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The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers clash in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday night. The Warriors, who finished fourth in the Pacific Division at 37-45, were 15-26 on the road last season. The Lakers, who won the Pacific at 53-29, were 28-13 on their home floor. The Lakers lead the all-time series 268-178, and won three of four meetings last year. Los Angeles has a revamped lineup, having re-signed Austin Reaves to a $180 million four-year contract and letting LeBron James go in free agency. Golden State, meanwhile, re-signed Stephen Curry to a contract extension and kept its core intact. Visit our Kalshi promo code review and get a $55 bonus after $25+ in trades with the Kalshi promo code SPORTSLINE55:
Tipoff from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles is set for 10 p.m. ET. Los Angeles is a 6.5-point favorite in the latest Warriors vs. Lakers odds, while the over/under is 234.5.
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