Golden State Warriors
LA Lakers
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Warriors vs Lakers

Low-Scoring Contest On the Cards?

We’re confident about the number of points to be scored when the Warriors go up against the Lakers. Therefore, the prediction is Under 225.5 which is available at -110.

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Warriors Overcame Lakers in Last Meeting

The Golden State Warriors closed out their 2024–25 campaign with a 4–1 series loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals. In Game 5, they fell 121–110 on the road at Target Center. Brandin Podziemski scored 28 points, with Jonathan Kuminga getting 26 and Jimmy Butler 17.

The LA Lakers ended last season with a 103–96 home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the first round of the playoffs at Crypto.com Arena, losing the series 4–1. On the points front, Luka Doncic recorded 28, Rui Hachimura 23 and LeBron James 22.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Warriors who came out on top when they last played the Lakers. At Crypto.com Arena, a 123-116 win was recorded. Both teams have won five games when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers logo Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Warriors logo Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
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Golden State Warriors – Last 10 Games

The Warriors have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 104.8 points, 39.4 rebounds, 22.5 assists, 8.2 steals and 4.0 blocks while shooting 43.1% from the field and 77.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 107.9 points and 41.1 rebounds per matchup.

Jimmy Butler is averaging 16.9 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists, while Buddy Hield averages 3.2 (44.4%) 3-pointers made.

LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have won 4 and lost 6 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 108.1 points, 40.6 rebounds, 22.3 assists, 6.7 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.9% from the field and 76.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 108.7 points and 42.8 rebounds.

Luka Doncic is averaging 28.8 points, 5.3 assists and 3.6 (43.4%) 3-pointers made, while LeBron James has an average of 6.6 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Golden State Warriors lineup: Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, Stephen Curry.

LA Lakers lineup: DeAndre Ayton, Gabe Vincent, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Luka Doncic.

Golden State Warriors vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

We’ve broken down Golden State Warriors vs LA Lakers from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Game Prediction

The -110 for Under 225.5 points to be scored in this NBA game looks like great value. Our pick is that the teams might not collectively reach this total.

Our basketball predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NBA stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Warriors vs Lakers stats:

  • The 225.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Warriors games.
  • The 225.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Warriors games.
  • The 225.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Lakers games.
  • The 225.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Lakers games.
  • The 225.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Lakers games at home.

Under 225.5 Probability

If you go by the top NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jimmy Butler Over 5.5 Rebounds +110 BetMGM logo

Jimmy Butler (Warriors) has had Over 5.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Player Rebounds, with this line making appeal at odds of +110.

Latest Jimmy Butler Player Prop Odds

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Austin Reaves Under 21.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Austin Reaves (Lakers) has totaled an average of 16.2 points in the past 5 games. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can wager on Player Points at betting odds of -118.

Latest Austin Reaves Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 227.5
Spread Lakers +2.5
Player Rebounds Jimmy Butler Over 5.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Under 227.5, followed by Lakers +2.5 on the spread and Jimmy Butler (Warriors) to record Over 5.5 rebounds.

We recommend a same game parlay as it’s an exciting way of wagering on a single event. Many bettors like to create a personalised basketball bet which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.

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Correct Score Prediction

Warriors Warriors logo 110 - 111 Lakers logo Lakers

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll wager the Lakers to secure a 111-110 win at massive odds and this correct score pick should hopefully be a fun one.

Golden State Warriors vs LA Lakers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Predicting a Close-Run Battle

The betting odds about LA Lakers winning is +118, with Golden State Warriors priced up at -139 to achieve victory. The hosts have a 46% chance of victory in the eyes of the most popular NBA sportsbooks.

2.5 is the spread and 227.5 is the total points line. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you want to bet Under 227.5, there are odds of -114.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of team props and game lines for most basketball contests. The best betting apps have a massive range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Luka Doncic Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Luka Doncic is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -120 that he goes Over 30.5 points and -110 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Stephen Curry (Warriors)
Over 25.5
-118
Under 25.5
-114
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 21.5
-112
Under 21.5
-120
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Jimmy Butler (Warriors)
Over 17.5
-106
Under 17.5
-125
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Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-147
Under 7.5
+110
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Stephen Curry (Warriors)
Over 5.5
-103
Under 5.5
-132
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Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 5.5
-106
Under 5.5
-125
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Jimmy Butler (Warriors)
Over 5.5
+116
Under 5.5
-154
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Player Rebounds
Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 10.5
-118
Under 10.5
-114
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-147
Under 7.5
+110
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Jimmy Butler (Warriors)
Over 5.5
+105
Under 5.5
-139
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Brandin Podziemski (Warriors)
Over 5.5
-100
Under 5.5
-132
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Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some basketball bettors prefer to look at the micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Golden State Warriors logo Golden State Warriors Stats
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Golden State Warriors Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Moses Moody
Injured
De'Anthony Melton
Injured
Alex Toohey
Injured
Seth Curry
Unavailable

