San Antonio Spurs
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  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

Emirates NBA Cup Betting Preview: Spurs vs Lakers

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

Spurs and Lakers to Serve Up Points Frenzy

We’re confident that Over 236.5 is the value play at -110. We’re expecting the Spurs and the Lakers to rack up the points, so we’ll have a bet on the totals.

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Lakers Have Won 8 of Previous 10 H2H Matchups

San Antonio Spurs won their previous game 135-132. This was a road victory at Smoothie King Center against New Orleans Pelicans. Harrison Barnes dropped 24 points, as Dylan Harper finished with 22 and Stephon Castle 18.

LA Lakers won their last game 112-108. This was a road victory at Xfinity Mobile Arena against Philadelphia 76ers. Luka Doncic put on a huge triple-double performance, recording 31 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lakers have claimed consecutive wins over the Spurs. Both victories were achieved at Crypto.com Arena, with a 125-109 followed by a 118-116 scoreline. The Lakers have won eight of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs logo Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Lakers logo Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
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Confirmed Starting Lineups

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

LA Lakers lineup: DeAndre Ayton, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Luka Doncic.

San Antonio Spurs vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our San Antonio Spurs vs LA Lakers betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -110 available for our NBA pick. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 236.5 in total.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our basketball picks. We combine this insight with up-to-date NBA stats for sharper predictions.

Key Spurs vs Lakers stats:

  • The 236.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Spurs games.
  • The 236.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Spurs games.
  • The 236.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Spurs games.
  • The 236.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Lakers games at home.
  • The 236.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Lakers games at home.

Over 236.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Devin Vassell Over 14.5 Points -109 BetMGM logo

Devin Vassell (Spurs) has an average of 21 points in the past 5 games on the road. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with -109 available that it’s covered.

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De'Aaron Fox Over 3.5 Rebounds +102 BetMGM logo

De'Aaron Fox (Spurs) has recorded Over 3.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Rebounds line and there are odds of +102 available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 241.5
Spread Lakers -7
Player Points Devin Vassell Over 13.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Over 241.5 on the total, Lakers to cover the -7 spread and Devin Vassell (Spurs) to score Over 13.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Spurs Spurs logo 115 - 125 Lakers logo Lakers

There are lots of different ways to back the Lakers on the correct score betting and something like 125-115 in their favor might be along the right lines at massive odds.

San Antonio Spurs vs LA Lakers 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.

Lakers Have the Shortest Odds to Win

LA Lakers are regarded as having a 73% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -270. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +220 about San Antonio Spurs.

The spread currently stands at 7 and the total points line is 242.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you're keen on Over 242.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Luka Doncic Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Luka Doncic is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -118 that he goes Over 33.5 points and -114 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Austin Reaves (Lakers)
Over 23.5
-108
Under 23.5
-123
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Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
Over 20.5
-120
Under 20.5
-110
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Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-120
Under 8.5
-112
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-103
Under 7.5
-130
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De'Aaron Fox (Spurs)
Over 6.5
+110
Under 6.5
-147
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Stephon Castle (Spurs)
Over 5.5
-114
Under 5.5
-118
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Player Rebounds
Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 9.5
-100
Under 9.5
-132
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Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
Over 9.5
+106
Under 9.5
-141
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-135
Under 8.5
+102
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Luke Kornet (Spurs)
Over 6.5
-122
Under 6.5
-109
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Lakers Have Collected Seven Wins in Past Ten Home Games

The Lakers have gone 7-3 across their last 10 home games, putting up 123.80 points on average and giving up 119.60.

The Spurs are 5-5 in their last 10 road games, averaging 118.90 points scored and 121.30 points allowed.

The Lakers defeated the Spurs 118-116 the last time they played at Crypto.com Arena. Looking at the last 10 head-to-head matchups at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers have seven victories and the Spurs three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O236.5 U236.5
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Home Stats 7-3 243.40 123.80 119.60 6 4
San Antonio Spurs logo San Antonio Spurs Away Stats 5-5 240.20 118.90 121.30 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O236.5 = Games Over 236.5 Points
  • U236.5 = Games Under 236.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

San Antonio Spurs logo San Antonio Spurs Stats
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 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

San Antonio Spurs Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Victor Wembanyama 12 34.68 314 48 26.2 4.0 1.7 12.9 3.6 1.1
De'Aaron Fox 15 32.75 364 98 24.3 6.5 2.4 3.7 0.3 1.3
Devin Vassell 23 32.44 362 55 15.7 2.4 2.8 3.7 0.4 0.9

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 17 37.03 595 154 35.0 9.1 3.6 9.2 0.6 1.5
Austin Reaves 20 36.78 568 134 28.4 6.7 2.9 5.5 0.2 1.1
LeBron James 7 33.09 113 53 16.1 7.6 1.6 4.7 0.3 0.7

Injuries & Suspensions

San Antonio Spurs Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup
5 DeAndre Ayton
15 Austin Reaves
23 LeBron James
28 Rui Hachimura
77 Luka Doncic
San Antonio Spurs logo San Antonio Spurs Confirmed Lineup
4 De'Aaron Fox
5 Stephon Castle
7 Luke Kornet
24 Devin Vassell
40 Harrison Barnes

