| MATCHUP | Golden State Warriors | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Where | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | NBC | |
The Golden State Warriors and Washington Mystics meet Tuesday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Pick.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors won 48 games last season and made the second round of the playoffs, but they’re hoping they can make one last run with this core. Since the 2019-20 season, the Warriors have missed the playoffs three times and often struggled in the first round.
We know the Warrior’s key guys by now, as Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are still around. This time they’ll have a full season of Jimmy Butler and the addition of Al Horford is nice. Hopefully Brandin Podziemski can take another ext step after an up and down rookie season, and settling the beef with Jonathan Kuminga would be enjoyable. On paper, the Warriors have guys who have been there done that, so you can’t write this group off completely. However, the Warriors are old and there’s depth issues. It does feel like the league and its youth has passed this group by in terms of title contenders.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers won 50 games last season but got bounced in the first round. Since winning the title in 2019-20, the Lakers have two playoff series victories.
The Lakers are must-watch because of the 1-2 punch of Luka Doncic and LeBron James. The problem is, there’s not a lot to get excited about after that. Also, LeBron will soon be 41 years old and enters the season on the injury report. Austin Reaves has become a strong shooting guard and somebody you can rely on night to night, but that’s about it. Rui Hachimura is inconsistent with his production, Deandre Ayton has been an underachiever in recent years, and you don’t know what you’re getting from Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht, and Jarred Vanderbilt. A fun team to watch, but the Lakers aren’t scaring the rest of the league in their current form.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won four of their last five games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Warriors have lost each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in six of their last seven games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road openers as favorites.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Lakers have lost seven of their last eight season openers against Western Conference opponents.
- The Warriors have won each of their last four night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight season openers against Western Conference opponents.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in each of their last five games as road favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Warriors’ last nine night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the last six night games between the Warriors and Lakers have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Austin Reaves was one of only 12 players in the league to have recorded 16+ assists in a game last season.
- Rui Hachimura ranked 23rd amongst qualified players for 3P% (41.3%) last season.
Golden State Warriors Player Facts
- Buddy Hield ranked 11th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.9) last season.
- Jonathan Kuminga was one of only 25 players to have scored 30+ points off the bench in a game last season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers recorded the most wins by a margin of 10 points or less last season (31).
- The Lakers recorded the most home wins by a margin of 10 points or less last season (20).
- The Warriors recorded the equal-most wins by a margin of 40+ points last season (2).
- The Warriors recorded the most road wins by a margin of 30+ points last season (4).
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
The Warriors are without Moses Moody due to a calf injury, while De’Anthony Melton is out with a knee injury.
The Lakers will be without Adou Thiero due to a knee injury. LeBron James is out with a pinched nerve.
Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
The Lakers are getting receipt from oddsmakers because they’re at home and have Luka, the best player on the court. However, the Warriors are the healthier side, and they’re a veteran team that knows the importance of every game. If the Warriors are serious about making a deep playoff push, they need to take advantage of the Lakers without LeBron. Last year, most of the playoff seeds in the West were separated by a game or two. Every game matters. We’re only laying a point. Give me the Warriors.