San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/17/25
At 10:30 ET, the Lakers (-435) will host the Spurs (+335) at Crypto.com Arena. The over/under line is set at 229.5.
Los Angeles is currently favored by 9.5 points, and they are 5th in the West with a 41-25 record. San Antonio is 13th in the West and 4th in the Southwest Division with a 28-38 record.
SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +9.5
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Monday, March 17th.
WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 94-89 in favor of the Lakers.
- Our projections have Luka Dončić finishing with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists.
- From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.3% and knocking down 12 threes.
Will San Antonio Shock Everyone at Crypto.com Arena?
The Spurs improved to 28-38 on the season with a 119-115 win over the Pelicans on Saturday. San Antonio, who were +1.5 point underdogs, covered the spread with the win. The game’s total of 234 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 235.
A key moment in the game was a 17-0 run by the Spurs, which took the score from 79-75 to 92-79. The Pelicans made a push in the 4th quarter, outscoring San Antonio 32-27, but the Spurs held on for the win.
In their win over the Pelicans, the Spurs connected on 16 threes at a 41% clip. Devin Vassell led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 threes at 44.4% from deep, despite shooting just 35.3% overall.
Harrison Barnes and Keldon Johnson both added 19 points, with Johnson hitting 75% of his threes. Johnson scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, while Barnes added 9 in the 4th.
Defensively, the Spurs had strong performances in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing 23 and 25 points, respectively, but struggled in the 2nd and 4th, giving up 35 and 32 points. Overall, San Antonio allowed the Pelicans to shoot 50% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Spurs held New Orleans to 12 made threes on 34% shooting. The Pelicans also went 11/11 from the free-throw line. San Antonio finished with 29 defensive rebounds, 10 steals, and 2 blocks.
Does Los Angeles Have What it Takes at Home?
The Lakers improved to 41-25 on the season with a 107-96 win over the Suns on Sunday. Playing at home, Los Angeles was favored by 3 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 203 points fell well short of the 227.5-point over/under line.
A 12-0 run early in the game helped the Lakers build a 31-15 lead after the 1st quarter. Although the Suns outscored the Lakers in the 3rd and 4th quarters, the Lakers’ strong start allowed them to maintain control and secure the win.
In their win over the Suns, the Lakers put up 107 points, shooting 43.2% from the field. They connected on 14 threes, hitting 35.9% from beyond the arc.
Luka Dončić led the way with 33 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, despite shooting 40% overall. Austin Reaves added 28 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter, while Jaxson Hayes contributed 19 points on 80% shooting.
The Lakers put on a strong defensive performance against the Suns, holding them to just 96 points on 39% shooting. They started the game with a solid 1st quarter, allowing only 15 points, and gave up 22 points in the 2nd quarter. The Suns managed to score 34 points in the 3rd, but the Lakers tightened up in the 4th, allowing 25 points to secure the win.
From beyond the arc, the Lakers limited the Suns to 9 made threes on 22% shooting. Phoenix went to the line 21 times, making 17 free throws. The Lakers collected 33 defensive rebounds while giving up 14 offensive boards. They also contributed 7 steals and 5 blocks in the game.