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.

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 49 26 0.653 116.7 114.7 2 25-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 3W
Warriors logo Warriors 36 39 0.48 114.9 114.9 0 21-15 15-24 6-6 23-23 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.

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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.

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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.

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Golden State Warriors vs LA Lakers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

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.

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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.

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LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News

Golden State Warriors Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Stephen Curry 39 31.33 1061 189 27.2 4.8 4.5 3.5 0.4 1.1
Jimmy Butler 38 31.1 760 185 20.0 4.9 0.8 5.6 0.2 1.4
Draymond Green 43 26.56 357 221 8.3 5.1 1.4 5.7 0.7 0.8

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 42 35.53 1379 360 32.8 8.6 3.5 7.8 0.5 1.5
Austin Reaves 25 34.3 662 147 26.5 5.9 2.7 5.2 0.2 1.0
LeBron James 33 33.14 721 222 21.8 6.7 1.4 5.6 0.6 1.1

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

05 Feb NBA
Warriors 101-97 Suns
03 Feb NBA
76ers 113-94 Warriors
30 Jan NBA
Pistons 131-124 Warriors
28 Jan NBA
Warriors 140-124 Jazz
26 Jan NBA
Warriors 83-108 Timberwolves
25 Jan NBA
Warriors 111-85 Timberwolves
22 Jan NBA
Warriors 115-123 Mavericks
20 Jan NBA
Raptors 145-127 Warriors
19 Jan NBA
Heat 112-135 Warriors
17 Jan NBA
Hornets 116-136 Warriors

