Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers 2 November 2026 Prediction

The Warriors have won three straight games, while the Clippers have lost four in a row. Golden State enters this matchup in better form, but can it cover on the road?

Warriors' Recent Form

Golden State's winning streak includes victories over the Nuggets (134-114), Timberwolves (119-114), and Lakers (112-95). Two came on the road despite the team's injury problems. Across those three games, the Warriors averaged 18.3 made 3-pointers and shot 44% from beyond the arc.

Stephen Curry has scored at least 23 points in every game this season. He had 44 points, eight rebounds, and six assists against Minnesota, followed by 31 points, four rebounds, and six assists against the Lakers. Podziemski is averaging 16.3 points, Lendeborg 19.8, and Melton 10.3.

Golden State Warriors Predicted Lineup: Curry, Podziemski, Lendeborg, Santos, Green

Out: Porzingis (illness); Butler and Moody (injuries)

Other available players: Guards: Payton, Richard, Melton, Williams, Cryer; forwards: Bassey, Niang, Leons, Ike

Manager: Steve Kerr

Clippers' Offensive Struggles

The Clippers opened the season with a 121-96 win over the Kings. They have since lost four straight: twice to the Lakers (125-117 and 103-87), once to the Thunder (108-101), and once to the Timberwolves (127-101).

The Clippers have averaged 101.5 points over those four losses. They are shooting 43% from the field and averaging 23.5 assists. They have also committed a league-worst 22.4 turnovers per game this season.

Los Angeles Clippers Predicted Lineup: Garland, Dunn, Jones Jr., Hachimura, Jackson

Out: Beal, Ingram, Jordan Miller, Niederhauser, and Strus (injuries)

Other available players: Guards: Wagler, Sanders, Dick, Christie, Pickett; forwards: Martinelli, Baba Miller; center: Lopez

Manager: Tyronn Lue

Recent Head-to-Head Results

The Clippers lead the series 3-2 in official meetings since the start of the 2025-26 season. The Warriors won the teams' play-in meeting 126-121.

Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction: Golden State Warriors Handicap -5.5

Main pick: Garland is averaging 22 points on 46.1% shooting, but also 5.6 turnovers per game. The Clippers have struggled to score, putting up no more than 101 points in recent games against the Lakers and a Timberwolves team without Edwards. Golden State, meanwhile, has won three straight behind Curry and its 3-point shooting. The Warriors also stayed close in a 111-108 loss to Memphis, which leads the West at 5-0. Take Golden State Warriors -5.5.

Team total pick: The Clippers play at a slower pace and rank second to last in field goal attempts per game (81). Golden State has scored 119 points or fewer in four of its six games this season. The additional pick is Golden State Warriors team total under 117.5.