Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24
The 6th ranked Lakers (-158) are favored by 3.5 over the 10th ranked Spurs (+131) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is 227.
This game will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and will be televised on ESPN. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET.
LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK
The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +3.5
This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 7:30 ET on Friday, November 15th.
WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-125 in favor of the Spurs.
- Our projections have Victor Wembanyama finishing with Victor Wembanyama points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.
- From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.6% and knocking down 15 threes.
Can the Lakers Offense Score Enough on the Road?
The Lakers improved to 7-4 on the season with a 128-123 win over the Grizzlies on Wednesday. Playing at home, L.A. was favored by 7 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total score of 251 points exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 17.5 points.
After a strong 1st quarter, the Lakers fell behind when the Grizzlies went on a 13-0 run. Memphis outscored L.A. in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, but the Lakers rallied in the 4th, outscoring the Grizzlies 37-27 to seal the win.
LeBron James led the Lakers to a 128-123 win over the Grizzlies, posting a triple-double with 35 points, 14 assists, and 12 rebounds, shooting 59.1% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 57.1%. Anthony Davis added 21 points and 14 rebounds, while Rui Hachimura contributed 19 points on 85.7% shooting, making 3 threes at 75%.
The Lakers connected on 20 threes, shooting 48.8% from deep and 50.6% overall. James scored 10 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, while Davis added 11 points in the 4th. Hachimura and Dalton Knecht each scored 19 points, with Knecht putting up 8 in the 3rd quarter.
The Lakers gave up 123 points to the Grizzlies but managed to secure the win. Their toughest stretch came in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 38 points. They tightened up in the 4th, giving up 27 points to help seal the victory.
Defensively, the Lakers allowed Memphis to shoot 47% from the field, including 36% from deep, with the Grizzlies hitting 12 threes. The Lakers also sent Memphis to the line 33 times, where they made 27 free throws. Los Angeles finished with 7 steals and 5 blocks.
Will the Spurs Make it Happen at Home?
San Antonio evened their record at 6-6 with a 139-130 win over the Wizards on Wednesday. The Spurs were favored by 9.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by nine. The game’s total points of 269.5 exceeded the O/U line of 224.5 by 44.5 points.
A 10-0 run early in the game helped the Spurs jump out to a 27-9 lead. They took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Wizards 41-24, and entered the 4th quarter up 108-91. However, Washington outscored San Antonio 39-31 in the final period.
Victor Wembanyama’s 50-point performance, including 19 in the 3rd quarter, led the Spurs to a 139-130 win over the Wizards. He hit 8 threes at a 50% rate and shot 62.1% overall. Devin Vassell added 9 of his 17 points in the 4th quarter, while Julian Champagnie scored 6 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.
The Spurs connected on 18 threes, shooting 40.9% from deep and 52.2% overall. Wembanyama’s 8 made threes were key to the victory.
Despite giving up 130 points on 51% shooting, the Spurs managed to come away with a win against the Wizards. San Antonio’s defense had its best showing in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed 24 points, but they struggled in the 4th, giving up 39 points.
The Spurs also had trouble defending the three, as Washington hit 18 threes at a 40% clip. San Antonio sent the Wizards to the line 16 times, where they made 14 free throws. The Spurs finished with 31 defensive rebounds, allowing 11 offensive boards, and added 7 steals and 7 blocks.