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Shorthanded Pacific Division rivals face off at Crypto.com Arena tonight when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Golden State Warriors.
With Luka Doncic sidelined, my Warriors vs Lakers predictions call for a big performance from Austin Reaves.
Here are my free NBA picks for this divisional showdown on Saturday, February 7.
Warriors vs Lakers predictionWarriors vs Lakers best bet: Austin Reaves Over 23.5 points (-112)
Austin Reaves returned from a 19-game absence on Tuesday and logged 15 points in 21 minutes off the bench.
His playing time ramped up to 25 minutes on Thursday, and he finished with a game-high 35 points after Luka Doncic’s early exit due to a hamstring injury.
Doncic is out tonight, which means Reaves will take the lead on offense for the Los Angeles Lakers. In six games played without Doncic this season, Reaves has averaged 36.2 points and scored 24+ five times.
His minutes will still be monitored, but AR could push for 30 minutes tonight with Luka sidelined.
Warriors vs Lakers same-game parlayLos Angeles has covered the spread in seven of its last 10, including three of its last four. Even without Doncic, Reaves's reemergence should give the Lakers enough firepower to take down a Golden State Warriors team missing Steph Curry.
Both teams have hit the Over more often than not, as the Warriors are 29-23 to the Over, and the Lakers are 28-22. Despite those trends, neither team will have its top scoring option, and offense may come at a premium at Crypto.com Arena.
Golden State and Los Angeles are a combined 9-11 to the Under across their last 10 games.
Warriors vs Lakers SGP- Austin Reaves Over 23.5 points
- Lakers -2.5
- Under 222
Draymond Green isn't a scorer, but he's averaging 10.8 rebounds + assists this season, and he's gone for 10+ in 26 of 43 appearances.
Warriors vs Lakers SGP- Austin Reaves Over 23.5 points
- Lakers -2.5
- Under 222
- Draymond Green Over 9.5 rebounds+assists
- Spread: Warriors +3.5 (-120) | Lakers -3.5 (+100)
- Moneyline: Warriors +125 | Lakers -145
- Over/Under: Over 222.5 (-105) | Under 222.5 (-115)
The Golden State Warriors have only covered the first-quarter spread in 17 of their last 50 games (-20.05 Units / -35% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Warriors vs. Lakers.
How to watch Warriors vs Lakers| Location | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA |
| Date | Saturday, February 7, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | ABC |
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