LA Lakers
San Antonio Spurs
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Lakers vs Spurs

The LA Lakers go head-to-head with the San Antonio Spurs in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Back Lakers to Cause Spurs Problems

The betting line makes lots of appeal considering it’s set at +7.5 and our prediction is that the Lakers will cover this against the Spurs. There is -110 available for this outcome.

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7 of Last 10 Matchups Have Been Lakers Wins

LA Lakers won their previous game 111-103. This road victory at Smoothie King Center against New Orleans Pelicans was their third on the spin. LeBron James poured in 30 points, with Luka Doncic contributing 30 and DeAndre Ayton adding 18.

San Antonio Spurs have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road at FedExForum, Memphis Grizzlies recently beat them 106-105. Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points, with Julian Champagnie putting up 23 and Stephon Castle contributing 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Spurs won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 132-119 victory was registered against the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Lakers have won seven.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs logo Spurs 26 11 0.703 119 113.3 5.7 13-5 13-6 7-1 15-9 6-4 1W
Lakers logo Lakers 23 12 0.657 116.3 116.6 -0.3 10-6 13-6 4-4 18-9 5-5 1L
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LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 114.1 points, 41.3 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 8.9 steals and 4.5 blocks while shooting 48.6% from the field and 74.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 117.0 points and 41.1 rebounds per contest.

Luka Doncic is averaging 27.5 points, 7.3 assists and 2.6 (28.3%) 3-pointers made, while DeAndre Ayton averages 6.3 rebounds.

San Antonio Spurs – Last 10 Games

The Spurs have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 118.4 points, 49.3 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 7.2 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field and 79.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 112.9 points and 44.5 rebounds.

Victor Wembanyama is averaging 19.0 points and 7.9 rebounds, Stephon Castle 7.1 assists and Julian Champagnie 2.6 (36.1%) 3-pointers.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

LA Lakers lineup: Jarred Vanderbilt, DeAndre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, Marcus Smart, Luka Doncic.

San Antonio Spurs lineup: De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Luke Kornet, Julian Champagnie, Harrison Barnes.

LA Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our LA Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, key player prop picks and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re delighted to see that Lakers have been given a headstart on the spread. Take the +7.5 at -110 before they line up for this NBA showdown.

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Key Lakers vs Spurs stats:

  • The +7.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +7.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +7.5 line has been covered by Lakers in 3 consecutive games.
  • The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Spurs in 4 consecutive games at home.
  • The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Spurs in 13 of their last 20 games.
  • The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Spurs in 7 of their last 10 games against Lakers.

Lakers +7.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our cappers have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: LeBron James Over 21.5 Points -114 BetMGM logo

LeBron James (Lakers) has totaled an average of 28.6 points in the past 5 games on the road. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and you’re able to back this pick at odds of -114.

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Stephon Castle Under 18.5 Points -123 BetMGM logo

Stephon Castle (Spurs) has totaled an average of 14 points in the past 5 games. There’s every reason to expect a similar outcome here and he’s available at odds of -123 to go below the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Lakers +8.5
Totals Under 234.5
Player Points LeBron James Over 21.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Lakers to cover the +8.5 spread, Under 234.5 on the total and LeBron James (Lakers) to score Over 21.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers Lakers logo 112 - 115 Spurs logo Spurs

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Spurs to enjoy a 115-112 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.

LA Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Spurs Favorites to Win According to the Books

San Antonio Spurs are regarded as having a 76% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -313. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, LA Lakers are trading at +250.

The spread is 8.5 and the total points line is currently 234.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s the chance to back Under 234.5 at -106.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Luka Doncic Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Luka Doncic. Odds of -120 can be found for him scoring Over 35.5 points and there is -112 for him to go Under.