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

05 Feb NBA
76ers 115-119 Lakers
03 Feb NBA
Lakers 125-109 Nets
01 Feb NBA
Lakers 100-112 Knicks
30 Jan NBA
Lakers 142-111 Wizards
28 Jan NBA
Lakers 99-129 Cavaliers
26 Jan NBA
Lakers 129-118 Bulls
24 Jan NBA
Lakers 116-110 Mavericks
22 Jan NBA
Lakers 104-112 Clippers
20 Jan NBA
Lakers 115-107 Nuggets
18 Jan NBA
Raptors 93-110 Lakers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 50 25 0.667 114 106.9 7.1 26-11 24-14 9-5 31-15 7-3 1L
Knicks 48 28 0.632 116.5 110.5 6 27-9 21-19 12-3 31-16 7-3 3L
Raptors 42 33 0.56 114.3 112.2 2.1 21-16 21-17 4-10 30-17 6-4 1L
76ers 41 34 0.547 116.1 116.5 -0.4 21-17 20-17 9-7 24-24 6-4 1L
Nets 18 58 0.237 106 115.5 -9.5 10-27 8-31 3-12 12-33 1-9 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 55 21 0.724 117.5 109.6 7.9 30-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 47 28 0.627 119.4 115.1 4.3 24-14 23-14 10-5 30-18 7-3 2W
Bucks 30 45 0.4 110.6 116.6 -6 17-21 13-24 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 29 46 0.387 116.3 121.1 -4.8 18-20 11-26 4-11 17-29 2-8 4L
Pacers 17 58 0.227 112.2 120.6 -8.4 11-27 6-31 3-10 13-33 2-8 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 43 33 0.566 118.2 116.2 2 23-16 20-17 8-6 24-22 8-2 2W
Magic 40 35 0.533 115.3 115.1 0.2 24-15 16-20 9-7 24-24 3-7 1W
Hornets 40 36 0.526 116.1 111.4 4.7 19-19 21-17 11-5 24-24 7-3 1W
Heat 40 36 0.526 120.2 117.8 2.4 24-14 16-22 7-7 24-22 3-7 1W
Wizards 17 58 0.227 112.5 123.9 -11.4 11-26 6-32 2-12 11-34 1-9 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 60 16 0.789 118.6 107.6 11 32-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 3W
Nuggets 48 28 0.632 121.3 116.6 4.7 24-13 24-15 8-5 30-16 8-2 6W
Timberwolves 46 29 0.613 117.9 114.1 3.8 25-14 21-15 9-7 29-21 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 38 38 0.5 115.3 116.1 -0.8 21-17 17-21 7-8 25-21 7-3 1W
Jazz 21 55 0.276 117.3 125.4 -8.1 13-26 8-29 1-13 11-35 1-9 6L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 49 26 0.653 116.7 114.7 2 25-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 3W
Suns 42 34 0.553 112.9 111.1 1.8 24-15 18-19 10-6 27-21 3-7 1L
Clippers 39 36 0.52 114 112.5 1.5 21-15 18-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 5W
Warriors 36 39 0.48 114.9 114.9 0 21-15 15-24 6-6 23-23 4-6 1L
Kings 19 57 0.25 110.7 121.1 -10.4 13-25 6-32 3-10 12-35 3-7 4L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 57 18 0.76 119.5 111.3 8.2 29-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 9W
Rockets 46 29 0.613 114.4 109.9 4.5 26-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 6-4 3W
Grizzlies 25 50 0.333 115 119.3 -4.3 14-24 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 1L
Pelicans 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 16-23 9-28 7-9 16-31 4-6 5L
Mavericks 24 52 0.316 113.4 119.1 -5.7 14-24 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 55 21 0.724 117.5 109.6 7.9 30-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 7-3 1W
Celtics 50 25 0.667 114 106.9 7.1 26-11 24-14 9-5 31-15 7-3 1L
Knicks 48 28 0.632 116.5 110.5 6 27-9 21-19 12-3 31-16 7-3 3L
Cavaliers 47 28 0.627 119.4 115.1 4.3 24-14 23-14 10-5 30-18 7-3 2W
Hawks 43 33 0.566 118.2 116.2 2 23-16 20-17 8-6 24-22 8-2 2W
Raptors 42 33 0.56 114.3 112.2 2.1 21-16 21-17 4-10 30-17 6-4 1L
76ers 41 34 0.547 116.1 116.5 -0.4 21-17 20-17 9-7 24-24 6-4 1L
Magic 40 35 0.533 115.3 115.1 0.2 24-15 16-20 9-7 24-24 3-7 1W
Heat 40 36 0.526 120.2 117.8 2.4 24-14 16-22 7-7 24-22 3-7 1W
Hornets 40 36 0.526 116.1 111.4 4.7 19-19 21-17 11-5 24-24 7-3 1W
Bucks 30 45 0.4 110.6 116.6 -6 17-21 13-24 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 29 46 0.387 116.3 121.1 -4.8 18-20 11-26 4-11 17-29 2-8 4L
Nets 18 58 0.237 106 115.5 -9.5 10-27 8-31 3-12 12-33 1-9 1L
