Los Angeles Lakers at San Antonio Spurs odds, picks and predictions
The Los Angeles Lakers (15-10) take on the San Antonio Spurs (3-20) on Friday at Frost Bank Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Lakers vs. Spurs odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Los Angeles leads 1-0
The Lakers defeated the Spurs 122-119 on Wednesday, falling short of covering as 3.5-point road favorites, and the Over (232) cleared. Los Angeles has won 5 of its last 6 games and 3 of those wins were by at least 10 points.
The Spurs lost their 18th consecutive game on Wednesday despite covering as 3.5-point home underdogs against the Lakers. One of the lone bright spots for San Antonio has been F Victor Wembanyama, who is averaging 19.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 1.3 steals per game.
Lakers at Spurs odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:53 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Lakers -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Spurs +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
- Against the spread (ATS): Lakers -7.5 (-110) | Spurs +7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Lakers at Spurs key injuries
Lakers
- C Anthony Davis (adductor/hip) questionable
- F Rui Hachimura (nose) available
- F LeBron James (calf) questionable
- F Taurean Prince (knee) questionable
- F Jarred Vanderbilt (back) probable
- G Gabe Vincent (knee) out
Spurs
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Lakers at Spurs picks and predictions
Prediction
Lakers 124, Spurs 113
Moneyline
While the Lakers (-300) are favored to win on the road, I'll PASS on their moneyline in this contest.
Against the spread
LAKERS -7.5 (-110) is how I'd bet on the spread assuming Davis and James are both active for Los Angeles. The Spurs pulled off a late-game cover in Wednesday's matchup, but James was sidelined for the Lakers as they were on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back.
San Antonio is 5-7 ATS at home this season and is on the verge of losing its 19th game in a row.
Over/Under
Given the pace both of these teams play at, OVER 234.5 (-110) is the ideal way to wager on the total. This is a pace-up game for the Lakers as the Spurs play at the 4th-fastest pace in the NBA, while the Lakers play at the 9th-fastest.
The Over easily hit in the meeting on Wednesday and there's a chance James returns to the court after missing that game. On top of that, the Spurs allow the 4th-most points per game (121.4) to opponents.
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