Player Points
LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 21.5
-115
Under 21.5
-115
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Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
Over 19.5
-108
Under 19.5
-123
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Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 9.5
-110
Under 9.5
-120
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
+120
Under 6.5
-159
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Stephon Castle (Spurs)
Over 6.5
-156
Under 6.5
+118
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De'Aaron Fox (Spurs)
Over 5.5
-118
Under 5.5
-114
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Player Rebounds
Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 9.5
+112
Under 9.5
-149
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-118
Under 7.5
-114
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Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
Over 7.5
-149
Under 7.5
+112
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Luke Kornet (Spurs)
Over 6.5
-110
Under 6.5
-120
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Spurs Have Collected Seven Wins From Last Ten at Home

The Spurs own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 120.30 points per contest and giving up 114.70.

The Lakers have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 113.30 points on offense and surrendering 114.20 on defense.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O233.5 U233.5
San Antonio Spurs logo San Antonio Spurs Home Stats 7-3 235.00 120.30 114.70 5 5
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Away Stats 7-3 227.50 113.30 114.20 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O233.5 = Games Over 233.5 Points
  • U233.5 = Games Under 233.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
San Antonio Spurs logo San Antonio Spurs Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 27 36.45 905 235 33.5 8.7 3.3 7.9 0.6 1.5
Austin Reaves 23 35.3 612 144 26.6 6.3 2.7 5.2 0.2 1.0
LeBron James 18 33.32 391 122 21.7 6.8 1.6 5.4 0.6 1.0

San Antonio Spurs Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
De'Aaron Fox 27 32.31 574 160 21.3 5.9 2.2 3.9 0.3 1.4
Devin Vassell 32 31.88 480 77 15.0 2.4 2.7 4.0 0.5 0.9
Stephon Castle 27 30.84 478 190 17.7 7.0 1.1 5.1 0.3 1.3

Injuries & Suspensions

LA Lakers Injury Table

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San Antonio Spurs Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

San Antonio Spurs logo San Antonio Spurs Confirmed Lineup
4 De'Aaron Fox
5 Stephon Castle
7 Luke Kornet
30 Julian Champagnie
40 Harrison Barnes
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup
2 Jarred Vanderbilt
5 DeAndre Ayton
12 Jake LaRavia
36 Marcus Smart
77 Luka Doncic

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

06 Jan NBA
Lakers 111-103 Pelicans
04 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 114-120 Lakers
02 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 121-128 Lakers
30 Dec NBA
Pistons 128-106 Lakers
28 Dec NBA
Kings 101-125 Lakers
25 Dec NBA
Rockets 119-96 Lakers
23 Dec NBA
Lakers 108-132 Suns
20 Dec NBA
Lakers 88-103 Clippers
18 Dec NBA
Lakers 143-135 Jazz
14 Dec NBA
Lakers 116-114 Suns

