Golden State Warriors vs La Clippers Picks and Predictions October 28th 2025

Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers Game Preview

The Golden State Warriors host the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Chase Center in San Francisco. Tipoff is scheduled for 11:00 PM ET, broadcast live on NBC. Both teams sit at 2-1, looking to gain an early edge in the Pacific Division.

This will be the first meeting between the two West Coast rivals this season. The Clippers swept the Warriors 4-0 in 2024-25, but Golden State will have veteran Al Horford back in the lineup as they continue managing player workloads on back-to-backs.

Line Movement and Odds

The Warriors opened as narrow home favorites at -1.5, while the total sits at 224.5 points. With both teams ranking in the NBA’s top five for field goal efficiency through the first week, bettors should expect significant movement on the over.

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Los Angeles Clippers Outlook

The Clippers enter off a 114-107 home win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Kawhi Leonard led with 30 points and 10 rebounds, while Ivica Zubac chipped in 21 and 8. James Harden continued his early-season form, recording 13 assists in a balanced offensive effort.

Los Angeles ranks second in the league in field goal percentage (52.5%) and first in effective field goal rate (61.1%). Their scoring versatility — with different leading scorers in each of their first three games — highlights their depth and unpredictability.

Bradley Beal (back) will remain sidelined, so Bogdan Bogdanovic is expected to start again at shooting guard. Tyronn Lue’s system has thrived on spacing and ball movement, with Harden orchestrating the offense and Leonard serving as the go-to scorer in isolation.

Clippers Key Stats

• FG%: 52.5 (2nd)
• eFG%: 61.1 (1st)
• Assists per game: 27.8 (5th)
• Points per game: 117.0 (9th)

Golden State Warriors Outlook

The Warriors rebounded from a 139-119 loss to Portland with a 131-118 win over Memphis on Monday. Stephen Curry continues to lead the league in scoring pace, dropping 35 points in the loss before resting during the back-to-back.

Al Horford returns to the lineup Tuesday after sitting out Monday’s win, providing veteran stability inside. Moses Moody has added much-needed shooting depth, hitting 5-of-7 from deep in his 20-point performance off the bench against Memphis.

Coach Steve Kerr is still experimenting with lineups, noting the team’s early back-to-back schedule and conditioning adjustments for veterans like Curry, Draymond Green, and Horford. The Warriors’ biggest focus will be cutting down on turnovers (25 against Portland) and improving defensive rotations.

Warriors Key Stats

• 3PM per game: 17.0 (1st)
• 3P%: 40.8 (4th)
• Points per game: 125.0 (2nd)
• Turnovers per game: 18.7 (28th)

Key Matchup / Path to Victory

The battle between the Warriors’ perimeter shooting and the Clippers’ elite efficiency inside the arc should define the game. If Horford and Green can limit Zubac’s second-chance opportunities, Golden State can push the pace and stretch the floor.

For the Clippers, Harden’s ability to control tempo and find Leonard in mismatch situations will be crucial. Expect Los Angeles to attack Golden State’s interior defense and test their legs in the second half.

Best Bets and Prediction

Golden State’s home advantage and rested rotation give them a narrow edge, but the Clippers’ balanced offense and superior shot selection make this a tight matchup. Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring affair decided in the final minutes.

Projected Score: Clippers 120, Warriors 118
Best Bet: Clippers +1.5 (-112)
Secondary Lean: Over 224.5

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