Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Picks and Prediction for Saturday February 28 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 02/28/2026, 04:00 AM ET

Lakers Preview

Pacific Division rivals will square off on Saturday night, when the Los Angeles Lakers travel to the Chase Center to face the Golden State Warriors. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Lakers (34-24) are looking to snap a three-game losing streak and are sitting in sixth place in the Western Conference standings. On Thursday, Los Angeles was unable to make the plays down the stretch of a 113-110 road loss against Phoenix.

All-Star G Luka Doncic poured in a game-high 41 points (6-11 3PT), eight rebounds, and eight assists. Four-time MVP LeBron James scored 15 points on 7-for-16 shooting and pulled down six boards. Austin Reaves added 14 points for the Lakers, who shot 51 percent from the field.

Warriors Preview

The Golden State Warriors have won 19 of their first 30 home games and are floundering in eighth place in the Western Conference standings. The Warriors (31-28) rank 11th in the league in defensive efficiency and are giving up 113.8 points per contest. On Wednesday, Golden State assisted on 37 of 49 made field goals and shot 53 percent overall during a 133-122 road triumph against Memphis.

Will Richard led eight Golden State players in double figures with 21 points (9-15 FG) and six assists. Brandin Podziemski contributed 19 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. Gary Payton II added 19 points and five boards in 28 minutes off the bench for the Warriors.

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Lakers vs Warriors Pick

Golden State G Steph Curry is dealing with a right knee injury and will be re-evaluated this week. The Lakers rank in the bottom third of the league in defensive efficiency and that makes them hard to trust as a road favorite. Take the Warriors to win at home. Final Score Prediction, Golden State Warriors win 115-111.