teams has been a competitive contest or a blowout, but I'll give Los Angeles an edge after back-to-back wins forced the Warriors to make a number of lineup and rotation changes," Tyree told SportsLine.

Tyree is also backing a bet on the total and a player prop. You can find out which side of the spread, total, find out who has the most enticing assist prop here.

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