Wizards 17 58 0.227 112.5 123.9 -11.4 11-26 6-32 2-12 11-34 1-9 3L
Pacers 17 58 0.227 112.2 120.6 -8.4 11-27 6-31 3-10 13-33 2-8 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 60 16 0.789 118.6 107.6 11 32-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 3W
Spurs 57 18 0.76 119.5 111.3 8.2 29-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 9W
Lakers 49 26 0.653 116.7 114.7 2 25-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 3W
Nuggets 48 28 0.632 121.3 116.6 4.7 24-13 24-15 8-5 30-16 8-2 6W
Timberwolves 46 29 0.613 117.9 114.1 3.8 25-14 21-15 9-7 29-21 6-4 1W
Rockets 46 29 0.613 114.4 109.9 4.5 26-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 6-4 3W
Suns 42 34 0.553 112.9 111.1 1.8 24-15 18-19 10-6 27-21 3-7 1L
Clippers 39 36 0.52 114 112.5 1.5 21-15 18-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 5W
Trail Blazers 38 38 0.5 115.3 116.1 -0.8 21-17 17-21 7-8 25-21 7-3 1W
Warriors 36 39 0.48 114.9 114.9 0 21-15 15-24 6-6 23-23 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 25 50 0.333 115 119.3 -4.3 14-24 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 1L
Pelicans 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 16-23 9-28 7-9 16-31 4-6 5L
Mavericks 24 52 0.316 113.4 119.1 -5.7 14-24 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 2L
Jazz 21 55 0.276 117.3 125.4 -8.1 13-26 8-29 1-13 11-35 1-9 6L
Kings 19 57 0.25 110.7 121.1 -10.4 13-25 6-32 3-10 12-35 3-7 4L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 60 16 0.789 118.6 107.6 11 32-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 3W
Spurs 57 18 0.76 119.5 111.3 8.2 29-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 9W
Pistons 55 21 0.724 117.5 109.6 7.9 30-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 7-3 1W
Celtics 50 25 0.667 114 106.9 7.1 26-11 24-14 9-5 31-15 7-3 1L
Lakers 49 26 0.653 116.7 114.7 2 25-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 3W
Nuggets 48 28 0.632 121.3 116.6 4.7 24-13 24-15 8-5 30-16 8-2 6W
Knicks 48 28 0.632 116.5 110.5 6 27-9 21-19 12-3 31-16 7-3 3L
Cavaliers 47 28 0.627 119.4 115.1 4.3 24-14 23-14 10-5 30-18 7-3 2W
Rockets 46 29 0.613 114.4 109.9 4.5 26-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 6-4 3W
Timberwolves 46 29 0.613 117.9 114.1 3.8 25-14 21-15 9-7 29-21 6-4 1W
Hawks 43 33 0.566 118.2 116.2 2 23-16 20-17 8-6 24-22 8-2 2W
Raptors 42 33 0.56 114.3 112.2 2.1 21-16 21-17 4-10 30-17 6-4 1L
Suns 42 34 0.553 112.9 111.1 1.8 24-15 18-19 10-6 27-21 3-7 1L
76ers 41 34 0.547 116.1 116.5 -0.4 21-17 20-17 9-7 24-24 6-4 1L
Magic 40 35 0.533 115.3 115.1 0.2 24-15 16-20 9-7 24-24 3-7 1W
Hornets 40 36 0.526 116.1 111.4 4.7 19-19 21-17 11-5 24-24 7-3 1W
Heat 40 36 0.526 120.2 117.8 2.4 24-14 16-22 7-7 24-22 3-7 1W
Clippers 39 36 0.52 114 112.5 1.5 21-15 18-21 8-6 22-23 6-4 5W
Trail Blazers 38 38 0.5 115.3 116.1 -0.8 21-17 17-21 7-8 25-21 7-3 1W
Warriors 36 39 0.48 114.9 114.9 0 21-15 15-24 6-6 23-23 4-6 1L
Bucks 30 45 0.4 110.6 116.6 -6 17-21 13-24 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 29 46 0.387 116.3 121.1 -4.8 18-20 11-26 4-11 17-29 2-8 4L
Grizzlies 25 50 0.333 115 119.3 -4.3 14-24 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 1L
Pelicans 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 16-23 9-28 7-9 16-31 4-6 5L
Mavericks 24 52 0.316 113.4 119.1 -5.7 14-24 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 2L
Jazz 21 55 0.276 117.3 125.4 -8.1 13-26 8-29 1-13 11-35 1-9 6L
Kings 19 57 0.25 110.7 121.1 -10.4 13-25 6-32 3-10 12-35 3-7 4L
Nets 18 58 0.237 106 115.5 -9.5 10-27 8-31 3-12 12-33 1-9 1L
Pacers 17 58 0.227 112.2 120.6 -8.4 11-27 6-31 3-10 13-33 2-8 1W
Wizards 17 58 0.227 112.5 123.9 -11.4 11-26 6-32 2-12 11-34 1-9 3L
  • 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