Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Spurs and Lakers, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Spurs are currently 18-19.
  • Defensively, San Antonio are giving up 111.8 points per game.
  • The Spurs are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Lakers.
  • The Lakers welcome the Spurs with a 20-16 record.
  • The Lakers are averaging 111.8 points per game so far.
  • The Lakers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Spurs.

Spurs vs Lakers Prediction

At 10:30 ET, the Lakers (-166) will host the Spurs (+140) in a Western Conference matchup. The Lakers (-3.5) are favored over the Spurs, and the over/under line is 222.5.

Los Angeles is currently 6th in the West and has lost two straight games. San Antonio is 12th in the conference and has dropped three in a row.

Spurs vs. Lakers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: San Antonio Spurs at Los Angeles Lakers
  • Where: Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena
  • Date: Monday, January 13th
  • Betting Odds LAL -3.5, SA +140 | LAL -166 O/U 222.5

Spurs Preview: Will San Antonio Make it Happen on the Road?

The Spurs fell to 18-19 on the season after a 121-105 road loss to the Bucks on Wednesday. San Antonio entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were set at 226.5, and the teams combined for 226 points, just missing the over/under line.

Milwaukee took control with a 10-0 run early, breaking a 22-22 tie. San Antonio struggled in the 2nd quarter, being outscored 34-19. They made a push in the 3rd, winning the quarter 32-26, but couldn’t close the gap, as the Bucks outscored them 30-27 in the 4th.

The Spurs struggled offensively in their 121-105 loss to the Bucks, shooting just 36.8% from the field. However, they did connect on 18 threes, hitting 34.6% from beyond the arc.

Keldon Johnson led the way with 24 points, including 15 in the 4th quarter. Chris Paul added 18 points, hitting 5 threes, with 9 of his points coming in the 3rd quarter.

Defensively, the Spurs struggled to contain the Bucks, allowing 121 points on 47% shooting. San Antonio gave up 31 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 26 points before conceding 30 in the 4th.

The Spurs had a tough time defending the three, as Milwaukee hit 19 threes at a 45% clip. San Antonio sent the Bucks to the line 20 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Spurs recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Lakers Preview: Will Los Angeles Come Through as Home Favorites?

The Spurs fell to 18-19 on the season after a 121-105 loss to the Bucks on Wednesday. San Antonio, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 226 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 226.5.

Milwaukee’s 10-0 run early in the game helped them take control, and they outscored the Spurs 34-19 in the 2nd quarter. San Antonio fought back in the 3rd, winning it 32-26, but they couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, starting the quarter down 91-78 and losing it 30-27.

In their 118-97 loss to the Mavericks, the Lakers struggled offensively, shooting 45.3% from the field and 31.4% from beyond the arc, making just 11 threes. Anthony Davis led the team with 21 points and 12 rebounds, though he shot only 38.9% from the field.

LeBron James added 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Austin Reaves contributed 15 points, hitting 4 threes at 36.4%. Dalton Knecht scored 10 of his 13 points in the 4th quarter, and Max Christie added 12 points, with 9 coming in the 2nd quarter.

The Lakers gave up 118 points to the Mavericks, struggling defensively in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, where they allowed 31 and 34 points, respectively. Dallas shot 52% from the field.

Los Angeles had trouble defending the three, as the Mavericks hit 18 threes at a 47% clip. The Lakers sent Dallas to the line 14 times, where they made 10 free throws.

Spurs vs Lakers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last five road games, San Antonio has averaged 106 points per game while allowing 108. The team's record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 108 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
  • Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Spurs have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Lakers have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.

Spurs vs Lakers Prediction

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