The Lakers will play the Warriors on Thursday, April 9th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As we wrap up the 2025-26 NBA regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors will take to the court on Thursday, April 9th, 2026. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Los Angeles Lakers arrive at this game with a 90.67 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors, have a 88.00 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers sport a 24-16 away team record. That result ranks them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Golden State Warriors - The Golden State Warriors hit the floor with a 22-18 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2025-26 season ranked 8th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Los Angeles Lakers sit 10th (116.3) for average points scored per game. The Golden State Warriors stand 16th, averaging 114.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 115.3 points against the Los Angeles Lakers per game this season. That result puts them 16th in the league for the 2025-26 season. The Golden State Warriors stand 17th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 115.0 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Los Angeles Lakers wind down the season with a 8-7 Western Pacific Division division record. Their opponent, the Golden State Warriors, have a 7-6 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have a 50-29 overall record, while the Golden State Warriors have a 37-42 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scallywags! The Lakers face the Warriors in a crucial late-season brawl...Los Angeles stands at 50-29 while Golden State struggles at 37-42.
In the Western Pacific Division, the Lakers hold a slight edge at 8-7...while the Warriors trail behind at 7-6, making this game a crucial showdown.
With the Lakers averaging 116.3 points per game, they have the upper hand...but the Warriors aren't far behind, averaging 114.8 points per game.
Review each team's season standings below...and check out the best bets for this high-stakes matchup. Look at the prop bets too!
It's sure to be a battle for the ages as these two teams clash...in one of the final matchups of the regular season. Show no mercy!
Best Lakers at Warriors Odds
| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite Golden State Warriors |
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| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite Golden State Warriors |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Golden State Warriors are -1.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Lakers are +1.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 221.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 221.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Golden State Warriors are the -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Los Angeles Lakers are the +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Lakers
Warriors
4/09/26 10:10pm EDT | +1.5 -105-1.5 -115 |
Underdog Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +1.5 Los Angeles Lakers underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Golden State Warriors - Golden State Warriors bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -1.5 Golden State Warriors favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors Prop Bets
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Lakers
Warriors
Game to Overtime
4/09/26 10:10pm EDT | Yes +1050No -2500Bet |
Warriors
Team Total Points
LAL at GSW 4/09/26 10:10pm EDT | 111.5 o -110111.5 u -115Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
LAL at GSW 4/09/26 10:10pm EDT | 110.5 o -110110.5 u -118Bet |
Brandin Podziemski
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at GSW 4/09/26 10:10pm EDT | 26.5 o -11826.5 u -110Bet |
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Draymond Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at GSW 4/09/26 10:10pm EDT | 21.5 o +13521.5 u -185Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at GSW 4/09/26 10:10pm EDT | 43.5 o -12043.5 u -110Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at GSW 4/09/26 10:10pm EDT | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
Stephen Curry
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at GSW 4/09/26 10:10pm EDT | 30.5 o -11030.5 u -118Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Los Angeles Lakers | 53 | 29 | 0.646 | +11.0 | 28-13 | 25-16 | 10-7 | 33-19 | 116.3 | 114.6 | +1.7 | W3 | 7-3 |
| pb - Golden State Warriors | 37 | 45 | 0.451 | +27.0 | 22-19 | 15-26 | 7-9 | 24-28 | 114.6 | 115.2 | -0.6 | L3 | 3-7 |
Los Angeles Lakers & Golden State Warriors Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
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Los Angeles Lakers & Golden State Warriors Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, April 9th, 2026 at 10:10 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.