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Golden State (28-24) at LA Lakers (31-19)
- When: Feb 7 2026, 8:30 PM
- Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- TV: ABC
Golden State vs LA Lakers Preview & Prediction
Spread: LA Lakers -3.0
Moneyline: LA Lakers (-150)
Total: 220.5
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
The Lakers are trying to juggle health, rotations and expectations all at once during this extended homestand. LeBron James opened the year dealing with sciatica, Austin Reaves missed significant time with a calf issue, and just as things started stabilizing, Luka Doncic exited Thursday’s 119 to 115 win over Philadelphia with a left hamstring strain. He is out for this matchup, which forces Los Angeles to adjust on the fly.
Reaves wasted no time reminding everyone what he brings. In only his second game back, he poured in 35 points, 21 of them after halftime, and sparked a comeback from a 14 point third quarter deficit. He is currently capped at 25 minutes, but his efficiency and ability to attack the rim changed the game. LeBron added 17 points and delivered 10 in the fourth quarter when it mattered most.
Without Doncic, the offense runs more through James and Reaves. At home, the Lakers have been strong during this stretch, and against a Warriors team missing key pieces, this sets up as a winnable spot. Laying 3 points feels justified with the depth advantage and home court.
Player Prop Pick: Austin Reaves Over 22.5 Points
Reaves is aggressive, drawing fouls and creating off the bounce. With Doncic sidelined, the usage spike should remain.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
Golden State enters this one still reshuffling after deadline moves. Jonathan Kuminga was dealt for Kristaps Porzingis, and the pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo never materialized. More importantly for this game, Steph Curry will miss his third straight contest due to right knee soreness, and Jimmy Butler remains out for the season.
That leaves secondary pieces to shoulder the load. Pat Spencer knocked down 6 triples and scored 20 in a win over Phoenix. Gui Santos added 18 and De’Anthony Melton chipped in 17. Brandin Podziemski has been battling illness and is not at full strength.
Draymond Green is preaching playoff belief, but belief does not replace shot creation. Without Curry, late game offense becomes shaky, and on the road against a motivated Lakers squad, that is a problem.
Player Prop Pick: Draymond Green Over 5.5 Rebounds
With smaller lineups and extra minutes, Green should be active on the glass against a Lakers team that attacks the rim.
NBA Final Score & Expert Prediction
Los Angeles has the edge in late game execution. Even without Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves can control tempo and create quality shots down the stretch.
Golden State is missing Steph Curry, which limits their offensive ceiling. The Warriors can compete early, but in crunch time the Lakers’ experience and home court advantage should be the difference.
Expect Los Angeles to pull away in the fourth quarter and cover the short spread.
Final Score: Lakers 112, Warriors 104
Lean: LA Lakers -3.0
Total: Under 220.5
- NBA Basketball Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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