Previous San Antonio Spurs Lineups

08 Dec NBA
Spurs 135-132 Pelicans
05 Dec NBA
Spurs 117-130 Cavaliers
03 Dec NBA
Spurs 114-112 Magic
02 Dec NBA
Grizzlies 119-126 Spurs
30 Nov NBA
Spurs 112-125 Timberwolves
28 Nov NBA
Spurs 139-136 Nuggets
26 Nov NBA
Spurs 115-102 Trail Blazers
23 Nov NBA
Spurs 102-111 Suns
20 Nov NBA
Hawks 126-135 Spurs
18 Nov NBA
Grizzlies 101-111 Spurs

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

07 Dec NBA
Lakers 112-108 76ers
05 Dec NBA
Lakers 105-126 Celtics
04 Dec NBA
Lakers 123-120 Raptors
01 Dec NBA
Suns 125-108 Lakers
30 Nov NBA
Pelicans 121-133 Lakers
28 Nov NBA
Mavericks 119-129 Lakers
25 Nov NBA
Clippers 118-135 Lakers
23 Nov NBA
Lakers 108-106 Jazz
18 Nov NBA
Jazz 126-140 Lakers
15 Nov NBA
Lakers 119-95 Bucks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 23 6 0.793 118.6 111.8 6.8 13-2 10-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 16 14 0.533 119.3 117.5 1.8 10-8 6-6 6-2 13-11 4-6 1W
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Pacers 6 23 0.207 109.7 117.9 -8.2 5-10 1-13 2-5 4-13 3-7 5L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 16 13 0.552 117.4 115.1 2.3 10-5 6-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Hornets 9 20 0.31 115.1 119.2 -4.1 6-8 3-12 2-4 8-14 4-6 2L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 3 0.897 122.3 106.2 16.1 14-1 12-2 5-2 22-3 8-2 1W
Nuggets 21 7 0.75 125.1 116 9.1 9-5 12-2 3-1 15-6 8-2 1W
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Trail Blazers 12 17 0.414 117.5 120.9 -3.4 5-7 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 1L
Jazz 10 18 0.357 119.6 127.1 -7.5 7-9 3-9 0-6 6-13 4-6 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 15 15 0.5 114.2 112.3 1.9 9-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 5-5 2W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Grizzlies 13 16 0.448 114.3 115.8 -1.5 6-8 7-8 4-3 12-9 6-4 2L
Mavericks 11 19 0.367 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-10 2-6 5-13 6-4 2L
Pelicans 8 22 0.267 115.4 122.2 -6.8 6-12 2-10 3-6 4-19 5-5 5W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 23 6 0.793 118.6 111.8 6.8 13-2 10-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 2W
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Magic 16 13 0.552 117.4 115.1 2.3 10-5 6-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 16 14 0.533 119.3 117.5 1.8 10-8 6-6 6-2 13-11 4-6 1W
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Hornets 9 20 0.31 115.1 119.2 -4.1 6-8 3-12 2-4 8-14 4-6 2L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
Pacers 6 23 0.207 109.7 117.9 -8.2 5-10 1-13 2-5 4-13 3-7 5L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 3 0.897 122.3 106.2 16.1 14-1 12-2 5-2 22-3 8-2 1W
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Nuggets 21 7 0.75 125.1 116 9.1 9-5 12-2 3-1 15-6 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 15 15 0.5 114.2 112.3 1.9 9-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 5-5 2W
Grizzlies 13 16 0.448 114.3 115.8 -1.5 6-8 7-8 4-3 12-9 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 12 17 0.414 117.5 120.9 -3.4 5-7 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 1L
Mavericks 11 19 0.367 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-10 2-6 5-13 6-4 2L
Jazz 10 18 0.357 119.6 127.1 -7.5 7-9 3-9 0-6 6-13 4-6 3L
Pelicans 8 22 0.267 115.4 122.2 -6.8 6-12 2-10 3-6 4-19 5-5 5W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 3 0.897 122.3 106.2 16.1 14-1 12-2 5-2 22-3 8-2 1W
Pistons 23 6 0.793 118.6 111.8 6.8 13-2 10-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 2W
Nuggets 21 7 0.75 125.1 116 9.1 9-5 12-2 3-1 15-6 8-2 1W
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Magic 16 13 0.552 117.4 115.1 2.3 10-5 6-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 16 14 0.533 119.3 117.5 1.8 10-8 6-6 6-2 13-11 4-6 1W
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Warriors 15 15 0.5 114.2 112.3 1.9 9-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 5-5 2W
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Grizzlies 13 16 0.448 114.3 115.8 -1.5 6-8 7-8 4-3 12-9 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 12 17 0.414 117.5 120.9 -3.4 5-7 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 1L
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Mavericks 11 19 0.367 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-10 2-6 5-13 6-4 2L
Jazz 10 18 0.357 119.6 127.1 -7.5 7-9 3-9 0-6 6-13 4-6 3L
Hornets 9 20 0.31 115.1 119.2 -4.1 6-8 3-12 2-4 8-14 4-6 2L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
Pelicans 8 22 0.267 115.4 122.2 -6.8 6-12 2-10 3-6 4-19 5-5 5W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
Pacers 6 23 0.207 109.7 117.9 -8.2 5-10 1-13 2-5 4-13 3-7 5L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
  • 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