LA Lakers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
LeBron James
Injured
Adou Thiero
Injured
Maximilian Kleber
Injured

Starting Lineups

LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup
5 DeAndre Ayton
7 Gabe Vincent
15 Austin Reaves
28 Rui Hachimura
77 Luka Doncic
Golden State Warriors logo Golden State Warriors Confirmed Lineup
1 Jonathan Kuminga
2 Brandin Podziemski
10 Jimmy Butler
23 Draymond Green
30 Stephen Curry

Previous Golden State Warriors Lineups

14 May NBA Playoffs
Warriors 110-121 Timberwolves
12 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 117-110 Warriors
10 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 102-97 Warriors
08 May NBA Playoffs
Warriors 93-117 Timberwolves
06 May NBA Playoffs
Warriors 99-88 Timberwolves
04 May NBA Playoffs
Warriors 103-89 Rockets
02 May NBA Playoffs
Rockets 115-107 Warriors
30 Apr NBA Playoffs
Warriors 116-131 Rockets
28 Apr NBA Playoffs
Rockets 106-109 Warriors
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Rockets 93-104 Warriors

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

30 Apr NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 103-96 Lakers
27 Apr NBA Playoffs
Lakers 113-116 Timberwolves
25 Apr NBA Playoffs
Lakers 104-116 Timberwolves
22 Apr NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 85-94 Lakers
19 Apr NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 117-95 Lakers
13 Apr NBA
Lakers 81-109 Trail Blazers
11 Apr NBA
Rockets 109-140 Lakers
09 Apr NBA
Lakers 112-97 Mavericks
08 Apr NBA
Lakers 120-136 Thunder
06 Apr NBA
Lakers 126-99 Thunder

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 2 0.923 123 106.3 16.7 12-1 12-1 5-1 20-2 9-1 1L
Pistons 20 5 0.8 119.6 113.3 6.3 12-2 8-3 5-3 15-5 7-3 3W
Nuggets 18 6 0.75 125.5 115.9 9.6 6-4 12-2 2-1 13-5 7-3 4W
Rockets 16 6 0.727 120.6 110.4 10.2 8-2 8-4 2-2 9-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 18 7 0.72 121 112.2 8.8 13-1 5-6 5-1 14-7 9-1 5W
Spurs 18 7 0.72 119.7 115.1 4.6 9-2 9-5 7-0 12-6 7-3 3W
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 16 9 0.64 119.9 115 4.9 8-4 8-5 3-3 11-8 6-4 1W
Celtics 15 10 0.6 116.6 110.8 5.8 8-4 7-6 4-4 11-7 7-3 1L
76ers 14 10 0.583 116.8 115.7 1.1 8-7 6-3 5-2 12-9 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 15 11 0.577 119 115.8 3.2 9-6 6-5 6-0 12-8 5-5 1W
Magic 15 11 0.577 117.9 114.1 3.8 10-5 5-6 5-2 12-9 6-4 1L
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 14 12 0.538 117.9 117.5 0.4 4-6 10-6 4-1 8-8 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 13 0.5 113.7 112.3 1.4 7-4 6-9 3-1 10-8 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 11 14 0.44 114.1 115.9 -1.8 6-7 5-7 4-3 10-8 7-3 1L
Bucks 11 15 0.423 115.1 117.3 -2.2 8-7 3-8 3-4 9-11 3-7 1W
Bulls 10 14 0.417 117.8 122.7 -4.9 6-5 4-9 1-5 7-10 2-8 1W
Mavericks 10 16 0.385 112.1 115.9 -3.8 7-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 6-4 2W
Jazz 9 15 0.375 118.1 125.8 -7.7 6-7 3-8 0-5 5-11 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 9 16 0.36 117.5 121.5 -4 3-6 6-10 3-3 7-11 3-7 3L
Hornets 7 18 0.28 114.7 118.7 -4 5-8 2-10 1-4 6-12 3-7 2L
Nets 6 18 0.25 109.5 117.3 -7.8 2-10 4-8 1-7 5-13 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 19 0.24 111 118.7 -7.7 5-8 1-11 2-5 4-10 4-6 1L
Clippers 6 19 0.24 111.6 116.7 -5.1 3-7 3-12 1-4 4-12 2-8 3L
Kings 6 19 0.24 111.2 122.6 -11.4 3-8 3-11 1-3 4-16 3-7 2L
Pelicans 4 22 0.154 114.2 123.5 -9.3 3-12 1-10 1-6 2-19 2-8 1W
Wizards 3 20 0.13 113 128.3 -15.3 2-9 1-11 1-3 2-16 2-8 4L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak