Pick details
| MATCHUP | Los Angeles Lakers | Golden State Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 50-29 | 37-42 |
| Spread | +4.5 -110 | -4.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +160 | -192 |
| Total | Over 225.5 (-110) | Under 225.5 (-110) |
| Where | Chase Center, San Francisco, CA | |
| When | Thursday, April 9, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | Prime Video | |
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers lost to the Thunder and Mavs and play the Suns next. The Lakers have won 26 of their last 39 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 116.3 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.5 points and 7.7 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 23.3 points and 4.7 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.1 rebounds per game.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors lost to the Rockets and beat the Kings, and they will play the Kings next. The Warriors have lost 22 of their last 32 games.
The Golden State Warriors are averaging 114.8 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 27 points and 4.8 assists, while Brandin Podziemski averages 13.6 points and 3.8 assists. De’Anthony Melton is the third double-digit scorer, and Moses Moody is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The favorites have won each of the Warriors’ last seven games at Chase Center.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last three games.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in each of their last four games as home favorites on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last eight night games against Warriors teams that held a losing record.
- The Warriors have lost 14 of their last 15 night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games following a win.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in four of their last five road games against the Warriors.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Warriors’ last six games at Chase Center following a home win has gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Lakers’ last eight games as underdogs following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Injury Report
The Warriors will be without Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, Quinten Post, Will Richard, Al Horford, and Kristaps Porzingis. Stephen Curry, Gui Santos, and Charles Bassey are questionable.
Marcus Smart, Austin Reaves, Jaxson Hayes, and Luka Dončić are out for the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
The Warriors are favored because they’re at home and Curry is back but they’re also still extremely banged up and still losing. The Lakers have injuries of their own and are watching their season fall apart but they’re still fighting for playoff seeding. Still the fourth seed, the Lakers need wins to lock in home court for the first round. The Warriors have nothing to play for, locked in the 10th seed and they play like it most nights. There’s value in getting free points with the team that has something on the line. Falling out of the top four and having to start the playoffs on the road would be disappointing for the Lakers. Give me the points.
Randy Chambers's Pick: Los Angeles Lakers +4.5
