# Lakers vs. Warriors: Golden State Upset Odds

> Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg could pull Lakers upset in NBA Cup opener.
- Title: Lakers vs. Warriors: Golden State Upset Odds · CBS Sports
- Summary: Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg could pull Lakers upset in NBA Cup opener. Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg leads potential Lakers upset in NBA Cup group play.
- Keywords: lakers, warriors, nba cup, yaxel lendeborg, rookie of the year, draftkings, nba betting, CBS Sports
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/betting/news/lakers-vs-warriors-picks-odds-golden-state-could-pull-off-upset-to-begin-nba-cup-play
- Published: 2026-10-31T01:00:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lakers, warriors, nba cup, yaxel lendeborg, rookie of the year, draftkings, nba betting, sports
## Lakers vs. Warriors matchup
The Lakers face Golden State in the NBA Cup group play opener after LeBron James moved to Philadelphia.
## Warriors' rookie Yaxel Lendeborg
Lendeborg, a 23-year-old Michigan recruit, averages 22.6 points and 9.2 rebounds per game.
## Lendeborg's rookie impact
He has become the first rookie since Curry in 2010 with at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in a game.
## Lendeborg's stats
Lendeborg is up to a +280 second-favorite to win NBA Rookie of the Year behind Cameron Boozer.
## Warriors' betting odds
The Lakers are taking nearly 70% of the tickets and 75% of the money at -3.5 odds for the game.
## Lendeborg's potential
He has joined Victor Wembanyama as the only rookies since 1993 to tally 100+ points and 40+ rebounds in first five games.
## Lakers' scoring
Doncic leads the NBA in scoring at 36.0 points per game with the Lakers scoring at least 125 points in each of first four games.
## NBA Cup group play
The Lakers are +185 to advance while Golden State is +650 in Group C with San Antonio, Portland and Sacramento.
## Warriors' strategy
Coach Steve Kerr called Lendeborg a game-changer for the Warriors with his ability to slow the game down and create shots.
## Key takeaway

Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg leads potential Lakers upset in NBA Cup group play.