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Warriors vs. Lakers prediction: Lakers to win, LeBron James projected for 22 points in Saturday's NBA game [2/7/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers predictions for NBA Saturday.
The Los Angeles Lakers will square off with the Golden State Warriors in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, beginning at 8:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations and today’s injury updates, Dimers' proven NBA model predicts the Lakers as the most likely winner of the Warriors vs. Lakers game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Lakers lineup will feature stars like LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura, while the Warriors will rely on De'Anthony Melton, Moses Moody and Gui Santos.
Luka Doncic will miss the game though with the Slovenian star out for this one.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Warriors vs. Lakers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NBA game between the Warriors and Lakers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Lakers a 59% chance of defeating the Warriors. Our predicted final score has the Lakers winning 110-107.
According to our model, the Lakers (-2.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 221.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.
Warriors vs. Lakers odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Warriors | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-110) | -2.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +116 | -130 |
| Total | o221.5 (-105) | u221.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Warriors vs. Lakers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Lakers -2.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Lakers | -130 |
| Total | Under 221.5 | -115 |
According to our best NBA bets for Saturday, the top play to make on this game is Lakers to win.
Warriors vs. Lakers player props
Looking for Warriors vs. Lakers NBA player props? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.
De'Anthony Melton is expected to lead the Warriors with 14 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, while LeBron James is projected to have 22 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the Lakers.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Warriors prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Warriors are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Melton | 14 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 28 |
| Moses Moody | 13 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
| Gui Santos | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 29 |
| Pat Spencer | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 30 |
| B. Podziemski | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 24 |
Lakers prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Lakers:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 22 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 48 |
| Austin Reaves | 20 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 37 |
| Rui Hachimura | 12 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 22 |
| Deandre Ayton | 12 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 28 |
| Marcus Smart | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 25 |
Warriors vs. Lakers game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's game between the Lakers and Warriors at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 8:30 PM ET.
- Who: Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Lakers, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Warriors on Saturday, with LeBron James projected for a game-high 48 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Warriors vs. Lakers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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