San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction 1/13/25 NBA Picks

Los Angeles Lakers (20-16) vs San Antonio Spurs (18-19)

Game Info: Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:30 pm (crypto.com Arena)

Betting Odds: Los Angeles Lakers -3.5 -- Over/Under: 222.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: NBA TV

The San Antonio Spurs and LA Lakers meet Monday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a San Antonio Spurs vs LA Lakers Prediction. This article will include a San Antonio Spurs vs LA Lakers Pick.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Bucks and Bulls, and then play the Grizzlies, Heat, and Pacers next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 111.3 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 111.8 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 25.1 points and 10.8 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 15.2 points and 3 assists. Jeremy Sochan is the third double-digit scorer and Keldon Johnson is dishing 1.5 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.

LA Lakers Betting Preview

The LA Lakers lost to the Rockets and Mavericks, and they play the Heat, Nets, and Clippers next. The LA Lakers are averaging 111.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 25.8 points and 11.9 rebounds, while LeBron James is averaging 23.8 points and 7.7 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

  • The Lakers have won each of their last seven games at Crypto.com Arena against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Spurs have lost each of their last six games at Crypto.com Arena.
  • The Lakers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
  • The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Lakers.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

  • The Spurs have won each of their last two games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
  • The Lakers have lost five of their last seven games as favorites after losing as favorites.
  • The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last nine games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
  • The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.

Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts

  • Rui Hachimura ranks 29th amongst qualified players for 3P% (41.4%) this season.

San Antonio Spurs Player Facts

  • Harrison Barnes ranks 20th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (40.7%) this season.
  • Keldon Johnson ranks 16th amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (5.2) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Lakers rank 28th in the league for rebounds per game this season (41.4).
  • The Lakers rank 3rd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.1).
  • The Spurs have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons - the equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA
  • The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (67.6%).

San Antonio Spurs vs LA Lakers Prediction

The San Antonio Spurs had a stretch where they looked like they were turning the corner, but they've lost three straight games. The Spurs had that ugly loss to the Bulls and weren't competitive at all against the Bucks. The LA Lakers haven't played in six days, but I'm not worried about rust. The Lakers are a veteran team that constantly has AD and LeBron on the injury report. If anything, the rest will benefit the Lakers. There's also a motivation factor for the Lakers, as I'm sure they'll want to get a win for the city of Los Angeles to uplift the spirits. The Lakers beat the Spurs twice in November if that means anything. The line is soft. I'll take my chances with the Lakers on Monday night.

Randy’s Pick Los Angeles Lakers -3.5

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