Previous San Antonio Spurs Lineups

06 Jan NBA
Spurs 105-106 Grizzlies
03 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 115-110 Spurs
02 Jan NBA
Spurs 123-113 Pacers
31 Dec NBA
Knicks 132-134 Spurs
29 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 113-101 Spurs
27 Dec NBA
Jazz 127-114 Spurs
25 Dec NBA
Spurs 117-102 Thunder
23 Dec NBA
Thunder 110-130 Spurs
21 Dec NBA
Spurs 124-113 Wizards
19 Dec NBA
Spurs 126-98 Hawks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 24 13 0.649 119.7 115 4.7 16-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 23 13 0.639 117.6 110.6 7 11-6 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 23 15 0.605 114 111.9 2.1 12-8 11-7 3-6 20-10 6-4 3W
76ers 20 15 0.571 117.6 116.2 1.4 10-9 10-6 7-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Nets 11 23 0.324 109.3 114 -4.7 5-14 6-9 3-7 8-16 5-5 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 9 0.757 118.5 111.6 6.9 15-3 13-6 7-3 20-6 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 21 17 0.553 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 8-8 7-3 14-13 6-4 1W
Bulls 17 20 0.459 117.1 121.2 -4.1 10-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 3L
Bucks 16 20 0.444 113.3 115.5 -2.2 9-9 7-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 2W
Pacers 6 31 0.162 110.8 119.7 -8.9 5-15 1-16 2-7 4-19 0-10 13L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 21 17 0.553 116.6 115.2 1.4 12-6 9-11 5-4 15-13 5-5 1W
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 18 21 0.462 118.4 119.4 -1 7-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 3-7 1W
Hornets 13 24 0.351 115.5 117.3 -1.8 7-11 6-13 4-4 11-17 4-6 1L
Wizards 10 26 0.278 113.5 124.2 -10.7 6-12 4-14 2-4 7-18 5-5 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 31 7 0.816 121.4 108.1 13.3 18-3 13-4 7-2 25-6 6-4 1W
Nuggets 25 12 0.676 124.1 118.1 6 10-5 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 24 13 0.649 119.6 114.1 5.5 13-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 3W
Trail Blazers 17 20 0.459 116.9 119.6 -2.7 8-9 9-11 4-4 14-13 6-4 3W
Jazz 12 24 0.333 119.8 127.1 -7.3 8-11 4-13 0-8 7-18 2-8 5L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 23 12 0.657 116.3 116.6 -0.3 10-6 13-6 4-4 18-9 5-5 1L
Suns 22 15 0.595 114.8 112.4 2.4 12-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 7-3 1W
Warriors 19 18 0.514 114.8 113.6 1.2 11-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 6-4 1L
Clippers 13 23 0.361 112.1 114.4 -2.3 9-9 4-14 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 26 11 0.703 119 113.3 5.7 13-5 13-6 7-1 15-9 6-4 1W
Rockets 22 11 0.667 119.4 111 8.4 11-2 11-9 2-4 12-10 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 16 21 0.432 115.2 116.6 -1.4 8-10 8-11 5-3 14-12 3-7 1L
Mavericks 14 23 0.378 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-13 3-6 8-16 4-6 2W
Pelicans 8 31 0.205 114.5 122.7 -8.2 6-17 2-14 3-6 4-23 1-9 9L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 9 0.757 118.5 111.6 6.9 15-3 13-6 7-3 20-6 7-3 3W
Knicks 24 13 0.649 119.7 115 4.7 16-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 23 13 0.639 117.6 110.6 7 11-6 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 23 15 0.605 114 111.9 2.1 12-8 11-7 3-6 20-10 6-4 3W
76ers 20 15 0.571 117.6 116.2 1.4 10-9 10-6 7-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 21 17 0.553 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 8-8 7-3 14-13 6-4 1W
Magic 21 17 0.553 116.6 115.2 1.4 12-6 9-11 5-4 15-13 5-5 1W
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 18 21 0.462 118.4 119.4 -1 7-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 3-7 1W
Bulls 17 20 0.459 117.1 121.2 -4.1 10-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 3L
