Vegas Play of the Day: Lakers vs. Warriors

Wed, Nov 13, 2019 (1:30 p.m.)

The sixth season of the annual Play of the Day betting competition between the Sun's sports staff is now underway, effective July 1.

Bankrolls start at $10,000 for each of the four participants, with the objective to increase it as much as possible over the next year. The minimum daily wager is $300, with a $200 penalty assessed for failing to place a bet on an assigned day.

Past winners are Case Keefer in 2018-19 and 2017-2018, Ray Brewer in 2016-2017 and 2015-2016, and Taylor Bern in 2014-2015.

Los Angeles Lakers minus-8 vs. Golden State Warriors: $440 to win $400

The Lakers played a tight game Tuesday night against a surprisingly competitive Suns team, so the disadvantage of back-to-back games in different cities is certainly in play. But a combination of trusting the Lakers and not trusting the Warriors makes for a confident pick.

The Lakers are off to a terrific start this season, with only one loss since opening night, and it was to the defending NBA champions.

The Warriors are very much not that. They have as many wins this year as Los Angeles does losses. I'm still shook at just how fast the Warriors got just this bad. None of their losses have been within five points or fewer, and the Lakers should have no trouble rolling over the ghost of Golden State tonight.

Current Standings: Grimala (10-3, $11,345), Keefer (17-13-2, $9,505), Brewer (8-9, $7,975), Emerson (8-12, $7,960)

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