Warriors vs Lakers NBA Preseason Prediction and Preview, Oct 13
Warriors vs Lakers is a preseason tune-up on Tuesday, October 13, tipping at 10:00 PM ET in Los Angeles.
Polymarket: Lakers 62¢, Warriors 38¢ (Polymarket, as of Tue 10:58 AM ET)
Kalshi: Lakers 61¢, Warriors 39¢
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
What the price says
The Lakers are favored at 62¢, with the Warriors at 38¢ on Polymarket. Kalshi has the Lakers 1¢ cheaper at 61¢. Both apps sit side by side on NBA MARKET.
Who will play, and for how long
Starters usually play 15 to 20 minutes, and some sit out. The fourth quarter belongs to players fighting for the last roster spots.
Availability
As of Tue 10:58 AM ET. Expect updates before tip; in preseason, teams often rest healthy players without listing them.
Kristaps Porzingis (Warriors): Day-To-Day, undisclosed, expected back Oct 21
Collin Sexton (Lakers): Day-To-Day, lower leg, expected back Oct 13
Jimmy Butler III (Warriors): Out, right knee, expected back Jan 2
Moses Moody (Warriors): Out, left knee, expected back Dec 1
Ziaire Williams (Lakers): Day-To-Day, foot, expected back Oct 13
Al Horford (Warriors): Day-To-Day, rest, expected back Oct 16
Dalton Knecht (Lakers): Day-To-Day, undisclosed, expected back Oct 13
Walker Kessler (Lakers): Day-To-Day, not specified finger, expected back Oct 13
Arthur Kaluma (Lakers): Day-To-Day, not specified lower body, expected back Oct 13
Cameron Carr (Lakers): Day-To-Day, undisclosed, expected back Oct 13
The rotations, by last season’s numbers
Last season’s numbers on this season’s rosters. In preseason they show who the regulars are, not how long they will play.
Warriors
Stephen Curry: 30.9 min, 32.5% usage, 26.6 pts, 3.6 reb, 4.7 ast
Jimmy Butler: 31.1 min, 23.3% usage, 20.0 pts, 5.6 reb, 4.9 ast
Kristaps Porzingis: 23.7 min, 28.3% usage, 16.1 pts, 5.3 reb, 2.3 ast
Brandin Podziemski: 28.4 min, 20.1% usage, 13.8 pts, 5.1 reb, 3.7 ast
Draymond Green: 27.5 min, 16.1% usage, 8.4 pts, 5.5 reb, 5.5 ast
Out: Moses Moody.
Lakers
Luka Doncic: 35.8 min, 38.1% usage, 33.5 pts, 7.7 reb, 8.3 ast
Austin Reaves: 34.5 min, 26.7% usage, 23.3 pts, 4.7 reb, 5.5 ast
Collin Sexton: 26.0 min, 26.2% usage, 17.5 pts, 2.9 reb, 2.5 ast (new, was CHI)
Quentin Grimes: 29.4 min, 19.0% usage, 13.4 pts, 3.6 reb, 3.3 ast (new, was PHI)
Jake LaRavia: 25.1 min, 14.4% usage, 8.2 pts, 4.0 reb, 1.8 ast
Top rookies: Yaxel Lendeborg, pick 11 (Warriors).
FAQ
Is Stephen Curry playing tonight?
Stephen Curry was not on the injury report as of Tue 10:58 AM ET.
Is Luka Doncic playing tonight?
Luka Doncic was not on the injury report as of Tue 10:58 AM ET.
Who is favored in Warriors vs Lakers?
The Lakers. Polymarket has them at 62¢, which reads as about a 62% chance, and the price moves live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Warriors vs Lakers?
Tuesday, October 13, at 10:00 PM ET, in Los Angeles.
More NBA previews are up for tonight’s other games, and today’s board has every game across the four sports.
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