LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Preseason Game Prediction and Preview | Oct. 18, 2024

The LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors contest is the final matchup of the seven games scheduled for the last day of the NBA preseason on Friday. This will be a rematch of their game from Tuesday that Golden State won 111-97 in Las Vegas.

The two teams have faced each other 438 times in the regular season, with LA holding a massive 262-176 lead. The two teams met four times last season, as the Warriors took the series 3-1.

LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors game details and odds

The LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors game is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. EDT on Friday, Oct. 18, at Chase Center. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN 2. It will also air locally for Los Angeles viewers on Spectrum Sportsnet. It can also be streamed live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Lakers (+350) vs. Warriors (-450)

Spread: Lakers (+9.5) vs. Warriors (-9.5)

Total (O/U): Lakers -110 (o218.5) vs. Warriors -110 (u218.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors preview

The Lakers will play the second leg of a back-to-back. They beat the Phoenix Suns 128-122 in OT on Thursday. The win was courtesy rookie Dalton Knecht woh had 35 points, including 20 of LA’s last 22 points. Anthony Davis had a great game as well with 35 points and 10 rebounds. LeBron James was rested for the game and is not expected to play Friday as well.

The Warriors are 5-0 in the preseason and would arguably like to end the exhibition games with a clean sweep. In their win over the Lakers, Steph Curry had 16 points. Moses Moody led the team with 21 points, while Andrew Wiggins, who was playing his first game of the season, had 11 points. Draymond Green had a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds.

LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors predicted starting lineups

The Lakers are resting LeBron James for the game. Jarred Vanderbilt (foot), Christian Koloko (illness), Jordan Goodwin (hamstring) and Christian Wood (left knee) are out as well. Rui Hachimura is day-to-day with calf tightness. LA coach JJ Redick should start:

PG: D’Angelo Russell SG: Austin Reaves SF: Max Christie PF: Cam Reddish C: Anthony Davis

Brandin Podziemski (nose) and De’Anthony Melton (back) are day-to-day for the Warriors. Golden State coach Steve Kerr should start:

PG: Steph Curry SG: Andrew Wiggins SF: Jonathan Kuminga PF: Draymond Green C: Trayce Jackson-Davis

Editor's note: These are the predicted lineups and could change based on the availability of players.

LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors prediction

The oddsmakers heavily favor the Warriors to win this game. With James rested, expect Golden State to cover the spread and go a perfect 6-0 in preseason. This should be a high-scoring game with the team total going past 218.5 points.