The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers meet on October 21, 2026 at crypto.com Arena (10:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM MST). This page gathers the Warriors vs Lakers odds, how the line has moved, who is hurt and the storylines around both teams.
Warriors vs Lakers odds: Lines, Venue and TV
| Matchup | Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|
| Records (2026-27) | Warriors 0-0 | Lakers 0-0 |
| 2025-26 records | Warriors 37-45 | Lakers 53-29 |
| Spread | Lakers -6.5 (-108) / Warriors +6.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | Warriors +180 / Lakers -218 |
| Total | O/U 235.5 (over -105, under -115) |
| Venue | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA |
| Date | Wednesday, October 21, 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM MST) |
| TV | ESPN |
Lines in the table come from DraftKings (through ESPN) and were captured Tue Oct 20 2026 10:27 PM MST; prices move, so check again near game time.
Opening Numbers vs. Current Prices
The Warriors vs Lakers odds opened with the Lakers at -5.5 and the home side now sits at -6.5, a shift of 1 point since the open. On the moneyline, the Warriors went from +170 at the open to +180, while the Lakers moved from -205 to -218. The total opened at 231.5 and is 235.5 now, a move of 4 points.
Converted to implied probability, Warriors at +180 works out to 35.7% and Lakers at -218 to 68.6%, with the difference above 100% reflecting the sportsbook margin. The Lakers hold favorite status in the current Warriors vs Lakers odds.
What to Know Before Warriors vs. Lakers
The Golden State Warriors finished 2025-26 at 37-45 (22-19 at home, 15-26 on the road), the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference, scoring 114.6 points per game and allowing 115.2 for a -0.6 average margin. They closed the season 3-7 over their last 10 games under head coach Steve Kerr.
The Los Angeles Lakers finished 2025-26 at 53-29 (28-13 at home, 25-16 on the road), the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference, scoring 116.3 points per game and allowing 114.6 for a +1.7 average margin. Head coach JJ Redick saw the club go 7-3 across its final 10 contests.
In last season’s meetings, the Lakers went 3-1 against the Warriors (Oct 22: Warriors 119-109; Feb 8: Lakers 105-99; Mar 1: Lakers 129-101; Apr 10: Lakers 119-103). This is the first of the 2026-27 regular-season meetings, and the Warriors vs Lakers odds reflect a fresh slate for both clubs.
ESPN’s game page frames the night simply: "Lakers open season at home against the Warriors." Because records are still blank, this is a matchup priced on offseason changes and the health report as much as on history.
Recent Form
Golden State Warriors preseason, last 5: W 124-98 vs. Los Angeles Lakers; L 123-118 at Portland Trail Blazers; W 111-106 vs. Sacramento Kings; W 101-89 vs. Los Angeles Lakers; W 128-118 vs. Portland Trail Blazers. The record was 4-1, with a scoring average of 116.4 against 106.8 conceded.
October results for the Lakers read W 127-103 at Sacramento Kings; L 124-98 at Golden State Warriors; W 114-110 vs. Sacramento Kings; L 101-89 vs. Golden State Warriors; L 121-106 vs. Denver Nuggets, a 2-3 run in which they put up 106.8 per game and gave up 111.8.
Rotations in the preseason tend to be fluid, so these scores are context rather than a verdict.
Warriors and Lakers Injuries
Golden State Warriors: Stephen Curry (G, Ankle) is listed as day-to-day; Brandin Podziemski (G, Back) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Oct 23, 2026; Charles Bassey (C, Knee) is listed as day-to-day; Kristaps Porzingis (C, Undisclosed) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Dec 1, 2026; Moses Moody (G, Knee) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Dec 1, 2026.
Los Angeles Lakers: Cameron Carr (G, Oblique) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Oct 23, 2026; Collin Sexton (G, Calf) is listed as day-to-day; Adou Thiero (F, Knee) is listed as out, with an estimated return of Oct 23, 2026.
Final statuses are often confirmed close to tipoff, so watch for movement in the Warriors vs Lakers odds if a listed player is ruled in or out.
Rotation and Personnel
Among players still on the current roster, the Warriors’ top 2025-26 per-game marks on ESPN’s leader board belong to Brandin Podziemski in points (13.8) and Draymond Green in rebounds (5.5) and assists (5.5). Moses Moody (12.1 ppg) and Gui Santos (9.2 ppg) also return as scoring options. Personnel is the main variable in the Warriors vs Lakers odds this early in the year.
ESPN’s current Warriors roster lists 18 players: Charles Bassey, Jimmy Butler III, LJ Cryer, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Al Horford, Graham Ike, Yaxel Lendeborg, Malevy Leons, De’Anthony Melton, Moses Moody, Georges Niang, Gary Payton II, Brandin Podziemski, Kristaps Porzingis, Will Richard, Gui Santos and Brandon Williams. First-year players include Graham Ike and Yaxel Lendeborg. This is worth weighing alongside the Warriors vs Lakers odds.
Among players still on the current roster, the Lakers’ top 2025-26 per-game marks on ESPN’s leader board belong to Luka Doncic in points (33.5), rebounds (7.7) and assists (8.3). Austin Reaves (23.3 ppg) and Jake LaRavia (8.2 ppg) also return as scoring options. Those details round out the Warriors vs Lakers odds picture.
ESPN’s current Lakers roster lists 18 players: Cameron Carr, Luka Doncic, Quentin Grimes, Jaden Hardy, Bronny James, Arthur Kaluma, Walker Kessler, Jake LaRavia, Kevon Looney, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Chris Manon, AK Okereke, Austin Reaves, Collin Sexton, Adou Thiero, Matisse Thybulle, Jarred Vanderbilt and Ziaire Williams. First-year players include Cameron Carr and AK Okereke. The Warriors vs Lakers odds reflect that context.
How to Watch Warriors vs. Lakers
Coverage is on ESPN. The ball goes up at 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM MST) in Los Angeles, CA. For live box scores and play-by-play, the ESPN game page carries the official feed.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Warriors vs. Lakers
What are the Warriors vs Lakers odds?
As of Tue Oct 20 2026 10:27 PM MST, DraftKings lists the spread at Lakers -6.5 (-108) / Warriors +6.5 (-112), the moneyline at Warriors +180 / Lakers -218 and the total at 235.5 (over -105, under -115).
What time does Warriors vs. Lakers start and what channel is it on?
Tipoff is 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM MST) on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The broadcast is on ESPN.
Who is on the injury report for Warriors vs. Lakers?
Warriors: Stephen Curry (day-to-day), Brandin Podziemski (out), Charles Bassey (day-to-day), Kristaps Porzingis (out) and Moses Moody (out); Lakers: Cameron Carr (out), Collin Sexton (day-to-day) and Adou Thiero (out), per ESPN.
How did the Warriors and Lakers finish last season?
The Warriors went 37-45 in 2025-26 and the Lakers went 53-29, per ESPN standings.
Have the Warriors vs Lakers odds moved since opening?
The home spread opened at -5.5 and is -6.5 now; the total opened at 231.5 and sits at 235.5.