| MATCHUP | Los Angeles Lakers | San Antonio Spurs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 23-12 | 26-11 |
| Where | Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX | |
| When | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN | |
The LA Lakers and San Antonio Spurs meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Frost Bank Center. Here’s a Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs Pick.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Grizzlies and Pelicans, and they play the Bucks next. The Lakers have won 4 of their last 5 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 116.9 points on 49.9 percent shooting and allowing 117.3 points on 49 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.5 points and 8.2 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 26.6 points and 5.2 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.6 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.9 rebounds per game.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Trail Blazers and Grizzlies, and they play the Celtics next. The Spurs have won 24 of their last 37 games.
The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 120 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 114.2 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24 points and 11.7 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox is averaging 21.6 points and 6 assists. Stephon Castle is the third double-digit scorer and Devin Vassell is dishing 2.4 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Spurs have won six of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Lakers have lost four of their last five games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The favorites have covered the spread in six of the Lakers’ last seven games.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Spurs.
- The Spurs have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against Spurs teams that held a winning record.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine home games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Spurs’ last eight games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Lakers’ last five night games against the Spurs following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Julian Champagnie is one of only seven players in the league to have made 10+ threes in a game this season.
- Luke Kornet ranks 7th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.3) this season.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Marcus Smart is one of only five players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
- LeBron James is one of only 13 players in the league to have recorded 10+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (17.0).
- The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (21.8).
- Eight different Lakers players have scored 25+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
- The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (40.4).
Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
The Spurs will be without Devin Vassell.
The Lakers will be without Adou Thiero, Rui Hachimura, and Austin Reaves. Gabe Vincent is questionable.
Los Angeles Lakers vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction
You have to check the injury report before betting this game, as both teams could sit key guys with them on the end of a back to back. With that said, I’ll grab the points with the Lakers, a team that’s having a nice week. The Spurs are coming off two bad losses, and they’re quietly 2-4 SU since that Christmas win over the Thunder. The underdog has covered 6 of the last 9 games between the Lakers and Spurs. Obviously, it would help to know if LeBron suits up. I’m still grabbing the points at the time of this writing.