Bucks 16 20 0.444 113.3 115.5 -2.2 9-9 7-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 2W
Hornets 13 24 0.351 115.5 117.3 -1.8 7-11 6-13 4-4 11-17 4-6 1L
Nets 11 23 0.324 109.3 114 -4.7 5-14 6-9 3-7 8-16 5-5 1L
Wizards 10 26 0.278 113.5 124.2 -10.7 6-12 4-14 2-4 7-18 5-5 1L
Pacers 6 31 0.162 110.8 119.7 -8.9 5-15 1-16 2-7 4-19 0-10 13L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 31 7 0.816 121.4 108.1 13.3 18-3 13-4 7-2 25-6 6-4 1W
Spurs 26 11 0.703 119 113.3 5.7 13-5 13-6 7-1 15-9 6-4 1W
Nuggets 25 12 0.676 124.1 118.1 6 10-5 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 2W
Rockets 22 11 0.667 119.4 111 8.4 11-2 11-9 2-4 12-10 6-4 1W
Lakers 23 12 0.657 116.3 116.6 -0.3 10-6 13-6 4-4 18-9 5-5 1L
Timberwolves 24 13 0.649 119.6 114.1 5.5 13-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 3W
Suns 22 15 0.595 114.8 112.4 2.4 12-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 7-3 1W
Warriors 19 18 0.514 114.8 113.6 1.2 11-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 17 20 0.459 116.9 119.6 -2.7 8-9 9-11 4-4 14-13 6-4 3W
Grizzlies 16 21 0.432 115.2 116.6 -1.4 8-10 8-11 5-3 14-12 3-7 1L
Mavericks 14 23 0.378 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-13 3-6 8-16 4-6 2W
Clippers 13 23 0.361 112.1 114.4 -2.3 9-9 4-14 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Jazz 12 24 0.333 119.8 127.1 -7.3 8-11 4-13 0-8 7-18 2-8 5L
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
Pelicans 8 31 0.205 114.5 122.7 -8.2 6-17 2-14 3-6 4-23 1-9 9L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 31 7 0.816 121.4 108.1 13.3 18-3 13-4 7-2 25-6 6-4 1W
Pistons 28 9 0.757 118.5 111.6 6.9 15-3 13-6 7-3 20-6 7-3 3W
Spurs 26 11 0.703 119 113.3 5.7 13-5 13-6 7-1 15-9 6-4 1W
Nuggets 25 12 0.676 124.1 118.1 6 10-5 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 2W
Rockets 22 11 0.667 119.4 111 8.4 11-2 11-9 2-4 12-10 6-4 1W
Lakers 23 12 0.657 116.3 116.6 -0.3 10-6 13-6 4-4 18-9 5-5 1L
Timberwolves 24 13 0.649 119.6 114.1 5.5 13-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 3W
Knicks 24 13 0.649 119.7 115 4.7 16-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 23 13 0.639 117.6 110.6 7 11-6 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 23 15 0.605 114 111.9 2.1 12-8 11-7 3-6 20-10 6-4 3W
Suns 22 15 0.595 114.8 112.4 2.4 12-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 7-3 1W
76ers 20 15 0.571 117.6 116.2 1.4 10-9 10-6 7-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 21 17 0.553 119.2 116.8 2.4 13-9 8-8 7-3 14-13 6-4 1W
Magic 21 17 0.553 116.6 115.2 1.4 12-6 9-11 5-4 15-13 5-5 1W
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 19 18 0.514 114.8 113.6 1.2 11-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 6-4 1L
Hawks 18 21 0.462 118.4 119.4 -1 7-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 3-7 1W
Bulls 17 20 0.459 117.1 121.2 -4.1 10-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 3L
Trail Blazers 17 20 0.459 116.9 119.6 -2.7 8-9 9-11 4-4 14-13 6-4 3W
Bucks 16 20 0.444 113.3 115.5 -2.2 9-9 7-11 5-4 13-14 5-5 2W
Grizzlies 16 21 0.432 115.2 116.6 -1.4 8-10 8-11 5-3 14-12 3-7 1L
Mavericks 14 23 0.378 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-13 3-6 8-16 4-6 2W
Clippers 13 23 0.361 112.1 114.4 -2.3 9-9 4-14 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Hornets 13 24 0.351 115.5 117.3 -1.8 7-11 6-13 4-4 11-17 4-6 1L
Jazz 12 24 0.333 119.8 127.1 -7.3 8-11 4-13 0-8 7-18 2-8 5L
Nets 11 23 0.324 109.3 114 -4.7 5-14 6-9 3-7 8-16 5-5 1L
Wizards 10 26 0.278 113.5 124.2 -10.7 6-12 4-14 2-4 7-18 5-5 1L
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
Pelicans 8 31 0.205 114.5 122.7 -8.2 6-17 2-14 3-6 4-23 1-9 9L
Pacers 6 31 0.162 110.8 119.7 -8.9 5-15 1-16 2-7 4-19 0-10 13L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak