The Warriors host the Lakers for their Christmas Day matchup

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers (16-12, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (15-13, eighth in the Western Conference)

San Francisco; Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -4.5; Over/Under is 225.5

Conclusion: The Golden State Warriors meet the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Warriors are 0-3 against Pacific Division opponents. Golden State ranks third in the Western Conference with 12.8 offensive rebounds per game, led by Kevon Looney with a 3.3 average.

The Lakers are 4-2 against opponents in the Pacific Division. Los Angeles is 1-3 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

The Warriors averaged 15.3 3-pointers per game this season, an average of 1.9 more shots than the 13.4 per game the Lakers allow. The Lakers are averaging 11.5 3-pointers per game this season, an average of 1.9 fewer than the 13.4 per game the Warriors are giving up.

TOP PERFORMERS: Stephen Curry averages 21.8 points and 6.6 assists for the Warriors.

Anthony Davis is averaging 26.9 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.2 blocks for the Lakers.

LAST 10 GAMES: Warriors: 3-7, averaging 105.7 points, 43.2 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 9.0 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 43.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.0 points per game.

Lakers: 5-5, averaging 102.9 points, 44.2 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 8.8 steals and 6.2 blocks per game while shooting 44.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108.6 points.

INJURIES: Warriors: Gary Payton II: out (calf).

Lakers: Jarred Vanderbilt: out (knee), Christian Wood: out (knee), Jaxson Hayes: out (ankle), Jalen Hood-Schifino: out (thigh).

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The Associated Press produced this story using technology and data from Sportradar provided by Data Skrive.