Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors prediction: NBA, 22 October 2026

Match recap: Los Angeles Lakers 127-105 Golden State Warriors, NBA, 22 October 2026

Los Angeles Lakers beat Golden State Warriors 127-105 in the NBA on Thursday 22 October 2026. The game was played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA.

Score period by period

Los Angeles Lakers built their lead in the second and third quarters, outscoring Golden State Warriors 32-19 and 36-16, before the visitors took the fourth 37-25.

Prediction and analysis

Key match factor

Recent form gives Los Angeles Lakers the stronger record. They are 4-6 over their last ten games, scoring 1022 points and conceding 1071, while Golden State Warriors are 2-8, scoring 1096 and conceding 1173. Both sides lost their most recent game.

Our prediction

Los Angeles Lakers hold a slight edge for Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors, Thursday 22 October 2026.

Los Angeles Lakers went 4-6 in ten NBA games from Sunday 19 April 2026 to Tuesday 12 May 2026, though they arrive on a four-game losing streak. Golden State Warriors went 2-8 in ten NBA games from Monday 30 March 2026 to Saturday 18 April 2026. The head-to-head count reads 3 wins for Los Angeles Lakers and 0 for Golden State Warriors across 3 meetings. The call is a home win, with only a slight margin.

Who is favoured for Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors?

Los Angeles Lakers are the slight favourite for Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors, on a 4-6 recent record against 2-8.

When and where Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors is played

The Los Angeles Lakers face the Golden State Warriors in the NBA on Thursday 22 October 2026. The game is on Matchday 1. Tip-off is at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, an arena with a capacity of 18997. It opens the season for both sides.

Key facts

End of 2025/26 season form: Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors

Neither side has played yet this season. The figures below cover each side's last ten NBA games at the end of the previous season, more than three months before this fixture.

The Los Angeles Lakers went 4 wins and 6 losses in 10 games, scoring 1022 points and conceding 1071, and finished on four losses in a row. They were 2-3 at home and 2-3 away, and their final game was a 110-115 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

4W 0D 6L in 10 games102.2 scored · 107.1 conceded per gameHome 2W-0D-3L · Away 2W-0D-3L

The Golden State Warriors went 2 wins and 8 losses in 10 games, scoring 1096 points and conceding 1173, with a final sequence of L-W-L-L-L, newest first. They were 1-4 at home and 1-4 away, and closed with a 96-111 loss to the Phoenix Suns.

2W 0D 8L in 10 games109.6 scored · 117.3 conceded per gameHome 1W-0D-4L · Away 1W-0D-4L

Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors squads

Current NBA standings

Head-to-head between Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors

The two sides have three recorded meetings. The Los Angeles Lakers won 3 and the Golden State Warriors won 0. The latest came on Friday 10 April 2026 at Chase Center in the NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers won it 119-103.

Key data

The Los Angeles Lakers finished the previous season with 4 wins in their last 10 games. The Golden State Warriors finished with 2 wins in their last 10. Both took 3 points from their final five results. The Los Angeles Lakers won all 3 recorded meetings.

Frequently asked questions

How did the Los Angeles Lakers finish the previous season?

The Los Angeles Lakers won 4 and lost 6 of their last 10 NBA games. They ended on four losses in a row. Their final game was a 110-115 defeat by the Oklahoma City Thunder, with 1022 points scored overall.

How did the Golden State Warriors finish the previous season?

The Golden State Warriors won 2 and lost 8 of their last 10 NBA games. Their final game was a 96-111 loss. That defeat came against the Phoenix Suns. They scored 1096 points and conceded 1173 across the ten games.

What is the head-to-head record between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors?

There are three recorded meetings. The Los Angeles Lakers won all 3. The latest was on Friday 10 April 2026 at Chase Center, where the Los Angeles Lakers won 119-103 in the NBA.