Where to watch Lakers vs Warriors? Streaming, TV channel and game time for the NBA preseason game
Luka and the Lakers host the Warriors in a preseason matchup with the feel of a Western Conference rivalry
The 2026 NBA Preseason schedule features one of those matchups that, even though they do not count in the NBA standings, always light up the night: Los Angeles Lakers versus Golden State Warriors.
Two of the most decorated franchises in the Western Conference meet again in a dress rehearsal loaded with star names, deep rotations, and the first serious glimpse of what both teams want to be this season.
LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors: Time and where to watch today's game
The preseason game is scheduled for this Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time (7:30 Central Time and 5:30 Pacific Time).
NBA preseason coverage is provided by various platforms and TV channels, with NBA League Pass available as a streaming alternative to watch the full game. In the case of the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, you can follow it on:
TV channel: NBC Sports Bay Area
Lakers vs Warriors preseason rosters
The Lakers roster listed for this preseason combines established stars with intriguing prospects. The perimeter looks especially loaded with Dončić, Reaves, Sexton, Grimes, Jaden Hardy, and Australian Matisse Thybulle, a defensive specialist who can make a difference in the rotation.
While names like Ziaire Williams, Arthur Kaluma, or the Georgian Sandro Mamukelashvili fight to establish themselves in the rotation.
At Golden State, the approach feels more youthful and experimental. Alongside veterans Green, Payton II, and Georges Niang, there are future prospects such as Brazilian Gui Santos, Australian Alex Toohey, and Dominican Yaxel Lendeborg.
On the inside, Graham Ike, Charles Bassey, and KJ Adams are splitting the minutes in a frontcourt that the Warriors are still defining.
What is the betting market like for the NBA preseason game and what is the prediction?
The betting houses tip the scales toward the home side. The Lakers open as favorites at odds of 1.54 (an implied probability of 63.3%), while the Warriors are priced at 2.72 (36.7%).
The point spread is hovering around 5 points in favor of Los Angeles, with lines of -4.5, -5, and -5.5 for the home team. In the total points market, the main line is set around 234.5 and 236.5, with prices virtually even between the over and the under, which points to a high-tempo game as is usually the case in these tune-ups.
It is worth remembering that in the preseason the odds carry less weight than usual: rotations are extensive, stars usually play limited minutes, and the final result rarely reflects the true strength of each roster.
With clear market favoritism, the advantage of playing at home, and a roster with more one-on-one talent, the Lakers start with a certain edge on paper. That said, the nature of the preseason levels these matchups considerably: Golden State usually gives extensive minutes to its young players, and the five-point gap set by the spread seems reasonable.
The sensible reading is a narrow Los Angeles win, with the reserves deciding the outcome in the final quarter and a generous score that should hover around the high end of the total.
Beyond the result, the real prize of the night will be the answers: how Dončić's offense flows, how much Green leads the young Warriors, and which secondary names earn a place heading into the start of the regular season.
