Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction 2/28/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The LA Lakers and Golden State Warriors meet Saturday in NBA action at the Chase Center. Here’s a Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors prediction. This article will include a Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors pick.

LA Lakers Betting Preview

The LA Lakers lost to the Suns and Magic, and they play the Kings next. The Lakers have won 10 of their last 18 games.

The LA Lakers are averaging 115.5 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 32.7 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 24.6 points and 5 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.4 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.8 rebounds per game.

Golden State Warriors Betting Preview

The Golden State Warriors lost to the Pelicans and beat the Grizzlies, and they’ll play the Clippers next. The Warriors have lost 7 of their last 12 games.

The Golden State Warriors are averaging 115.8 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 113.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 27.2 points and 4.8 assists, while Brandin Podziemski averages 12 points and 3.5 assists. De’Anthony Melton is the third double-digit scorer, and Moses Moody is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Golden State Warriors will win

• The Lakers have lost each of their last three games as favorites.
• The Warriors have won seven of their last eight home games against the Lakers following a road win.
• The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Lakers’ last four games.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

• The Warriors have lost seven of their last eight night games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Lakers have won each of their last five night games following a road loss.
• The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games following a road win.
• The Lakers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites following a road loss.

Total Points: Facts

• Nine of the Warriors’ last 10 games at Chase Center have gone OVER the total points line.
• Twelve of the Lakers’ last 14 night games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Injury Report

The Warriors will be without Jimmy Butler, LJ Cryer, Seth Curry, and Stephen Curry. Kristaps Porzingis is questionable.

Rui Hachimura is questionable for the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction

The Warriors are always a tough out at home and they’re expected to have Draymond back. However, the Warriors are still banged up overall and not as attractive without Curry. The Lakers are healthy for the most part and they simply need a win. Riding three straight losses and coming off an embarrassing loss to the banged-up Suns, there are no excuses here. If the Lakers are serious about a top playoff seed and making noise come April, this is close to a must-win. The line is reasonable. Give me the Lakers.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -3.5