The Lakers will play the Warriors on Saturday, February 28th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:40 pm EST. 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
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors will tip-off on Saturday, February 28th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Los Angeles Lakers come to this game with a 92.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Golden State Warriors, is currently 92.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 18-11 away team record. They now rank 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Golden State Warriors - The Golden State Warriors come to the floor sporting a 18-10 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 4th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 13th (116.0) for average points scored per game. The Golden State Warriors stand 15th, averaging 115.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.0 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, ranking them 11th in the league. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors currently rank 17th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 113.7 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 5-6 Western Pacific Division division record. Their opponent, the Golden State Warriors, come to the game with a 6-4 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have a 33-21 overall record, while the Golden State Warriors have a 29-26 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye hearties! The Lakers sail to Golden State...for a fierce battle on the court on Saturday, February 28th...
The Warriors' venue buzzes with anticipation...as two Western Conference rivals clash for dominance...Los Angeles stands at 33-21 overall this season...
While the Warriors are at 29-26...with a division record of 6-4...compared to the Lakers' 5-6 in the Western Pacific Division...
Both teams are high-scoring...averaging over 115 points per game...be sure to review each team's performance stats...
Our preferred sportsbooks offer...the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game...we have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...may the best team prevail in this epic showdown on the hardwood...arrgh!
Best Lakers at Warriors Odds
| Underdog Golden State Warriors | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Golden State Warriors | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -3.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Golden State Warriors are +3.5 +100 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 226.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 226.5 -118 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -170 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Golden State Warriors are the +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Lakers
Warriors
2/28/26 8:40pm EST | -3.5 -110+3.5 +100 |
Underdog Golden State Warriors - Golden State Warriors bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds.
A +3.5 Golden State Warriors underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -3.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors Prop Bets
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Lakers
Warriors
Game to Overtime
2/28/26 8:40pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Warriors
Team Total Points
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 111.5 o -110111.5 u -115Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 114.5 o -115114.5 u -110Bet |
Al Horford
Points Scored
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -105Bet |
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Austin Reaves
Points Scored
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
Brandin Podziemski
Points Scored
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 15.5 o -11815.5 u -115Bet |
De'Anthony Melton
Points Scored
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
Deandre Ayton
Points Scored
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1409.5 u +105Bet |
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Draymond Green
Points Scored
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
Gary Payton II
Points Scored
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1307.5 u -105Bet |
Gui Santos
Points Scored
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
Jake LaRavia
Points Scored
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -118Bet |
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Jaxson Hayes
Points Scored
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1305.5 u +100Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 19.5 o -11819.5 u -110Bet |
Luka Doncic
Points Scored
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 32.5 o -11032.5 u -125Bet |
Luke Kennard
Points Scored
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1356.5 u +100Bet |
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Marcus Smart
Points Scored
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -135Bet |
Moses Moody
Points Scored
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 14.5 o -13514.5 u +100Bet |
Pat Spencer
Points Scored
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1308.5 u -105Bet |
Will Richard
Points Scored
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1356.5 u +100Bet |
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Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 28.5 o -12028.5 u -110Bet |
Brandin Podziemski
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 26.5 o -10526.5 u -125Bet |
Draymond Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -105Bet |
Gary Payton II
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -130Bet |
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Jaxson Hayes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -118Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at GSW 2/28/26 8:40pm EST | 31.5 o -12031.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Los Angeles Lakers | 41 | 25 | 0.621 | +10.5 | 22-12 | 19-13 | 8-7 | 27-16 | 116.3 | 115.1 | +1.2 | W4 | 7-3 |
| Golden State Warriors | 32 | 34 | 0.485 | +19.5 | 19-15 | 13-19 | 6-6 | 22-22 | 115.2 | 114.4 | +0.8 | L4 | 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.
Los Angeles Lakers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +8000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Warriors | +25000 Bet |
Los Angeles Lakers & Golden State Warriors Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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 Saturday, February 28th, 2026 at 8:40 pm EST, 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.
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