San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
| Game Time | 10:00 pm EST |
| San Antonio Spurs Line | +3 |
| Los Angeles Lakers Line | -3 |
| Total | 222 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Lakers game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this all-Western battle between two squads coming off multiple defeats, the Los Angeles Lakers are hosting the San Antonio Spurs. The Lakers have back-to-back losses after an impressive 9-1 streak, and are back home, where they have been far stronger than on the road. the Spurs have three consecutive losses following a two-game winning streak, and are playing their third straight game on the road, where they have been playing extremely poor basketball this season.
San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report: Jalen Hood-Schifino, Jaxon Hayes, Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood are out.
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report: Jeremy Sochan is questionable.
Los Angeles Lakers Form and Trends
The Lakers have a 20-15 record this season and are tied with the Clippers on the 6th place of the West. LA is 18-17 against the spread and 15-20 in over/under, while having a 12-4 home record. The Lakers are 4-2 in their last 6 games, and 8-2 against the spread in their last 10. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 games.
The Lakers are coming off a 97-118 loss in Dallas, as they got torched by the Mavericks, who shot with 52% from the field. Anthony Davis led the Lakers’ offense with 21 points and a team-high 12 rebounds.
Davis leads the Lakers both in scoring with 25.8 points and in rebounding with 11.9 per game. LeBron James adds 23.8 points, 7.7 rebounds and a team-high 8.8 assists.
San Antonio Spurs Form and Trends
The Spurs have a 18-19 record this season and are sitting on the 10th place of the West. The Spurs are 19-18 against the spread and 18-19 in over/under, while having a 6-11 road record. The Spurs are 3-6 in their last 9 games, but are 8-3 against the spread in their last 11. Under is 5-0 in their last 4 games.
The Spurs are coming off a 105-121 loss in Milwaukee, as they shot with just 37% from the field. The Bucks’ defense was excellent on Victor Wembanyama, as they held them into just 10 points and 10 rebounds, with just one assist made. Keldon Johnson led the Spurs’ offense with 24 points and a team-high 11 rebounds off the bench.
Wembanyama leads the Spurs both in scoring with 25.1 points, and in rebounding with 10.8 per game. Wemby also leads the NBA in blocks per game with 4. Devin Vassell adds 15.2 points per game.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Lakers average 111.9 point per game, ranking 16th in the league. LA is shooting with 47.4% from the field (9th), and 35.7% from beyond the arc (18th). Defensively, they have been less effective, allowing 113.7 points per game, which ranks 20th in the NBA.
Offensively, the Spurs average 111.3 points per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA. They shoot 45.3% from the field (21st) and 34.1% from beyond the arc (23rd). Defensively, they are allowing 111.8 points per game (13th).
The Lakers have won both previous meetings against the Spurs this season, both in San Antonio, with 119-101 and 120-115. The Lakers are 8-1 in their last 9 meetings against the Spurs, but the Spurs are 3-2 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. Over is 3-1-1 in their last 5 meetings.
Prediction
In this San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, the Lakers are coming as home favorites. The Lakers are rightfully favorited in this spot, as they have been the better team throughout the season, and have been much better at home, while the Spurs have been terrible on the road. the Lakers are 10-7 against the spread at home, while the Spurs are 9-8 against the spread on the road, so I will pass on the side. Both teams have been involved in some lower scoring games lately, as they are 8-1 to the under in their last 9 games combined. Expect another low scoring affair, and take the under the point total. Nick’s Free Pick: Under 222
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