San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/25
The Spurs (+140) head to Crypto.com Arena to take on the Lakers (-166) at 10:30 ET. The Lakers (-3.5) are 6th in the West and have lost two straight, while the Spurs (+3.5) are 12th in the West and have lost three straight.
This Western Conference matchup will be shown on NBA TV.
SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +3.5
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Monday, January 13th.
WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 145-126 in favor of the Spurs.
- Our projections have Victor Wembanyama finishing with 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.
- From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 17 threes.
Will the Spurs Find a Way to Win in Los Angeles?
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.
After a 10-0 run by the Bucks broke a 22-22 tie, San Antonio was outscored 34-19 in the 2nd quarter. The Spurs made a push in the 3rd, winning the quarter 32-26, but they couldn’t close the gap, as they entered the 4th down 91-78 and were outscored 30-27 in the final period.
In their 121-105 loss to the Bucks, the Spurs shot just 36.8% from the field, but connected on 18 threes at a 34.6% clip. Keldon Johnson led the way with 24 points and 11 rebounds, scoring 15 in the 4th quarter.
Chris Paul added 18 points, hitting 5 threes and dishing out 7 assists. Harrison Barnes contributed 12 of his 14 points in the 3rd quarter.
Defensively, the Spurs struggled against the Bucks, giving up 121 points on 47% shooting. San Antonio allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in the 2nd, and 30 in the 4th, with their best defensive effort coming in the 3rd, where they allowed 26 points.
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 finished with 34 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 5 blocks.
Can the Lakers Secure a Win at Home?
The Lakers dropped to 20-16 on the season following a 118-97 road loss to the Mavericks on Tuesday. Entering the game as 6.5-point favorites, Los Angeles not only lost outright but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 215, falling just short of the 218-point over/under line.
Los Angeles led 27-24 after the 1st quarter, but a 13-0 run by Dallas shifted momentum, taking the score from 50-47 to 60-50. The Mavericks outscored the Lakers 31-23 in the 2nd quarter and 34-26 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th quarter down 89-76, the Lakers couldn’t mount a comeback, as Dallas finished strong with a 29-21 edge in the final period.
In their 118-97 loss to the Mavericks, the Lakers struggled offensively, shooting 45.3% from the field and hitting just 31.4% from three-point range, making 11 threes overall. 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, shooting 50% from the floor.
Austin Reaves contributed 15 points, knocking down 4 threes at a 36.4% clip. Davis scored 10 of his points in the 1st quarter, while Dalton Knecht added 10 of his 13 points in the 4th. Max Christie also chipped in 9 of his 12 points in the 2nd quarter.
Defensively, the Lakers struggled against the Mavericks, giving up 118 points on 52% shooting. They allowed 24 points in the 1st quarter but gave up 31 in the 2nd and 34 in the 3rd. The Mavericks also scored 29 points in the 4th quarter.
The Lakers had a tough time defending the three, as the Mavericks hit 18 threes at a 47% clip. Los Angeles sent Dallas to the line 14 times, with the Mavericks making 10 free throws. The Lakers finished with 7 steals and 6 blocks.