The Lakers host the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, Feb 23. Today’s game is set for 10:30 ET and will be shown on SN-LA. Los Angeles comes into this game as 10-point favorites with the total set at 240.5. Keep reading to get our Lakers vs. Spurs predictions.
Lakers vs. Spurs Odds
- Spread: Lakers -10
- Total 240.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Feb 23
- Time: 10:30 ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA
- TV: SN-LA
Spurs Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Spurs have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- San Antonio has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 112 points per game while allowing 114. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Spurs have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Lakers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three home contests, the Lakers offense has averaged 124 points per game while allowing an average of 122. Los Angeles posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Across their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Lakers have an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 against the spread.
Will the Spurs Find a Way to Win on the Road?
On the season, the Spurs have an O/U record of 29-26-1, and their games have averaged 232.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 240.5 is slightly higher than their season average of 233.7.
San Antonio’s last game vs. the Kings finished with a combined score of 249 points, which was well above the O/U line of 243. The Spurs lost the game by a score of 127-122.
This season, the Spurs have gone 22-29 ATS as the underdog and 14-16 ATS on the road. Their ATS record as the underdog is 7-44, and they have been the underdog in 51 of their 56 games.
As the underdog, the Spurs have lost two straight games against the spread. In their last game, they covered the spread as 10.5-point underdogs vs. Sacramento.
In the Western Conference, the Spurs are currently in 15th place with a record of 11-45. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 7-23 and 1-9 against teams in the Southwest Division.
When it comes to scoring, the Spurs are 24th in the NBA with 112 points per game. However, they have actually been better on the road, averaging 109.8 points compared to 114.5 at home.
San Antonio has been an above-average offensive team in terms of pace, ranking 5th in the league at 101.3 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Spurs are 27th at 46%.
So far this season, the Spurs have attempted the 11th-most three-pointers per game but are last in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage at 34%. From inside the arc, San Antonio is 19th in two-point shooting at 53%.
So far, the Spurs’ defense is ranked 25th in the league at 120.6 points per contest. In their previous matchup vs. the Kings, the Spurs’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 51% leading to 127 points.
Will the Lakers Live Up to Expectations at Home?
The Lakers are 10-point favorites today against the Spurs. In their last two games, they have covered the spread as the favorite and have an ATS record of 13-17 as the favorite this season.
As the favorite, the Lakers have gone 20-10 this season. In these games, they have a scoring differential of +3.9 points per game. Overall, the Lakers are 30-27 and are in 9th place in the Western Conference.
On average, the Lakers’ games have seen a combined scoring total of 234.2 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 240.5, and the Lakers have gone 31-26 on the over/under this season.
In their most recent game, the Lakers lost to the Warriors by a score of 128-110. The O/U line for that game was 242 points. The Lakers were 6-point underdogs in that game.
This season, the Lakers have an ATS record of 26-31, with a 14-14 ATS record at home. In non-conference games, the Lakers are 10-9 and are 6-5 against other teams in the Pacific Division.
Heading into the game, the Lakers are 13th in the NBA in scoring at 116.9 points per game. However, they have actually scored more points on the road (116.3) compared to at home (117.4).
Los Angeles is one of the league’s most efficient shooting teams, ranking 4th in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 8th in true shooting percentage.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Lakers are 27th in the NBA in made threes per game at 11.3. They are also last in the league in three-point attempts per game. From beyond the arc, they are shooting 36% (16th).
So far, the Lakers’ defense is ranked 19th in the league at 117.3 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 54.0% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.5% of their three-point attempts.
Lakers vs. Spurs Player Prop
When looking at a player prop for this game, Anthony Davis has a points prop of 24.5 with both the over and under paying out at -115. Our model predicts that Anthony Davis will finish with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and 4. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 24.5.
- The Prop: Anthony Davis Under 24.5 Points (-115)
Lakers vs. Spurs Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +10, the Spurs is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 240.5 and given that our model is projecting 220 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Spurs +10 | at Fanduel Sportsbook